Deputy Director, Icrw Africa at International Center for Research on Women (ICRW)

Primary Role:

The Deputy Director Africa will manage ICRW Africa’s efforts to procure financial support from foundation, corporate, and government sources. The Deputy Director must develop funding plans, identify prospects, develop proposals, support the grant solicitations, work collaboratively with senior program staff, and cultivate and solicit institutional donors. The incumbent will facilitate institutional grant-seeking activities for ICRW Africa, including the conceptualization of development strategies, proposal development, and prospect identification. The Deputy Director will be based in Nairobi Kenya with regular travel.

Reporting:

The incumbent will report to the Director for ICRW Africa and will be required to work closely with a variety of staff including the regional team.

Education:

Ph.D. in a relevant field (Gender Studies, Public policy, Public health, Economics, Sociology or related subjects) with a minimum of 8 years of experience on gender and development, or a Master’s degree with at least 10 years of relevant experience.

Experience:

Practical field experience in a broader area of expertise and advanced skills with research and analysis, monitoring and evaluation and programmatic activities is essential.Demonstrable experience in cultivating donor relationships, securing foundation and U.S. and European government grants, and writing donor proposals and reports. Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and describe funding needs in a way that is compelling and comprehensive to the potential donor –corporate and foundation. Demonstrated understanding of international development and the funding environment for ICRW’s program areas; experience working in sub Saharan Africa is desirable.

Skills:

• Superior verbal and written communicator with the ability to develop complex proposals.
• Demonstrated strategic skills, with adeptness at planning, prioritizing, organizing and following through. Must be a facilitator, collaborator, and coordinator with outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish, maintain, and strengthen relationships with significant donors on behalf of the institution, and an understanding of the record keeping and stewardship systems that support a successful donor relations program. n appreciation of the skills and support systems needed to work productively with corporate and foundation contacts.