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Regional Resource Development Manager, Africa Based in Nairobi Kenya or
Kampala, Uganda
Position Title:Regional Resource Development Manager
Duty Station: Nairobi ,Kenya or Kampala, Uganda
Organization:Saferworld
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Application Deadline:12 April 2015
Organizational Profile:
Saferworld is an independent non¬governmental organisation that works to
prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. We work with civil society,
governments and international organisations to encourage and support effective
policies and practices through advocacy, research and policy development, and
through supporting the actions of others.
We receive funding from a range of donors including numerous governments,
the European Commission, charitable trusts and individuals. The FUnding Team is
responsible for managing fundraising activities across the organisation and
currently manages grants to the overall value in excess of £12 million.
Saferworld is a gro\ving and ambitious organisation with a clear vision and
strategy for our future development. The Regional Resource Development Manager
will work closely wtth the Head of FUnding to support the implementation of
Saferworld's funding strategy over the coming period for the two African
regions. As most of our existing grants come from a number of governments and
multilateral donors, Saferworld is looking for someone who can manage these
institutional relations as well as bring other fundraising skills to the team.
The post holder will oversee the strategic development of funding sources
in the region, in close coordination with the Heads of Programmes and Programme
Development Advisors in the two regions and will oversee work being conducted
by two Grant
Management regional positions based in Nairobi and Kampala respectively.
The post holder will contribute to the development and implementation of
Saferworld's fundraising strategy through the conceptualisation and design of
winning bids targeting institutional donors, with specific reference to:
• ensuring the development and effective implementation of funding
strategies for regional programmes in Africa, to sustain an overall annual
portfolio in excess of £7m;
identifying funding sources, writing or co-writing bids and coordinating
the submission of funding proposals for programmes in Africa;
developing and enhancing the capacity of a decentralised grant management
and quality control systems in the region;
• The successful candidate will have considerable fundraising experience
with a proven and significant record of success with institutional donors.
She will also have a good understanding of international development issues
coupled with excellent analytical skills wtth the ability to combine donor
requirements with programmatic and financial information.
Mode of application:
The deadline for applications is 12 April 2015
Please go to www.saferworld.org.uk!about/jobs for a full job
description and details of how to apply
