VSO Jitolee Programme Development and Funding Manager Job in Kenya

VSO Jitolee Vacancy: Programme Development and Funding Manager
 

(Two year fixed term contract with possibility of extension)
VSO Jitolee, an independent INGO registered in Kenya and governed by a local board, is a member of the VSO federation based in Nairobi with a regional mandate to promote volunteerism and recruit skilled professionals from the region to serve as volunteers in VSO’s 33 country programmes. 

In addition, VSO Jitolee contributes to national development through national, international and Diaspora Volunteers who work with local partners across the country. 

VSO Jitolee is looking for a highly motivated Kenyan to lead and maximise programme funding efforts by focusing on institutional donors, UN agencies; trusts and foundations and grow grant making opportunities for VSO Jitolee. 

This is an exciting time to be joining an organisation undergoing rapid growth and change.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and/or contribute to the development of new programmes and partnerships prioritised by the VSO Jitolee programme strategy.
• Lead the design, development and execution of a robust funding strategy for VSO Jitolee programmes to enable VSO Jitolee attract both restricted and unrestricted funding streams.
• Support proposal bid teams in developing relevant and high quality concept notes and/or proposals to increase revenue.
• Support the development and Implementation of the Country Funding Plan
• Develop and strengthen VSO Jitolee’s on-going engagement and relationships with African-based funding agencies, institutional donors; UN agencies inter-governmental bodies, trust and foundations.
• Engage with and develop relationships with private sector companies mapped and identified within the Country Funding
• Plan in close collaboration with the Business Resourcing Unit with the view to increasing revenue.
• Work closely with programme and finance teams to ensure timely submission of quality narrative and financial reports
• as per the standards of the specific donors and in line with the contract.
• Coordinate the design and delivery of appropriate monitoring and evaluation mechanisms and coordinate on the compliance of VSO M&E requirements in close coordination with the relevant programme staff.
• Contribute towards developing a shared vision about our strategy and approach within the organisation.
• Support and participate in annual budget preparation and Quarterly Business Review.
• Develop a Grants Making unit and enable effective management of grants and recognition of VSO Jitolee as an effective and efficient grant maker within the civil society space.

Skills, Knowledge/Person Specifications

• A degree in business; social sciences; or development studies.
• Post graduate qualifications in fundraising, programme/project management are an added advantage.
• A strong track record of fundraising at least 5 years designing, developing, writing and editing project funding proposals and managing grants in an NGO or social enterprise context.
• Knowledge of any two of the following programme areas — inclusive education/disability, secure livelihoods, responsible citizenship /participation and governance.
• Knowledge of international development aid issues; institutional funding from EC, USAID, DFID, CIDA, SIDA, UN Agencies etc. and how these affect the programme-funding environment.
• Evidence of successful partnership development, networking and fulfilling contracts with funders and partners.
• Good written and oral communication, effective problem solving and organisational skills.
• Professionalism, team working; high integrity and openness to learning to improve performance.

 Applications
 

If you find this a worthy career challenge, send your application (including a CV and a one-page statement highlighting your suitability for the job) to the Human Resources Manager: recruitmentkenya@vsoint.org
 

Please quote the job reference number VSOPDFM/05/14 on the email subject line. 

Please include telephone and email contact and details of two referees (one of whom should be your current or most recent employer).

VSO, an equal opportunity employer, values inclusion and seeks to have a diverse workforce. 

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

Due to anticipated interest in this post, only short-listed candidates will receive a response.

Closing Date: 16 May 2014 

Expected Start Date (subject to negotiation): June 2014

Interviews: Week of 26 to 30 May 2014
 

Website: www.vsojitolee.org