CENTRE FOR RIGHTS EDUCATION AND AWARENESS
Deadline for application: 27th JANUARY,2011
CREAW is inviting applications from individuals for the following position:
Job Title: Resource Mobilization Officer
Duty Station: Nairobi
CREAW is a non-governmental, non-partisan, membership organization whose Mission is to transform society by empowering women and expanding new frontiers for women's rights and freedoms. Our Vision is a just and free society in which women and men have, exercise and enjoy equal and full rights and opportunities. Our core programs include: Legal Advocacy; Human Rights Advocacy and Research; Community Empowerment; Peace and Justice.
JOB PURPOSE
The Resource Mobilization Officer will take a lead role in identifying and sourcing for funding and resource opportunities from multiple sources including but not limited to (development partners , foundations and corporate) , national , regional and international will coordinate and manage the resource mobilization portfolio.
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide strategic Leadership in Designing, Planning, Implementation and review of Resource Mobilization Strategy and Funding Plans of CREAW.
• Support development and implementation of grant-management system and processes at the organization level.
• Prescribe, lead and research on donor environment and marketing initiatives to assess donor priorities and identify opportunities for resource mobilization.
• Lead the identification of funding opportunities and development of proposals.
• Develop reporting procedures and guidelines to ensure quality and timely submission of donor reports.
• Assist the Communication and Program Officers to define, implement, evaluate and continually improve CREAW’s marketing/communications strategy, including corporate positioning, comparative advantage, key success factors and major players (stakeholders, influencers and competitors).
• Identify, develop, maintain and guide CREAW Planning for and management of respective partners that the organization can engage with at the local, Regional, National and international level.
• Maintain close contact and pursue a focused dialogue with all decentralized multilateral and bilateral donor agencies in Kenya with the aim of raising the profile of CREAW.
• Develop and maintain database of donors, project concept notes and project proposals
• Work hand in hand with the Executive director to identify existing and potential grant opportunities for Kenya in the donor countries.
• Develop, implement and regularly update strategies for resource mobilization with a focus on expanding the available resource base, and provide regular reporting on the progress of the funding plan.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND PERSONALITY DESIRED:-
• A minimum of a University degree in Economics, Social work, Communications & Marketing or related development field.
• A masters’ degree in development, management, or a related development field is desirable.
• A minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in a related field and resources mobilization.
• A strong awareness of current issues in the field of development.
• Proven computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft software including MS Word processing, Power point presentation, Excel spreadsheets, e-mail and web based research.
• Use of virtual office applications will be an added advantage.
• Proven Experience in networking with local and international NGOs, NOs/donors, Ministry-level partners, and local community-based organizations.
• Proven Experience in fund raising and resource mobilization at local and international levels.
• Knowledge of various donor requirements.
• Extensive knowledge in Program, development and management.
• Proven ability to develop and write grant proposals and concepts.
• Excellent networking and partnership building skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Languages
Excellent writing skills in English, with fluency in speaking Kiswahili.
Those who qualify and are interested should send (or deliver) an application letter, curriculum vitae (CV) and copies of relevant certificates & testimonials to:
APPLY NO LATER THAN 27TH JANUARY, 2011
If you know you have the right qualifications and experience, please send your application together with C.V. and relevant testimonial noting to provide details of three work related references.
Apply to:
THE SELECTION COMMITTEE
CENTRE FOR RIGHTS EDUCATION AND AWARENESS – CREAW
Email: info@creaw.org
Tel/fax: +254-20-3860640/ 3861016/ 2378271/ 720357664
P.O. BOX 11964 –00100 GPO
NAIROBI – KENYA
CREAW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
