Relief International Regional Program Development Manager Kenya Jobs

Relief International (RI) is a home to teams of humanitarian activist-professionals committed to transforming adversity into renewal for the world’s most vulnerable populations.

By partnering with beneficiaries and communities on the front-lines, RI innovatively bridges the gap between immediate relief and long-term community development.

Position Summary: Relief International currently seeks a Regional Program Development Manager (RPDM) with a focus on the Africa Region.

The RPDM will be responsible for donor engagement and capture management (approximately 50%) and managing and/or assisting in proposal development (approximately 50%).

The RPDM will travel (at least 60%) to field sites as well as other countries as needed. The RPDM reports to the Vice President of Program Development.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Donor Engagement and Capture Management (approximately 50%)

In coordination with the regional and country teams:

Support development of RI strategy in Africa and ensure coordination with overall program development strategy;

Maintain regular engagement with donors, international organizations, national governments, foundations, etc., to track donor trends and priorities and inform HQ of upcoming program priorities;

Represent RI to the donor community as needed and inform donors on RI regional and country efforts;

Attend relevant meetings and networking events (e.g., regional and national coordination meetings, relevant RFA/P meetings, donor consultations) as needed for the performance of duties;

Maintain outreach with relevant international and local NGOs as well as private sector firms in order to facilitate partnerships needed for program development opportunities; and,

Develop capture plans and conduct completion analysis on upcoming priority proposals.

Proposal Development (approximately 50%)

Engage in needs assessment for project proposals as necessary;

Contribute to program design, for solicited and unsolicited programs, and for pilot and full scale programs;

Where proposals are pending with donor agencies, meet with donor officers to ensure program plans represent a good fit with donor objectives;

Participate

in the preparation of funding proposals, including leading proposal writing efforts as well as costing efforts;

Track country and regional proposal efforts and report to PD team on status;

Support effective go/no-go decisions and cost share analysis;

Serve as PD focal point for the countries in Africa that RI works in;

Build the capacity of regional and country teams in program development; and,

Ensure review process and submission is completed, within submission deadlines.

In addition:

Undertake travel as required in the pursuit of the above tasks;

Prepare regular activity reports for HQ;
Undertake other ad hoc tasks, as instructed by HQ; and,

Operate within RI policy, setting an example for other field staff.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.

Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Ability and willingness to travel to field offices.

MA in international relations, business administration or other relevant field

5 years’ minimum experience INGO context, previous experience with USAID preferred

10 years’ minimum relevant work experience with progressively increasing responsibility

Proven success in grant writing, net-working and liaising with field and HQ staff when necessary

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply online by 30th June, 2018

For more information and job application details, see; Relief International Regional Program Development Manager Kenya Jobs

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