Concern Worldwide Manager Grants Management, Partnerships and Fundraising Jobs in Kenya

Concern Worldwide Manager Grants Management, Partnerships and Fundraising Jobs in Kenya

Job Summary:

The primary purpose of this role is to coordinate grants management, oversee partnerships with a focus on on-boarding, capacity building and working through local partners (localization) and coordinating in fundraising for the country programme.

The job holder is expected to identify funding opportunities both locally and globally in collaboration with the local and global fundraising teams. S/he will directly manage a team in charge of local partnerships, programme support and grants to ensure efficient grants management, fundraising and commitment by the country programme to strengthen localization.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Grants Management and Fundraising

Lead in identifying funding opportunities (institutional, foundations and private sector) and coordinate together with the programme director and sector leads on strategic donor engagements

Oversee grants management in line with the Grants Management System (GMS) with a focus on expressions of interests, concept notes, proposals, partnerships, donor contracts, costed and no Cost Extensions, donor reporting, GMS based approvals, kick off and close out of all grants for the country programme

Working closely with the programme director, finance, systems and sector leads and occasionally consultants to coordinate expressions of interest, concept notes and proposal development by ensuring availability of adequate information, scheduling timelines and timely submissions for in-country and head office reviews of the same

Oversee the go/no go decision making process for all funding opportunities

Take a leading role in facilitating development of fund-raising communication materials by working closely with the country management team, sector leads and relevant head office teams

In consultation with the communications team, maintain a regularly updated organizational profile of the country programme for strategic partnerships

In coordination with programme director conduct and/or coordinate regular trainings and/or updates on donor guidelines for proposal development

Working closely with the programme director and sector leads, coordinate timely development, review and submission of internal and external technical and financial project reports

Develop teaming agreements with potential partners and oversee timely approval of the same by the country programme and relevant partners

In consultation with the programme director, represent the country programme in relevant meetings

Partnership management

In close collaboration with the programme director, field operations coordinator and senior officer partnership, take a leading role in the management of local partners in line with the country programme’s commitment to localization

Support the Senior Officer Partnership for the timely implementation of local partners capacity building and regular updates of the partner capacity assessment in line with the suitable tools

Support the Coordinator Field Operations and Senior Officer Partnership in the implementation of the

partnership policy

Identify opportunities for the country programmes and Partners to profile their work and link into regional networks/forums on Partnership & Localisation.

People Management

Engage with direct reports for performance management and development through regular performance development reviews; monthly work plan development, implementation and review

Manage leave planning and utilization for direct reports

Support direct reports in understanding, adhering and promoting the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and Associated Policies.

Others

Adhere to and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies to their team, beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment

Participating and contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessary

Take all possible measure to meet Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)

Any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager

Person Specification

Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:]

Bachelors’ degree in a related field (e.g., Project Planning and Management, Development Studies, Disaster Risk Management or relevant field.)

At least 5 years’ experience in grants management, fundraising, partnership management and people management

Familiarity with donor guidelines and localization instruments such as grand Bargain

Experience in the development of proposals in health & nutrition, food security & livelihoods, governance, advocacy & communication, and education sectors

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

Strong facilitation and time management skills with an ability to plan ahead, anticipate requirements, problems and obstacles and manage competing priorities

High integrity and demonstrated ability to follow standards and policies

Ability to work in a systematic and organized manner and attend to details

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Competencies required:

This position will demand a highly motivated, committed and energetic individual who will be able to manage, engage others, influence and communicate effectively.

Effective management

Individual leadership

Communicating and working with others

Creativity and innovation

How to Apply

Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should send a detailed CV with three referees and Cover Letter Only to nairobi.hr@concern.net with the subject of the email as "Manager Grants Management, Partnerships and Fundraising’ on or before Tuesday 4th July 2023. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

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