Deadline: 4 March 2016
Hivos is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Programme Development Manager in Nairobi, Kenya.
The Programme Development Manager will be responsible for the growth and development of new and/or existing programmes in the region, consistent with Hivos’ vision and standards for sustainable green foods and landscapes.
Hivos seeks new solutions to persistent global issues; oppose discrimination, inequality, abuse of power and the unsustainable use of our planet’s resources.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Programme Development Manager will perform the following functions-
- Identifying and prioritizing new areas of innovative programme development and donor needs in relation to Hivos’ priorities and strategies in the green foods and productive landscapes domain.
- Designing and implementing a strategy to identify, track, and secure suitable and sufficient funding and resources to support Hivos’ evolving work in green foods and productive landscapes. This includes:
- Identifying and proactively pursuing grants and fundraising opportunities.
- Preparing grant applications, concept notes and proposals to donors.
- Coordinating fundraising activities and events.
- Seeking in-kind, financial, and/or pro-bono support from relevant partners, companies, governments, and service providers.
- Building a solid donor intelligence network/base representing the local, regional, and international donor communities, with a view to expanding Hivos’ green foods and productive landscapes portfolio.
- Establishing and participating in formal and informal networks with relevant partners, donors, and actors.
- Building strategic and lasting partnerships with investors, donors, governments, development partners and the private sector.
- Actively participating and contributing to financial forecasting at the project and organizational level to determine necessary funding and resource requirements.
- Securing suitable and sufficient funding and resources to support Hivos’ operational requirements.
- Supporting the establishment and implementation of transparent budget monitoring systems and upholding the highest level of organizational governance, including:
- Advising management and staff on user-friendly financial management systems, tools and procedures for the successful delivery of projects within budget.
- Guiding management on contract negotiations, grant cash-flow requirements, cost recovery requirements and potential funding gaps.
- Supporting and participating in internal and external audit requirements.
- Supporting the effective tracking of grant income, ensuring that all allocated finances are collected and acquitted in a timely manner.
- Preparing and reviewing high quality financial and narrative reports relating to grants and donations.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Masters degree in agriculture economics, development or related discipline.
- Minimum 8 years of post-graduate work experience in nonprofit program development and/or fundraising within the private sector and/or international development organizations.
- Demonstrated donor network in Kenya (required) and in the region (preferred).
- Ability to work on short-term assignments with tight deadlines while managing multiple tasks and pipelines.
- Ability to work independently, and function effectively as a member of a global team, and adhere to strict deadlines.
- Willingness to travel regionally and internationally up to 70% of the time.
- Work experience and knowledge of the economic, social, environmental, and development context in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Good networking, marketing, proposal development, and IT skills.
- Excellent negotiating and networking skills.
- High levels of personal integrity and accountability.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their CV and cover letter via email, with “Programme Development Manager – Green Foods and Productive Landscapes” as the subject line.
For more information, please visit Hivos.
