NGO Career Opportunities in Kenya - IntraHealth International

IntraHealth International 

Career Opportunities

The goal of HRH Kenya Mechanism is to strengthen human resources for health systems at the national and county levels with the ultimate objective of improving health outcomes for the Kenyan people. 

In order to strengthen its team, the project is looking for suitable candidates to fill the following positions:

Resource Mobilization Advisor
 
The post holder will report directly to the Deputy Chief of Party / Technical Director and, be responsible for mobilizing additional resources from the national government, bilateral and multilateral donors: philanthropic foundations and: private sector, among other funding partners to support HRH interventions (mostly relating to PEPFAR), in selected counties and medical training institutions in the country.

Key Responsibilities

·                     Develop and implement a resource mobilization strategy focused on key elements such as relationship building, communication and, organizational development, to support program interventions such as Afya Elimu Fund (AEF) and County HRH budget allocation beyond salaries.
·                     Lead resource mobilization efforts for the AEF with the private sector including corporations, individuals, foundations, groups, associations, philanthropists, development partners and, key national departments such as Ministries of Health, and Finance.
·                     Establish networks and linkages for the AEF to spearhead fundraising efforts.
·                     Guide and strengthen planning, implementation, research and analysis and, monitoring of AEF fundraising activities with the private sector, national government and, bilateral and multilateral donors.
·                     • Conduct market research to identify current and, potential funding partners for human resources development (HRD) including AEF and human resources management (HRM) investments and, establish and maintain an updated comprehensive data base of the donors and contributors for follow up and continuous engagement
·                     Negotiate and manage funding agreements with the financiers and contributors.
·                     Generate interests in Public Private Partnership (PPP) on HRH matters as well as with the national government and the Ministry of Health PPP  Unit.

Education and Experience Requirements
·                     Master’s degree in business administration, marketing, communication, economics, social sciences, public administration, or relevant field.
·                     At least eight [8) years relevant working experience In resource mobilization with international and local donors, GOK, private sector and other partners.
·                     Thorough understanding and experience aligning an organization’s resource mobilization activities to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and shared value concept of potential donors.
·                     Practical experience fundraising for a cause with the private sector, development partners and foundation in excess of USD2 Million (KES 200 Million)
·                     Proven ability to establish and manage relationships with the private sector, national governments including Treasury and other development partners
·                     Proven skills In information, communication, networking, advocacy and ability to relate to mass media and other channels of communication • Good analytical, strategic, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills
·                     In-depth knowledge in designing and implementing public private partnerships.
·                     Knowledge of HRH reforms especially in the region Including Kenya.
If you meet the above qualifications please apply by sending your CV with a cover letter Indicating your daytime telephone numbers, address and names of three referees who must have been your supervisor in your current or former employment


Closing date for applications is January 5, 2018.