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Organization: Adeso - African Development Solutions
 

Position Title: Grants Writer
 

Reporting to: Director, Program Development and Quality Unit
 

Working with: Program Development and Quality Team, Country Directors, Field Program Managers, Fundraising Team
 

Program / Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
 

Duration: One year, Renewable
 

Starting Salary: International Grade E: Net Salary of $42,000 - $46,308 annually plus other competitive benefits
 

Organizational Context: Adeso is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization. At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. 

Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.
 

For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. At present, Adeso has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan.
 

Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.
 

Position Summary: Responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to prepare and submit grant proposals to institutional donors; ensuring the submission of timely, accurate and high quality reports for all ongoing Adeso projects; and training Adeso staff in report and proposal writing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Write, review and edit institutional donor grant proposals, including conducting background research where required.
• Assist with other fundraising projects as requested (e.g. to trusts and foundations).
• Maintain current records in electronic and paper files, including grant tracking and reporting.
• Develop a sound understanding of Adeso’s institutional history, competencies and programs.
• Assist with the identification and vetting of potential partner organizations during the proposal development process.
• Maintain and monitor the grant reporting database for all ongoing Adeso projects.
• Maintain a proposal development calendar to ensure timely submission of letters of inquiry/concept notes and proposals.
• Assist with the management of external consultants providing inputs to proposal development.
• Work closely with field staff in developing and transforming ideas into grant proposals.
• Assist with editing and quality control of external outputs from projects (e.g. donor narrative reports, baseline surveys, evaluation reports, etc).

Skills and Qualifications
 

Essential

• Bachelor’s Degree in international development, social science or other relevant subject.
• Minimum 3 years directly relevant experience.
• Track record of successful non-profit fundraising/proposal development.
• Experience working in deadline-driven environments.
• Able to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with respect for diversity.
• Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals.
• Strong editing skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, in particular within the region (security permitting).

Desirable

• Certificate in Teaching of English as a Second Language (TESL).
• Prior experience of training and capacity building of staff.
• Knowledge of the donor funding environment in the region.

Application Processes
 

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional. 

If you would like to join this dynamic team, please submit your application to jobs@adesoafrica.org, quoting the position in the email subject matter, by 18th July 2014.

Each application should be addressed to the Regional Human Resources Manager and include the following:

• An updated CV; and
• An application letter which should include cover letter, remuneration requirements and contact information for three work-related referees.

Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Adeso is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.