Career Opportunities at Hivos East Africa

Job context

This position is an integral part of the Hivos Fundraising Team. S/he is responsible for fund development activities for the organization. These activities include grant writing, supporting programme development; and supporting reporting to donors. 

Specifically, s/he is responsible for writing proposals in conjunction with Programme Development Officers and Programme Managers.

Your responsibilities

• Responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to bilateral donors, foundation and corporate sources based on programme development plans and proposals from Programme Development Officers
• Perform prospect research with Programme Development Officers on foundations and corporations to evaluate prospects for corporate and foundation grants.
• Work with Programme Managers to gather information necessary to report to corporate/foundation funders on current grant programmes.

• Support grant reporting as required by foundation/corporate donors.

• Provide stewardship to current donors, including work with Communications Officer & Monitoring Officer to provide regular written updates to donors.
• Understanding of organizational structure, functions and needs.
• Understanding of institutional history and programmes.
• Track statistics relevant to development and provide department with written materials necessary for donor stewardship.
• Assist with other fundraising projects as requested.

Your profile

Knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of the grant application process for major multilateral and bilateral donors (mandatory) including EU, Global Fund and bilateral donors.
• Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals (mandatory).
• Strong editing skills & attention to detail.
• Knowledge of fundraising techniques and strategies (mandatory).
• Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospect research (mandatory).
• Knowledge of fundraising information sources (e.g. grants database).
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to incorporate accurate and pertinent information in the proposal or application.
• Strong contributor in team environments. Must be able to work and  communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience with grant writing (mandatory).
• Previous experience with non-profit fundraising.
• Experience working in deadline-driven environments.
• Able to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Able to monitor and meet income goals.

What we offer

We offer a competitive package based on the candidate’s qualifications.

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Role purpose

The PO in charge of Functionality & Carbon Credits Processes shall leads in coordinating and supporting National Biogas Programmes (NBPs) to design and implement activities of the two set of processes described above and further details in their result areas below. The task covers the 5 ABPP countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Burkina Faso) and therefore includes regular travel to these countries.

The PO is answerable to the ABPP Fund Manager and report to the ABPP Design Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (DMEL) Manager.

Result areas

1. Coordinate all Carbon Finance processes

• Support in Designing of Programme (PoA) and project activities (VPAs);
• Coordinate carbon credit related Monitoring and verification exercises – Support ABPP DMEL to ensure ABPP database is compliance with carbon monitoring requirements;
• Organise monitoring surveys including user, usage surveys and Kitchen Performance Tests;
• Coordinate and organize monitoring site visits by consultants (DOEs).

1. Coordinate the biogas plant quality control processes  

• Monitoring Plant  Repairs, Maintenance and Training (RMT);
• Monitor countries  unflagging of plants with technical issues.

1. Communication

• Oversee internal communication on carbon finance items;
• Ensure effective communication between ABPP central team and the national biogas programmes;
• Prepare communications for stakeholder forum;
• Provide input to communicate about carbon finance items on the carbon website.

1. Training and Guidance

• Mentor and build capacity of national biogas programmes on carbon finance processes 
  •  Monitor overall Functionality rate and provide countries with areas of improvement   

Knowledge, competency and experience

• Bachelors Degree in Environmental Sciences or Energy Financing or other relevant academic background (essential);
• Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation is an added advantage;
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience (essential), background in a similar role (desirable);
• Well organised and able to keep deadlines. The job requires excellent time management skills and ability to juggle competing priorities;
• Good group leadership qualities and able to work in a multi-stakeholder environment;
• Strong analytical, conceptual skills and knowledge;
• Excellent communication (verbal and writing skills in English) and interpersonal skills;
• Capacity to produce high-quality briefs and reports;
• Good level of proficiency in Windows Excel and quantitative analysis;
• Experience in data management;
• Ability to design data collection tools, surveys, surveillance systems, and evaluations;
• Demonstrated ability to train and build capacity of others;
• Strong interpersonal skills and managerial capacity;
• Experience in a non-governmental organization or donor setting (desirable).

What we offer

We offer a competitive package based on the candidate’s qualifications.

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Job context

The Programme Officer reports to the Programme Manager–Green Foods and Landscapes. He/She is responsible for the growth and development of new and/or existing programmes in the region, consistent with Hivos’ vision and standards for sustainable green foods and landscapes. He/She will be the main contact between Hivos, donors, and partners in the development of new and /or existing initiatives that provide for strategic and innovative programme expansion for organizational growth. The successful candidate will work closely with other Programme Officers and Program staff in the Hivos regional office.

You are:

• Passionate about seeking and generating solutions to problems around affordable food, sustainably produced food, agricultural diversity and improved food policies;
• You like seeking new solutions to perennial problems;
• You are comfortable with farmers, donors, agri-business start ups and policy makers.

