Job Vacancies at BURN

Position Summary                 

• Reporting to the Grants Manager, the Grants Writer will be responsible to write clear, organized, and compelling proposals for BURN. They will apply their knowledge of fundraising methods and plans to reach our income goals. They will also collaborate with team members in the organization to assist with other fundraising projects and develop relationships with key stakeholders.
• The success in this role is dependent on the position holder possessing excellent research skills, the ability to write and communicate at a very high level, proficient knowledge of fundraising methods and being committed to BURN’s mission. Preferred applicants are deadline-driven team players with outstanding multitasking abilities.

Key Responsibilities  

• Responsible for researching and developing a portfolio of donors. 
• Responsible for identifying, planning, writing, preparing, and presenting grant proposals and accompanying materials (including budgets and timelines) and completing appropriate follow-through and stewardship for multiple grants/gifts. 
• Manages the proposal development and submission process; writes and prepares grant proposals, reports and other well-written, compelling, and consistent documents that meet the strategic direction and funding needs of BURN while aligning with donor goals. 
• Executes tailored solicitation, cultivation and stewardship plans for each grant to ensure that revenue goals and mission priorities are funded.
• Developing relationships and collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Maintaining proficient knowledge of the organization’s history and products.
• Furnishing prospective funders with supporting documents.

Key Qualifications.            

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Marketing, Administration, Public Relations, Communication, or a related field; or equivalent work experience 
• At least three (3) years of grant writing/reporting experience 
• Demonstratable experience in soliciting and winning government grants.
• Experience developing budgets and outcomes/deliverables.
• Strong critical thinking, judgment, and strategic decision-making.
• Experience with M&E and building / maintaining budgets.
• Proficiency with measuring and reaching income goals.
• Excellent knowledge of fundraising information sources.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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Position Summary 

• Employment is a six-month maternity reliever contract.
• Reporting to the Head of HR, the individual will play a crucial supporting role within the Human Resources functions in Ruiru, Kenya. This individual will be responsible for assisting in various administrative and operational tasks to ensure the smooth functioning of HR processes and the overall well-being of the workforce.

Key Responsibilities 

• Onboarding process: the employee will oversee the onboarding process for all new employees of BURN including inducting them through all documentation (contracts, policies, rules, and procedures).  For ex-pats, ensuring that there is a smooth transition to Kenya including the acquisition of an entry visa, travel insurance, flight, and airport transfer to Burn House.
• Reviewing company policies and training the employees on the changes.
• Collecting all documentation required for contract preparation from all new employees.
• Monitoring contract expiry date by managing the electronic employee data sheet and ensuring that employees do not work without valid contracts.
• Dealing with any HR-related issues brought up by employees and escalating them to management where necessary.
• Participating in various appraisal meetings for employees and following up on manager appraisal feedback.
• Managing the filing for middle-level and top-management employees.
• Performing correct exit process for all employees and contractors, ensuring that all documentation is signed off before exit, medical for factory employees exiting the company is done and all the items that belong to the company are returned in good condition.
• Coordinating the medical check-up for all employees.
• Keeping the training calendar updated and ensuring that training needs are well captured and organizing training and following up with NITA reimbursements.
• Assisting the Health officer with WIBA issues.
• Keeping on top of changes in Kenyan Labor Laws.

Key Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in HR management or any other related degree
• Membership to the IHRM
• A strong understanding of HR principles, practices, and employment laws.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a busy HR department
• Prior experience in the manufacturing industry.