Jobs Kenya

Website: Website http://producersfoundation.org/

  • Fundraising Coordinator

    Fundraising Coordinator

    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!

  • Fundraising Coordinator

    Fundraising Coordinator

    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!

  • Center of Excellence Programme Manager

    Center of Excellence Programme Manager

    We’re looking for someone who is
    Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a small, dynamic, international team
    Passionate about CPF’s model and approach
    Willing to try things and do things differently
    Adaptable and entrepreneurial, with a can-do approach and committed to going above and beyond the role’s on-paper remit to ensure success.
    Programme Manager Job Key Roles
    Coordination of programme activities
    Development and monitoring of the programme’s brand and service consistency across partners
    Driving demand from current and new customers for training services offered in the programme
    Supporting the CPF strategy focus with Producer partners, farmers, women and youth
    Supporting farmer led inperson and digital systems in the programme
    Development of the programme’s business model
    Linking the Latin America and Africa partners to develop the programme’s network internationally
    Line management responsibilities
    Programme Manager Job Qualifications
    Motivated by CPF’s mission to work with smallholders in Africa and Latin America to develop innovative solutions to the challenges they face.
    A strong undergraduate degree (Business Management, Project Management, Development, Environment, Economics, Social Science etc)
    Knowledge of Farmer led approach and familiarity with smallholder farming systems and agricultural sector
    Some working experience, paid or un-paid in the public or private sector – preferably within the NGO or development sector
    Strong planning and organization skills, including the ability to organize workshops and meetings.
    Ability to be a self-starter and work independently, including in occasional situations where support systems and/or contact with the CPF team in the UK is minimal.
    Line management skills.
    Industry, initiative, enthusiasm and passion for international development
    Excellent English and Kiswahili language communication skills, written and oral
    Adaptability and flexibility
    Excellent IT Skills, particularly Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Access Applications

  • Fundraising Coordinator

    Fundraising Coordinator

    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!