ActionAid International is active in over 45 countries in Africa, Asia, America and Europe regions in partnership with other organisations.
ActionAid Kenya has been working in Kenya since 1972 to facilitate processes that eradicate poverty and ensure social justice through anti-poverty projects, local institutional capability building and public policy influencing.
ActionAid Kenya works in 19 districts of Kenya and links key international, national and local institutions in favour of poor people.
ActionAid seeks to recruit a dynamic young person to fill the following position:
Partnership Officer
This position is based in Nairobi. Reporting to the International Partnership Development (IPD) Coordinator, you will provide technical support to the funding function and implementation of programme funding plans in the Country Programme.
Specific responsibilities include development of quality reports to Donors, supporting field funding activities, and liaising with funding partners overseas.
Key responsibilities will include the following:
* Facilitating the development of concepts, proposals and tenders to tap into official funding opportunities both locally and at the international level
* Implementing fundraising strategies and partnership policies
* Liaising with policy, program and International Partnership Development Team for Resource mobilization and influencing donors
* Developing mechanisms of involving donors and would be donors in our program work as well as immersions
* Ensuring efficient tracking of donor funded projects and timely submission of quality reports
* Developing innovative and interactive ways of communicating AAIK’s work to donors and the wider public – including profiling ActionAid together with the communication and thematic heads
* Providing support to the development of non sponsorship products within the Fundraising unit
* Providing field support and technical advice on funding activities within the framework of fundraising policies
* Participating in national and international fundraising activities; and
* Spear heading women and child rights
Skills and Competencies
This position requires:
* At least a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences preferably in mass communication, and a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience
* Good understanding of development work with strong communication and writing skills
* Ability to analyze issues and provide practical solutions within set deadlines
* Excellent facilitation and networking skills
* Proven ability to develop creative and innovative communication tools; training in graphic and art design, color separation and photography will be an added advantage
* High energy, ‘can-do’ approach combined with a flair for learning
* High integrity, excellent conceptual, communication, team relations and advisory skills; and
* Ability to spend sufficient time working in the field.
We offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package and the successful candidate will enjoy flexibility and organizational space while joining an experienced and dynamic staff working alongside poor people.
If you possess the necessary qualifications and experience, send your application, a detailed CV, names of three referees and a daytime telephone contact by February 16, 2010 to:
The Head of Human Resources & Organizational Development,
P.O Box 42814, 00100,
Nairobi.
Email: hr.kenya @ actionaid.org
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Partnership Officer: ActionAid International Jobs in Kenya
