Resource mobilization officer, East Africa

We are working with partners across Africa on programmes that are addressing a range of issues; from conflict and governance to food insecurity and health. For this position, we are looking for someone to lead our fundraising work (including developing proposals and budgets) for diverse programme sectors; focussing on health and nutrition. This will involve getting a grassroots understanding of our work and partners, identifying potential donors, preparing funding applications and managing a range of complex technical and financial reporting. You’ll spend time with programme teams across the region to develop your knowledge of priority areas. As such, you will be required to travel across Africa for up to 30 days a year.

It’s essential that you are fluent in written and spoken English and have experience of preparing reports and proposals for donors such as the EC, ECHO, DFID and the UN. We’ll expect you to demonstrate a proven success at securing funds as well as experience of narrative and financial reporting. Additionally, we are looking for an individual with a strong health / nutrition experience and / or qualifications. Your background will have given you a real understanding of development issues and chances are you’ll also have a relevant degree and some field experience in high-risk, high-security contexts. On top of your excellent communication and presentation skills, you’ll be highly numerate and have a real analytical ability. You’ll be the kind of person who has the knowledge, qualities and skills to be a real influence on this area and someone who’s a great addition to any team.

This role requires a university degree or equivalent qualification; in-depth knowledge of institutional funding mechanisms including a successful track of fund raising; at least two years experience in designing, managing and evaluating emergency and development projects; knowledge of humanitarian standards and policies; and, strong communication and representation skills. Fluency in English and strong IT skills are mandatory.

Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the questions below. When responding to these questions, please use the STAR principle i.e. give a brief summary of the Situation, then outline the Task that was required, describe the Action that you undertook and finally, give an indication of the Result of your action. Concentrate on experiences that directly relate to you and please note that the result need not have been positive as we appreciate that our best intentions do not always result in positive results.

Writing skills

Please describe a time when you had to adapt your writing style to communicate ideas and ensure that information and messages were understood by a particular audience.

Initiative

Please describe a time when you had to deal with a situation or issue proactively and persistently, and how you dealt with that situation.

Decision making

Please describe the last time you had to make an important decision when delivering a project or assignment, and how you made that decision.

Planning and organizing

Describe a specific project or activity in which you had to identify tasks and set priorities for others. Tell us how you went about planning and organizing so that the group would reach the goal.

We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation, so you can expect a range of rewards and benefits that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

This post will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and is a national position without expatriate benefits. Also, kindly note that you might be required to obtain a work permit if you are not a Kenyan national.

Download the role profile (30 KB pdf) Please note that: generic job title for this position is Programme funding officer.

To apply for this post, please download an application pack and email your completed International application form to: nairobi@christian-aid.org quoting the reference number below.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Job reference: PFD/048/JG

Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 11 November 2011

Interview date: 21 - 25 November 2011

Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.