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
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
The recruiting organization (Relief International) has not specified a closing date for this vacancy. While we regularly check to ensure that this vacancy remains open, please visit the recruiting organization's website for its current status.
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