DSW seeks to recruit a Resource Mobilisation Officer.
Introduction: DSW
Kenya is a non-governmental organisation registered in Kenya as one of the East
African country offices of Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung (DSW), a global development
organisation founded and headquartered in Germany.
DSW
Kenya focuses on the needs and potential of the largest youth generation in
history.
We
are committed to creating demand for and access to health information, services
and supplies for youth, and to securing their right for a brighter future.
We
achieve this by engaging in advocacy, capacity development, and family planning
initiatives, which make sure that youth are empowered to lead healthy and
self-determined lives.
Established
in May 2000, DSW Kenya has its headquarters in Nairobi with additional offices
in Mombasa and Kitale and active programme interventions in 9 counties: Kilifi,
Kwale, Mombasa, Nairobi, Nakuru, Bungoma, Kisumu, Migori, and West Pokot.
DSW seeks to recruit a Resource Mobilisation Officer
Place
of Work: Nairobi.
Reporting
to: National Department Manager-Programmes and Projects.
General
Responsibilities:
The
Resource Mobilisation Officer will lead and oversee resource mobilisation and
partnership development in DSW Kenya.
Specifically,
he/she will support DSW Kenya to grow and diversify its funding base for
delivery of organisational goals in line with the Strategic Plan. Reporting to
the National Department Manager-Programmes & Projects, the Resource
Mobilisation Officer will coordinate resource mobilisation in close
collaboration with the departmental heads and the Country Director.
Specific
Responsibilities:
Funding
Analysis and Donor and Partner Engagement;
· Lead
and manage resource mobilisation processes including research and analysis of
new funding opportunities and donor trends.
· Lead
relationship-building efforts, including fostering close collaboration with
donors at national and international level and managing donor consortia for
resource mobilisation and programme design.
· Represent
DSW at strategic forums when required.
Project
Design and Proposal Development;
· Support
the DSW programme team in developing innovative concepts as part of lessons
learnt within the project cycle management.
· Lead on
the efficient preparation and timely submission of proposals in line with DSW
standards including analysis of donor requirements, identification of partners
and coordination of technical teams.
· Track
progress of proposals submitted.
Capacity
Development and Knowledge Management;
· Identify
and address capacity-building needs of staff and partner youth Organisations in
resource mobilisation.
· Support
the adherence to internal planning and knowledge management tools.
· Coordinate
and manage resource mobilisation efforts in close coordination with the DSW
Resource Mobilisation Team based at head office level in Germany.
Any
other duty assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
and Experience
· A
successful candidate must possess a Master’s Degree and a Bachelor’s degree in:
social sciences, development studies, project management or related fields.
· He/she
must have at least five (5) years’ professional experience in resource
mobilisation and partnership building.
· He/she
must have extensive demonstrable experience in project proposal development,
networking and management of donor relations. A proven track record in raising
income from institutional donors is desired.
· He/she
should have experience in programme design in Reproductive Health and Rights,
Youth Empowerment and gender related programmes.
· He/she
should have excellent writing and public-speaking skills, proven experiences in
log frame development and knowledge in budget development.
· Must be
proficient in computer applications including Excel.
Application
Process
If
interested, please send your application (CV and motivation letter stating the expected
salary) with the reference “Resource Mobilisation Officer” clearly indicated in
the email subject line to: vacancies@dswkenya.org
Deadline
for application: March 14, 2023
Ideal
start date: Immediate.
Please
note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
DSW
is an equal opportunity employer and does not require applicants to pay money
at any stage during the recruitment process.
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