Position: Africa Regional Program Development Manager
Location: Nairobi, Kenya with 40% travel to other
countries in Africa
About RI: Relief International (RI), an
international relief and development agency with cross-sectoral programs
bridging relief and development, currently seeks an Africa Regional Program
Development Manager.
Position Summary: Relief International currently
seeks an Africa Regional Program Development Manager (RPDM). The RPDM
will be responsible for managing and/or assisting in proposal development,
identifying opportunities, and serving as a liaison with counterpart
organizations as needed. The RPDM will be based in Kenya, with travel to
field sites and other countries as needed. The RPDM reports to the Senior
Program Development Director.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Engage
in needs assessment and identification
- Contribute
to program design, for solicited and unsolicited programs, and for pilot
and full scale programs
- Where
proposals are pending with donor agencies, RPDM should be familiar with
the proposal and meet with donor officers to ensure program plans represent
a good fit with donor objectives
- Where
a proposal is not yet submitted, RPDM will attend relevant RFA/P meetings
and gather information to be relayed to HQ for the preparation of
proposals
- Participate
in the preparation of funding proposals, including leading proposal
writing efforts
- Attend
regional and national coordination meetings
- Maintain
regular contact with donors, IOs, national governments, etc. to track
development priorities and inform HQ of upcoming RFA/Ps per HQ guidance
- Represent
RI in other related meetings, seminars, lectures, and presentations
ensuring RI plays its full role as an active social development
organization.
- Represent
RI to the diplomatic community, particularly to ambassadors and other
representatives of countries to gather relevant information related to
program development, for proposal preparation, and to ensure cooperation
and support for RI plans
- Assist
the RI field offices with troubleshooting, backstopping, etc. as requested
by HQ
- If
needed, assist with the field level printing and delivery of proposals,
within submission deadlines
- Undertake
travel within Africa as required in the pursuit of the above tasks
- Prepare
regular activity reports for HQ
- Undertake
other ad hoc tasks, as instructed by HQ
- 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
Salary: Commensurate with experience and
qualifications.
