Proposal and Report Writer/Consultant at Global Peace and Prosperity Initiative

Location: Nairobi Kenya or Hargeisa/Gabiley Somaliland

Responsible to: Programme Coordinator or Country Director

Starting date: As soon as possible or early January 2018

Duration: Six months initially with a possibility of extension.

Working hours: Full time or part time or consultancy

Key responsibilities/duties

PROPOSAL/CONCEPT WRITING

• Take the lead in the collection of funding information and identification of potential donors and funding organizations.
• Compile, maintain and update the existing database of local and international donors
• Consistently monitor donors’ websites and new calls for proposals
• Inform the partners and the staff about suitable calls for proposals in relation to ongoing activities of the organization and its set goals and plan with the team and partner to submit applications.
• In coordination with the staff and partners, participate in the development of fundraising strategy
• In collaboration with the senior staff and partner staff, develop winning concept notes, proposals and letter of inquiries in order to secure more funding
• Maintain a database of successfully funded projects in the region and derive a list of potential partners that could be contacted for future collaborations (if opportunity arises),
• Support the development and expansion of the GLOPPI programmes especially good governance, livelihoods/food security, protection, peace building projects and other projects etc.
• Participate in building and cultivating donor relations in the designated country.

REPORT WRITING AND EDITING

• Use the given template, guideline or format to organize content and gather or collect all the necessary information for writing quality reports and provide all required information for each section
• Produce concise, comprehensive, clear and accurate reports in line with the donor guidelines and expectations.
• Write quality reports that don’t only capture what was done but the impacts of the projects. Include the results and the completed activities to show progress toward the project’s objectives
• When editing reports from the field, enhance and clarify information, Use appropriate language, verify information and facts, re-write the sentences to clarify points
• Ensure that reports from the field are timely submitted to meet the writing deadline
• Write case study reports

COORDINATION MEETINGS/OTHER ACTIVITIES

• Participate in key forums and coordination meetings.
• Effectively coordinate with other partners and stakeholders by attending relevant coordination meetings and cluster coordination meetings with the government and other agencies.
• Attend conferences, donor meetings, seminars and workshops and establish relationships with people and build long term working partnerships.
• Participate in building new working relationships with donors and other NGOs by attending relevant conferences and workshops
• Support the partners to develop assessment tools and to conduct periodic quality assessment and research,
• Conduct periodic desk reviews on literature of the programme sectors and compile the latest reports and publications on the same and use it in the improvement or development of programs.
• Generate new creative and innovative project/program ideas and develop new programs.

Qualifications and experience

• A degree in fundraising, grant management, communication, journalism/mass media, international relations/studies or a relevant degree. Masters degree is preferred.
• Minimum 5 year experience working in international NGOs, UN-agencies and other relevant institutions in a similar position or consultancy.
• Strong analytical and should possess excellent communication skills, good ethics and be creative.
• Excellent English writing and research skills
• Ability to develop concise, clear and comprehensive concept notes, proposals and reports.
• At least three experience in fundraising or programme development or related field.
• Excellent understanding of donor environments or willingness to learn.
• Organizational and planning skills and ability to prioritize work to achieve results.
• Proficient in Microsoft computer applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
• dedication and commitment to poverty reduction and conflict management
• Must be Somali or Kenyan or resident in Kenya and having the work permit.
• Fluency in English required. Knowledge of other Horn of Africa languages preferred
• Should be passionate, committed, curious, honest and reliable.
• Have a positive attitude and an optimistic approach to life.
• Must possess highly developed social skills and/or outgoing personality and must have the ability to easily establish relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.