Terre des Hommes Netherlands Programme Development Manager Jobs in Kenya
Terre des Hommes Netherlands Programme Development Manager Jobs in Kenya
BackgroundTerre des Hommes Netherlands (TdH-NL) is an international child rights NGO committed to stopping child exploitation.
In East Africa, Terre des Hommes Netherlands works in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia. Our work focuses on prevention, provision/response, promotion/advocacy and supporting prosecution for children survivors of exploitation and those vulnerable to exploitation together with their families and communities, with a view to achieve a world free from exploitation.
TdH-NL in East Africa works within four child protection themes: Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC), Worst Forms of Child Labour (WFCL) - with a special focus on domestic work and children working in the extractive industry-, Child Trafficking and Unsafe Migration (CTM), and Child Abuse (CA) - Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights, focus on FGM and Child Marriage-.
We do this in partnership with local civil society organisations (CSOs). TdH-NL also implements humanitarian/relief and advocacy interventions across the region, specifically to address exploitation linked to natural and manmade disasters.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Follows and identifies relevant socio-political developments and translates them into consequences and opportunities for the development of (new) programs.
Contributes to the organisation’s strategic program policy and advises management, solicited and unsolicited, from its own area of concern.
Develops a vision and policy based on a strategic theme/target group/country based on strategic program policies, including developing and executing country and regional fundraising plans.
Builds a multi-annual plan and budget based on approved policies and concretises this in program proposals, projects and activities and in fundraising initiatives.
Evaluates conducted policies, implemented programs and projects and makes (policy) proposals for improvement.
Selects projects within a plan aimed at achieving organisational goals.
Formulates objectives and compiles concrete program development plans including initiating ideas and proposals for designing signature projects.
Controls the implementation of (large scale, complex and/or strategic) programs; to this end, directs the preparation, execution and evaluation of program activities.
Is responsible for managing and monitoring the program budgets for both internal and external donors.
Takes the necessary action for budget overruns and/or variances.
Works with M&E to monitor the effectiveness and quality execution of a program/projects such that ongoing interventions result in building new funding opportunities.
Responsible for managing new project design and/or renewal of ongoing projects including project ideas tracking, development of concept notes and full proposals for donor submission.
Identifies collaboration opportunities with third parties for the purpose of designing projects and programmes, realising programs, selects new collaborative partners and manages such relationship working closely with the Head of Region.
Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of internal and external partnerships in cooperation with others within the organisation.
Regularly consults, engages and builds relations with (strategic) partners and
third parties.
Maintains close internal contacts for program/project development and execution, and to obtain support.
Liaises with the responsible person in the organisation for external communication about programs.
Maintains a database of external fundraisers/ programme development consultants/project writers ensuring rapid deployments where/when needed.
Regularly conducts donor intelligence and donor mapping to identify funding opportunities for projects and programmes in the EA region in cooperation with Head Office.
Provides strategic decision leadership in the Go / No Go decisions in seeking funding opportunities.
Follows and identifies opportunities for obtaining additional funding for setting up programs/projects.
To this end, maintains close contact with internal stakeholders and collaborative partners including donors, peer organizations and other key stakeholders.
Identifies and coordinates internally possibilities for funding opportunities including engagements with private donors.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Behaviours necessary to achieve role purpose
Academic (university) education at bachelor but preferably master level with at least five (5) years experience in fundraising and programme development or related fields.
Clear thought leadership with strong analytical and problem solving skills
Knowledge of and insight into the donor landscape and developments in society
Knowledge of project management, budgeting and budget management
Knowledge of major external donors and various donor funding mechanisms
Skills in advising and creating support with donors and other external parties
Excellent team player, with strong communication, interpersonal and networking skills
Ability to provide strategic engagements and representation with donors, government and various other stakeholders.
An entrepreneurial mindset able to spot new opportunities and build viable projects
How to Apply
Please send your motivation letter and curriculum vitae quoting your expected gross remuneration by e-mail to: recruitment.africa@tdh.nl clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications for this position, no later than Sunday, 25th August, 2019.
For more information about this position, you can contact us through the same email address.
Please note that thought this is a regional position, applicants must be able to provide proof of the right to live and work in Kenya.
Kindly also note that due to the expected large responses only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The selection procedure will include an assessment test, and checking of recent professional references.
The selection process will be on a rolling basis, due to the urgency to fill this post.
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