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:
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Facilitating the development of concepts, proposals and tenders to tap into
official funding opportunities both locally and at the international level
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Implementing fundraising strategies and partnership policies
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Liaising with policy, program and International Partnership Development
Team for Resource mobilization and influencing donors
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Developing mechanisms of involving donors and would be donors in our
program work as well as immersions
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Ensuring efficient tracking of donor funded projects and timely submission of
quality reports
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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
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Providing support to the development of non sponsorship products within
the Fundraising unit
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Providing field support and technical advice on funding activities within the
framework of fundraising policies
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Participating in national and international fundraising activities; and
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Spear heading women and child rights
Skills and Competencies
This position requires:
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At least a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences preferably in mass
communication, and a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience
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Good understanding of development work with strong communication and
writing skills
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Ability to analyze issues and provide practical solutions within set deadlines
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Excellent facilitation and networking skills
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Proven ability to develop creative and innovative communication tools;
training in graphic and art design, color separation and photography will be
an added advantage
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High energy, ‘can-do’ approach combined with a flair for learning
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High integrity, excellent conceptual, communication, team relations and
advisory skills; and
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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,
PO BOX 42814, 00100,
Nairobi.
Email:
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
