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HIAS Refugee Trust of
Kenya (HRTK) seeks a grants/development Officer to help develop its fundraising
portfolio for both public and private donors. Under the supervision of the
Country Director, the incumbent will perform the following functions:
Functions
Donor prospecting:
- Diversify and expand HRTK’s current funding sources by identifying new donor opportunities of strategic and technical interest to HRTK;
- Identify new mechanisms for cultivation and solicitation of individual, corporate, foundation or other donors, and cooperation with complementary efforts of HIAS HQ towards this same goal;
Proposal writing
- In coordination with HRTK and HIAS HQ, prioritize funding targets, and initiate, advance and oversee fundraising efforts including proposal writing and submission, solicitation of grants, corporation/ foundation funds, charity or other events;
- Create a reservoir of project proposals for future use.
Portfolio development
- Monitor donor strategies and funding opportunities, identifying ways in which HRTK can best contribute according to core competencies and technical staff
- Coordinate preparation of a matrix of potential donors and prepare an analysis of upcoming RFAs , RFP and unsolicited proposals
- Develop and manage donor database system and integrate with other agency operations.
- Steward a portfolio of prospects and donors at the $25,000 level and above,
- Overhaul HRTK proposal templates and standard language and maintain up-to-date capability statements.
Capacity building
- Together with HIAS HQ, HRTK Trustees and Country Director, develop and strengthen the HRTK board;
- Support and capacity build HRTK staff in resource mobilization including grant cycle management;
Reporting
- Follow up on report writing and liaison for current grants including U.S. State Department awards.
- Liaise with finance team and operations staff to ensure proper reporting on existing and incoming funds;
- Oversee composition and review of high-level funding proposals and reports.
Skills and competencies
- Ability to communicate clearly and impeccably;
- Exceptional knowledge of non-profit business development and resource generation;
- Proven ability to raise funds from government, regional and local institutions, conduct donor meetings, donor-field visits etc. ideally in an NGO setting;
- Excellent organizational, management and computer skills;
- Strong communication, strategic and leadership skills;
- High ethical standards, accuracy and a heart for the underprivileged
- Experienced in international relief and development
- Excellent writing, presentation and research skills, and superior attention to detail; Interest in and knowledge of international affairs or related fields;
- A high degree of initiative and demonstrated ability to handle multiple time-sensitive tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment; and
- Ability to reach fundraising targets and motivate others to achieve targets
Education
- At least a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Master’s degree a plus
Experience
- 5-7 years professional experience including 3-5 years in fundraising, with a strong preference for major gifts experience and previous exposure to the private sector and/or corporate giving.
- Knowledge of refugee sector a plus.
Languages
- Proficiency in English. Working knowledge of Swahili and/French an added advantage
How to apply:
Please send a cover
letter and resume to recruitment@hiasafrica.org
Indicate Vacancy Notice No HRTK/KEN/GPO/05/13 in the subject line.
Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead
to immediate disqualification. Closing date: The
position will be filled on a rolling basis based on identification of a
suitable candidate.
