Producers Direct is an award winning organisation led by farmers, for farmers. We operate globally with offices in Kenya, Peru and London.
We are seeking a part-time Nairobi-based Fundraising Coordinator to support our fundraising in East Africa. This is an exciting opportunity to work with an ambitious international NGO during a period of growth and transition.
Reports to: Head of Investments (UK-based)
Contract: Initial 6-month fixed-term employment contract, pending the completion of a successful probationary review period (with potential to extend the contract beyond the initial 6-months).
Goal: To support global fundraising team, ensuring long-term financial sustainability of Producers Direct.
We are looking for someone who is:
Passionate about our model and approach to supporting and empowering smallholder farmers
Willing to try new things and do things differently
Creative, innovative and excited about working with a small, passionate, diverse & creative team
Eager and ready to play a key role on an international fundraising team
Key tasks include:
Conduct donor mapping for the East Africa region and develop a fundraising plan for the region, supported by Producers Direct’s Head of Investments and Investments Coordinator
Analyse recent donor patterns and national preferences within East Africa, ensuring we can optimise emerging opportunities to support organisational growth.
Support the Head of Investments and Head of Programmes to identify strategic partners, conferences, and meetings relevant for creating visibility of our work
Prospect for new funding leads in Kenya and in the East Africa region
Support fundraising pipeline management, with specific focus on generating leads in Kenya / East Africa.
Draft and send out effective and compelling Letters of Interest and/or fundraising proposals, with the support of the Head of Investments
Support in the management of larger grants & develop partnerships with key international donors and stakeholders
Support fundraising, programme and finance teams to compile donor reports
Set up meetings for the Head of Investments (London-based) and Head of Programmes (Nairobi-based) with key partners/donors
Establish key networks and partnerships with regional donors and partners
Ensure active networking in order to give the organisation visibility and donor/funders trust and respect
Qualities/Qualifications:
A record of successful fundraising results within East Africa for international NGOs and organisations.
Experience fundraising in Kenya and East Africa for international organisations (NGOs, charities, Foundations)
Excellent interpersonal & communication skills (written/verbal)
Comfortable working in a small team/startup environment
Comfortable working across multiple cultures and languages
Self-starter, flexible and able to work on tight deadlines
Comfortable being line-managed by someone based in London
Able to manage a variety of tasks, prioritise and manage time well
Experience in participatory proposal development
Undergraduate degree and/or relevant related experience in fundraising (prospecting, proposal writing and/or grant management)
Compensation details
What we can offer:
Salary commensurate with experience.
Initial 6-month fixed term contract, pending the completion of a successful probationary review period, with scope for longer-term contract extension.
Hands on experience and responsibility from day one
The opportunity to make a real impact in a small, but ambitious organisation!
