One Acre Fund
Grants Management Associate
Wanted:
Exceptional professional with strong familiarity with bilateral
and/or multilateral public funding donors to serve in a monitoring, evaluation
and reporting position within our Business Development unit.
Job Location: Nairobi
Job Location: Nairobi
Job Description: One Acre Fund is looking for an exceptional individual to join our Business Development team.
This position will be based
in Nairobi and will work primarily within the public funding team.
We are looking for someone
with very strong monitoring, evaluation and reporting skills and a good base of
knowledge in international development, especially with bilateral and
multilateral donor agencies.
This is an excellent position
for a highly skilled and experienced professional looking for a meaningful
development opportunity.
The individual will play a
strong support role within the Business Development unit and their workload
will primarily be focused on the following:
Grants Management - Manage the end-to-end process of writing and editing complex grant proposals and reports with a specific focus on public funded projects.
Grants Management - Manage the end-to-end process of writing and editing complex grant proposals and reports with a specific focus on public funded projects.
This will involve directly
writing high quality proposals and reports.
- Grant Writing
– Write and assemble compelling reports to donors and funders, as well as
proposals in collaboration with other members of the team.
- Reporting –
Assist with the preparation of required progress and final reports,
including compiling necessary information from program and finance staff,
drafting written reports, and submitting all reports in a timely manner.
- Report
Presentation - Develop clear ways to represent, summarize and communicate
data analysis verbally and in writing (e.g., graphics) to inform reporting
requirements, project communications for internal and external use.
- Statistical
Research – Research information and statistics needed to support proposals
and reports. Monitor developments within the development sector using
published reports and articles.
- Donor
Engagement – Attend necessary donor meetings and grant workshops.
Coordinate site visits from donors, interact with and respond to questions
from government and donor representatives, and participate in relevant
discussions and meetings.
Some key characteristics of
our writing:
- We do not copy
and paste – we tailor our language to each new funder. Most of our funders
are quite sophisticated, which keeps our proposals dynamic and interesting
to work on.
- We emphasize
simple and powerful prose built into a clear logical flow of ideas.
- We make heavy
use of M&E results from the field, and the centerpiece of most
projects is our most recent data on program scale, impact, and
sustainability.
- We often
prepare for our writing with significant research; an ideal candidate
would be a skilled and enthusiastic researcher.
Monitoring and Evaluation –
This person will be the focal point for all monitoring and evaluation tasks on
the Business Development team. This will involve:
Track and manage all public funding data, coordinating with the field teams for project and proposal development and reporting, and attending in-field donor meetings (as required). This role will connect effectively with program/field teams – plugging into specific program areas as required by the specific grant.
Track, report on and facilitate donor compliance with monitoring and evaluation policies and procedures, including ensuring that Performance Management Plans (PMPs) are regularly updated and data quality assessments conducted on all performance indicators for public funding projects.
Track and manage all public funding data, coordinating with the field teams for project and proposal development and reporting, and attending in-field donor meetings (as required). This role will connect effectively with program/field teams – plugging into specific program areas as required by the specific grant.
Track, report on and facilitate donor compliance with monitoring and evaluation policies and procedures, including ensuring that Performance Management Plans (PMPs) are regularly updated and data quality assessments conducted on all performance indicators for public funding projects.
Coordinate and consolidate
input from our M&E team for the preparation, analysis and timely submission
of Quarterly, Annual and Semi-Annual Program Reports and ensure follow-up to
track, oversee and verify large volumes of data collected from the M&E team
prior to consolidation into donor reports.
Collaborate with the team to
prepare accurate pipeline levels and future resource requests especially for
various proposals.
Ensure program teams are fully trained on M&E and donor reporting requirements as outlined in grant agreement
Analyze quantitative and qualitative data and present reports on findings to the Business Development team.
Ensure program teams are fully trained on M&E and donor reporting requirements as outlined in grant agreement
Analyze quantitative and qualitative data and present reports on findings to the Business Development team.
Develop databases,
spreadsheets or other tools to ensure that data is compiled and readily
available.
Other duties as assigned.
Aside from the tasks listed above, the individual will also be expected to stay apprised of One Acre Fund’s public funding portfolio and may be called to provide additional ad hoc support for the team as needed.