Your responsibilities

1. Identifying and prioritizing new areas of innovative programme development in relation to Hivos’ priorities and strategies in the green foods and productive landscapes domain.
2. Designing and implementing a strategy to identify, track, and secure suitable and sufficient funding and resources to support Hivos’ evolving work in green foods and productive landscapes. This includes:

• Identifying and proactively pursuing grants and fundraising opportunities;
• Preparing grant applications, concept notes and proposals to donors;
• Coordinating fundraising activities and events;
• Seeking in-kind, financial, and/or pro-bono support from relevant partners,              companies, governments, and service providers;
• Building a solid donor intelligence network/base representing the local, regional, and international donor communities, with a view to expanding Hivos’ green foods and productive landscapes portfolio;
• Establishing and participating in formal and informal networks with relevant partners, donors, and actors;
• Building strategic and lasting partnerships with investors, donors, governments, development partners and the private sector.

1. Actively participating and contributing to financial forecasting at the project and organizational level to determine necessary funding and resource requirements.
2. Securing suitable and sufficient funding and resources to support Hivos’ operational requirements.
3. Actively representing the organization’s programme development interests at relevant meetings, events, and within resource mobilization or donor-specific peer networks, as they relate to Hivos’ work.
4. Contribute to programme monitoring and evaluation to ensure concepts and proposals adhere to donor requirements and Hivos’ policies and procedures.
5. Provide other programmatic, research, administrative, and logistical support as needed.

Your profile

• Masters degree in Agriculture economics, development or related discipline (mandatory)
• Minimum 3 years of post-graduate work experience in nonprofit program development and/or fundraising within the private sector and/or international development organizations. With specific knowledge of the economic, social, environmental, and development context in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Demonstrated donor network in Kenya (required) and in the region (preferred).
• Good networking, marketing, proposal development, and IT skills.
• Ability to work on short-term assignments with tight deadlines while managing multiple tasks and pipelines.
• Ability to work independently, and function effectively as a member of a global team, and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Excellent research, analytical and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

• High levels of personal integrity and accountability.

Working conditions

The Programme Officer will be based in the Kenya office, but with frequent and regular travel to the Uganda and Tanzania offices. The Programme Officer is expected to travel frequently as needed.

What we offer

We offer a competitive package based on the candidate’s qualifications.

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Job context

The Green Society’s, Green Foods and Productive Landscapes portfolio works with regional, national and local organizations to increase the supply and access to affordable and healthy food provided by food actors. We also work to ensure improved food policies are adopted by governments and the private sector. Our approach pays attention to soil fertility, agricultural biodiversity, climate mitigation and adaptation, green knowledge development, a decent living for farmers, and gender inclusiveness.

The Programme Manager oversees the coordination and administration of all aspects of the Green Foods and Productive Landscapes Programme including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and overseeing programme activities.

Your responsibilities

1.  Programme Implementation: Overall management and coordination of programs and projects in the green foods and productive landscapes portfolio in East Africa including but not limited to:-

• Provide strategic and technical oversight to ensure programs deliver high quality outputs with accuracy, consistency and on time.
• Ensure regular field visits to all programme sites and maintain strong and productive relationships with implementing partners, stakeholders and donors.
• Oversee adaptive management and provide regular feedback on work plans, reports and budgets to ensure the programmes remain relevant.
• With Project Managers and Officers, maintain excellent and healthy donor relations and ensure partners adhere to grant agreements.
• In collaboration with the Finance Manager & Project leads, prepare and monitor programme budgets and conduct modifications when necessary.
• Lead and manage program monitoring and evaluation for continuous learning, improvement and growth.
• To assess the levels of risks associated with programme implementation and suggest mitigation strategies.
• Ensure donor reports are submitted to donors in the best possible quality and with strict adherence to donor reporting guidelines.
• Promote brand visibility through innovative communication and information dissemination e.g. through policy briefs, media briefs, reports, strategic infographics etc.

2. Plan for, Develop & Resource Programmes: Ensure strategic relevance and continuation of Green Food and Productive Landscape programmes through proposal development and building mutually beneficial relationships with potential donors and partners.

• With partners, staff members and other stakeholders, work to co-create & develop innovative programmes that seek to address identified opportunities in accordance with Hivos’ Green Food & Productive Landscape goals. 
• Plan the overall delivery overall programme and its activities.
• Develop new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the organization.
• Develop and implement long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the programme.
• Develop an annual budget and operating plan to support the programme.
• With the Design, Monitoring and Evaluation and Learning Staff, develop a program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the program and to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop funding proposals for new and existing programmes to ensure the continuous delivery of services,

• Supervise and support the Programme Development Officer and other staff in development of fundable proposals, and ensure proposal quality before submission to the Regional Director.
• Work closely with the Programme Development Officer to gather donor intelligence and identify potential sources of funding.
• Maintain excellent donor relations through close consultation with the Regional Director as required.
• Represent Hivos to donors, government officials, UN agencies, other development partners and other stakeholders as needed.

