MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To provide technical support in the identification and development of Amref Health Africa programmes in line with Strategy including development, finalisation and submission of high quality proposals and concept papers.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
KEY RESPONSIBILITY
MAIN TASKS
Business Development Support the development and submission of high quality concept notes, expressions of interest and full proposals to institutional donors.
Support relevant Country offices to gather, synthesis and support analysis of information about prospective partners and competitors to inform bid decisions
Scoping for opportunities
Provide support in the collection and presentation of information on funding opportunities (from specific websites, publications, the press, and other sources) to inform bid decisions
Client relations Liaise with various teams and departments across the organisation to increase donors, partners and stakeholders awareness of Amref Health Africa’s niche area, performance and reputation as a means to increase and ensure follow-on funding.
Preparedness Update and edit capability statements, best practices, key outcomes across all thematic areas and past performance references in readiness for proposal development.
Liaison Liaise with other teams within Amref Health Africa such as Communications and Corporate Fundraising departments to enhance the achievement of shared goals and objectives Knowledge management
Provide support and generation of timely and accurate reports Responsible for maintaining a database of proposals and concepts notes, based on the Amref Information Management System (AIMS)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Job description current as at Feb 2020
Education and knowledge
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or Development Studies.
Familiarity with use of databases.
Principles of data organisation and project management
Experience
At least -3 years’ experience in supporting proposal development with a development organisation (preferably with a focus on public/community health and development) in Africa
Experience in donor mapping and prospecting; • Working with local and international partners
Demonstrated capacity to generate ideas and finish tasks on time
Ability to work in multicultural contexts and teams, including managing internal and external relationships across countries.
Skills
Ability to write clearly, concisely, and in a logical manner
Good team player and communicator
Attention to detail
Flexibility
Interpersonal skills
Competences
Results Oriented
Quick learner willing to go the extra mile to achieve deadlines