Career Growth and Development
One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.
Aside from the tasks listed above, the individual will also be expected to stay apprised of One Acre Fund’s public funding portfolio and may be called to provide additional ad hoc support for the team as needed.
Career Growth and Development
One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.
We provide constant,
actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management
consulting-style career reviews.
We also have regular
one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work
collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate
about.
Because of our rapid growth,
we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many
functions. This results in fast career growth for our staff.
Qualifications
We are seeking an exceptional professional with 5+ years of work experience in international development.
Qualifications
We are seeking an exceptional professional with 5+ years of work experience in international development.
Qualified candidates should
possess excellent writing and computer skills (Microsoft Office Word,
Powerpoint and Excel), and database management skills.
The candidate must be highly
organized with the ability to implement systems and follow-up processes, able
to effectively work under pressure, use independent judgment and produce a
quality work product within tight time constraints.
Candidates who fit the
following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
- Strong work
experience in international development; ideally at least 2 years’ experience
engaging with public funding donors (ex: USAID, SIDA, DFID etc).
- 3-5 years of
experience in report-writing and product delivery to tight deadlines.
- Excellent
research and writing skills and experience conducting research in a
professional environment.
- Leadership
experience at work, or outside of work.
- Experience
coordinating events and/or handling complex logistical requests.
- Analytical and
communication skills and ability to assimilate and process information for
wide-ranging audiences.
- Documentation
preparation/presentation and computer-based production skills
- Exceptional
organizational ability with an eye for detail
- Able to work
independently and as part of the team
- Inter-personal
skills and cultural sensitivity.
- Top-performing
undergraduate background (include final grade/marks/GPA).
Start date: ASAP
Compensation: We offer a modest
starting salary that affords a high quality of life in our areas of operation.
This is a career-track role with performance-based raises and the ability to
expand responsibilities over time.
Benefits: Health insurance,
immunizations, flight, room and board.
Sponsor International
Candidates: No
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
Print Associate
JOB LOCATION: Kisii, Kenya
REPORTING TO: Print Manager
JOB DESCRIPTION: We are an international NGO with a strong
footprint in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania: In these countries our 3,000+
strong staff serves over 200,000 smallholding farmers and helps them to grow
their way out of hunger and poverty.
We are seeking experienced
and talented individual to take up the position of a Print Associate in the
print operations at our Kisii Office.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Below are the details for the
position and directions on how to submit application:
- Manage
end-to-end , complex print orders
- Coordinate and
communicate with our logistics team to ensure timely delivery of materials
to district offices
- Manage daily
print inventories
- Manage data
entry into multiple tracking sheets on a daily basis
- Making
informed useful recommendations on weekly basis on how to improve the
effectiveness and efficiency of service delivery with increased focus on the
use of technology and technical methods as support mechanisms
OUR REQUIREMENTS
- Diploma in a
computer- related field, other diplomas will be considered if combined
with proficiency in computer usage
- Ability to
managing large online databases
- Using standard
design software prepare basic mockups as well as to reformat and craft
design documents
- Able to work
and communicate as part of a team to effectively achieve complex goals
- Manage
projects/teams to deliver high quality, on-time work against set deadlines
- Draft progress
reports on projects managed, in order to provide clear informative updates
to your team and/or your managers
- Previous
experience in print is an added advantage
- Fluent in
English
- Demonstrated
excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Basic design
skills; InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
- Time
management skills
- Proven Ability
to be proactive
- Proven
excellent attention to detail
- Passionate
about serving smallholder farmers
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
If you feel motivated to work
for One Acre Fund as a Print Associate and you fulfill our requirements for
this role, we look forward to receiving your application by 5th July, 2017.
To apply, please click HERE
You will be prompted to a
form that must be completed. At the end of the form you will have the
opportunity to write a motivational letter and upload your CV together with that attach:
opportunity to write a motivational letter and upload your CV together with that attach:
PLEASE NOTE
You must have 18 years and
above to qualify for any position at One Acre Fund.
One Acre Fund will never ask
you for money in return for advancement in the recruitment process
or for being offered a position.
or for being offered a position.