3. Human Resource Management: S/he is responsible for performance management of all staff reporting to him/her.

• Manage staff development through performance based management and leadership.
• Create a conducive work environment and team culture for professional growth and development of personnel at all levels.

4. Provide Leadership: The post holder will be a member of the Hivos East Africa Management Team.

• Be part of the organisation's management team and support the Director through useful contributions and taking on additional roles as may be required.
• Contribute to the development of the overall Regional strategy.
• Represent Hivos & Green Food through active participation and constructive engagement in regional and global platforms.

Your profile

• You must have an advanced university degree in Agriculture and Rural Development.
• At least 5-8 years of managing diverse teams: Able to manage a diverse team of persons and teams drawn from multiple countries and in multiple disciplines and sectors. This includes an ability to inspire teams to deliver quality results and promote partnership collaboration.
• At least 5-8 years experience in programme and financial management.
• Demonstrable experience & track record in working with international donors in substantial programmes.
• Demonstrable track-record in programme development and resource mobilization.

Working Conditions

The Programme Manager will be based in the Kenya office, but with frequent and regular travel to the Uganda and Tanzania offices. The Programme Manager is expected to travel frequently to remote parts of rural Africa, and internationally to represent Hivos as needed.

What we offer

We offer a competitive package based on the candidate’s qualifications.

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The Regional Advocacy Manager will work in a dynamic and professional project team comprising advocacy officers, communication officers and the IIED experts. She/He will report to the Regional Director, Hivos East Africa and work with the Program Manager, Green Foods and Productive landscapes; with functional reporting to the Sustainable Diets Programme Manager in the Hivos Head Office.

Your responsibilities:

• The Regional Advocacy Manager develops, manages, and implements the advocacy activities of the SD4ALL programme at local, national, regional and global levels including positioning and profiling of  the Strategic Partnership between Hivos and IIED.
• She/He engages in relevant debates and maintains regular communication with partners to generate social, moral, and political support required to successfully implement the programme.
• She/He works in close liaison with partner organisations by building collaborative networks, building and supporting the strengthening of  advocacy capacities and stimulating action in the area of advocacy.
• Together with relevant local and national government institutions, Civil Society Organisations, private sector actors and other stakeholders, develops or reviews policies, practices and programmes on sustainable diets.
• Provides guidance to local and regional actors to adopt multi-stakeholder collaboration and engagement as a key strategy to implement programmes and activities that contribute to SD4ALL.
• Develops evidence based and innovative solutions to pressing issues around sustainable diets through liaison with national and international research institutions.
• Develops simple and effective messages for different target groups including the media, policy makers, practitioners, citizens, and academia.
• Establishes and sustains useful networks and relationships with influential people at local, national, regional and international levels with a view to gathering information and ideas, learning, collaborating, and advocating for sustainable diets.
• Fundraises and develops new programmes in advocacy and lobbying for sustainable diets in the region.
• Monitors and forecasts the developments and actions of key actors in Hivos’ environment and/or in specific focal areas and provide internal actors access to relevant and actionable intelligence in relation to challenges, opportunities, threats, and risks.
• Initiates, facilitates and manages or co-manages relevant advocacy campaigns (in consultation with actors); and uphold high standards of quality and integrity in line with Hivos’ project management conditions and relationships with internal and external actors.
• Reports and disseminates information relevant to the programme through external and Hivos’ knowledge management platforms, and works closely with colleagues in the regional offices to achieve the organisation’s vision.

Your profile:

• Masters or advanced degree in public policy, social sciences, food related sciences or related field.- required.
• A minimum of five years' experience in advocacy and lobbying in food and agriculture related issues in a reputable organisation.- required.
• Understanding of policy formulation processes, budget analysis, tracking and accountability mechanisms and tools, and regulatory procedures at county, national and regional levels.
• Excellent understanding of key policy levers and strategies to adapt to influence a variety of decision makers and high level public and private sector audiences at local, national and regional levels.
• Excellent strategic and analytical skills, with strong leadership and management skills.
• Demonstrated creativity and proactive approach to advocacy.
• Experience with civil society organizations, including capacity development.
• Excellent networking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and writing skills.
• Administratively self-sufficient: excellent ICT skills with MS Office and Excel, attention to detail.
• High level of personal integrity and accountability.

Working conditions

The position is based in Kampala with regular travel in the region and some international travel.

What we offer

We offer a competitive package based on the candidate’s qualifications.