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Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Project Development Officer: PRASOL Training and Consulting Ltd Jobs in Kenya


PRASOL Training and Consulting Ltd. is a firm specialized in management and institutional development.

PRASOL partners with NGOs to develop projects and acquire funds.

We are looking for a dynamic, well organized and highly motivated individual who is results-oriented to fill the following position:
Job Title: Project Development Officer
Employment Basis: Full timeLocation: Nairobi
Job Description:

The Project Development Officer is responsible for projects development, partnership building, and capacity strengthening of stakeholders, preparing project reports and updating the Managing Director on work plan progress.
Main duties:
Planning and Development;
  • Contribute to long-term development of PRASOL’s Partnership Program
  • Identify feasible community projects and prepare and present project proposals to potential donors
  • Attend planning meetings as necessary
  • Develop and maintain accurate, up-to-date work plans and schedules and reports
Fundraising 
  • Contribute to the development of long-term funding strategies for PRASOL’s partners
  • Implement funding strategies with particular focus on:
  1. Project funding
  2. Long-term fundraising for PRASOL’s Partnership program
  • Draft funding applications, proposals, etc
  • Develop and maintain good relations with donors, corporate and partners
Marketing and Publicity
  • Take lead in developing marketing and publicizing strategies for PRASOL’s partnership program
Networking
  • Identify and meet with potential groups/partner organizations
  • Develop and maintain contacts with other appropriate groups and organizations
General
  • Develop and maintain accurate, up-to-date work plans and schedules
Qualifications/Skills
  • Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences/ Community Development/Project Management or related field.
  • At-least 3 years experience in program development and management in an NGO
  • Excellent planning, organizational and facilitation skills.
  • Must be a self-motivated and reliable person who can work with minimal supervision.
  • Computer, financial management, proposal and report writing skills
  • High integrity, excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A good understanding of developmental and fundraising issues
  • Good research skills
  • Fluency in English, (verbal and written)
  • Ability to work well in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams
Applications: 

Applications should include a cover letter indicating interest and an up-to date resume including daytime telephone number and email address. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

All applications should be addressed to: The Program Assistant at vacancies @ prasolconsult.org

Please note that this position is open to Kenyan citizens only.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: Monday, 1st March, 2010

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