IFRC Senior Officer, Emergency Appeals and Partnerships Jobs in Kenya

IFRC Senior Officer, Emergency Appeals and Partnerships Jobs in Kenya

Job Purpose

The position will lead on mobilization of resources for Emergency Appeals in the Africa region with an initial focus on the Hunger Crisis Regional Emergency appeal. The post-holder may deploy to countries anywhere in the region to support delegations with fundraising and donor engagement.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Lead on resource development for the Regional Hunger Crisis Emergency Appeal in the Africa region, as agreed with the regional head of Strategic Engagement and Partnerships

Coordination of resourcing/fundraising efforts for the emergency response including development and implementation of fundraising strategy

Undertake effective negotiation with National Societies, multilaterals, private sector organizations and other donors to secure pledges and grants

Actively research and pursue non-traditional funding sources

Travel to countries affected by emergencies to plan and implement in-country fundraising and donor engagement strategies

Review draft Emergency Appeal documentation and provide comments and input from partnerships perspective

Ensure effective coordination between delegation office, partnerships and technical teams (in the region and Geneva) to ensure compliance with donor requirements, and that agreed earmarking criteria are understood and adhered to

Negotiate pledges and contributions with partners for the Emergency Appeal, ensuring that earmarking and other requirements are in line with operational priorities

Effective and thorough grant and pledge management

Provide regular reporting and analysis of partner and funding landscape for Emergency Appeals including trends, gaps, income and expenditure and quality and nature of contributions

Propose and coordinate actions to increase funding coverage, advising colleagues in delegation offices and operational leads on fundraising strategies and approaches to partners

Coordinate proposal development and submission processes, in close liaison with operational and technical leads as well as relevant partners

Develop marketing materials in coordination with communications team

Facilitation of external relations, both within the RC Movement and with non-RC partners, including in proactively coordinating donor field visits, planning partnership meetings and conference calls

Close coordination with resource mobilisation counterparts in host National Society as needed

Support resource mobilisation and donor engagement efforts for other Emergency Appeals and DREF in the Africa region

Any other duty as required by the Head of Strategic Engagement and Partnerships

Education

University degree in relevant discipline (ex. g. International Relations, Marketing, Humanitarian Affairs, Business Administration, Economics, Finance) is required.

Masters’ degree in relevant discipline is preferred.

Relevant professional training courses (Red Cross/Red Crescent related, humanitarian and development sector, management) preferred

Experience

At least 5 years relevant experience in managing relations

with donors and partners required

Experience of working with multilateral partners e.g. European Commission, development banks, specialised funds required

Experience of managing complex, major grants required

Experience of managing DG ECHO funding preferred

Experience in managing relations with multiple stakeholders including donors and partners required

Work experience with Red Cross Red Crescent, other international organizations, large NGOs and/or governmental development agencies preferred

Experience of developing winning funding proposals and grant applications required

Experience of developing and implementing funding plans required

Knowledge, Skills and Languages

Proven grant management skills

Excellent project management and coordination skills

Demonstrated ability to negotiate funding agreements, to structure financial instruments, and to navigate complex funding mechanisms.

Ability to navigate complex funding instruments and requirements.

Outstanding networking, representational, communication and negotiation skills contributing to a client-focused culture.

Experience in identifying and articulating issues, risks and priorities that need to be brought to the attention of senior management.

Proven ability of donor communications, proposals and reporting

Track record in producing high quality work within short deadlines and ability to make effective, timely decisions.

High degree of discretion, tact and sensitivity in dealing with internal and external clients and stakeholders at all levels.

Highly organised, with ability to work a strong team player

Ability to coordinate with teams based in different geographic locations

Ability to work in a multicultural, multilingual, multi-disciplinary environment

Excellent communication, presentation, diplomacy and negotiation skills

Excellent networking and relationship building skills

Strong budgeting and finance management skills

Demonstrated skills in analytical and strategic thinking

Track record in producing high quality work under short deadlines and ability to manage competing priorities under pressure

Excellent writing and editing skills in English and French

Fluently spoken and written English

Fluently spoken and written French preferred

Good command of another IFRC official language (Spanish or Arabic) preferred

Competencies, Values and Comments

Professionalism; Communications; Teamwork; National Society relations; Building alliances; Accountability; Innovation

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; IFRC Senior Officer, Emergency Appeals and Partnerships Jobs in Kenya

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