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  • Regional Finance Change Management Lead Regional Cash Specialist

    Regional Finance Change Management Lead Regional Cash Specialist

    Job Description

    The IRC is currently implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Management system across the Finance, Supply Chain and Grants Management functions in all IRC locations. Project Integra will retire several existing systems, bringing them into a cloud-based Microsoft Dynamics 365 environment. Integra is the largest investment in systems that the IRC has ever made and will change the way we work. Integra in itself is not the only major change to IRC’s approach to Finance as all Finance policies and procedures are being updated and additional complementary systems to Integra are being implemented (e.g. Kariba, Power BI and Cost Allocation). 
    The Regional Finance Change Management Lead provides ERP training and accounting support to ensure the successful implementation of finance transformation initiatives in IRC’s country offices and regional office. These initiatives will lead to value optimization, efficiency and effectiveness within the Crisis Response, Recovery and Development (CRRD) function.
    This position works closely with the Regional Finance Director, country office finance and program teams to lead and support the finance change management process. The goal of finance change management is to ensure that program team members have the right tools, business processes and support available at the right time and place to be able to do their jobs effectively in concert with an efficient Finance function. Furthermore, the incumbent plays a key role in ensuring that Finance remains a critical organizational business partner delivering accurate, insightful and timely financial management information.
    The role is part of the regional team and reports to the Regional Finance Director (RFD), with a dotted line (MIP – Management In Partnership) to the Director of Global Finance Change Management for technical guidance and support. 

     
    Major Responsibilities: 

     In close partnership with the RFD, own the successful deployment of the new Microsoft Dynamics ERP system (called Integra at IRC) across country offices in the region. Integra will provide the foundation for many of the finance transformation initiatives over several years.
     Provide technical training and accounting support to country offices on ERP system changes, new accounting policies, procedures and ways of working.
     Guide continuous improvement so that processes are tailored to the needs of the region and the countries within it.
     Work closely with headquarters teams including Finance and Operations and Process Excellence (Integra team) to represent the region on finance-related Integra matters.
     Collaborate with the Training team to provide effective training and capacity building of all staff, specifically on finance components.
     Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement and innovation that values learning and a commitment to quality.

     
     Support the RFD in communicating finance changes across the region.

     Use an encouraging and collaborative approach to establish clear and mutually agreed expectations, set objectives, establish priorities, and monitor and evaluate results.
     Implement plans that result in successful adoption and achieve measured improvements in finance operations.
     Provide surge capacity to country offices or fill gaps in the country finance teams as required.
     Raise awareness of the need for change and build a desire to participate in and encourage change.
     Drive collaboration and knowledge sharing at all levels of the organization to break down silos and achieve the best results for transformation and optimized execution.
     Track and analyze success metrics and provide regular updates on status and progress.
     Document key learning and use this to improve knowledge management and revise change management plans.
     Participate in the development and delivery of plans, goals, objectives and priorities for the Regional Finance department and undertake other duties as assigned.

     
    Job Requirements

     Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Accounting or CPA or equivalent
     At least 6 years of experience within NGO/Corporate Finance environment using ERP systems
     Skilled at facilitating cross-functional projects in an efficient yet collaborative manner
     Excellent written / verbal communication skills, and follow-up skills
     Written and spoken proficiency in English.
     Strong analytical skills and creative problem-solving skills
     Sophisticated MS Excel skills
     Excellent writing, presentation and facilitation skills
     Willingness to travel to IRC country offices within the region up to 50% of the time
     Able to work with diverse teams in diverse locations, engaging their input and dedication to success

    The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Equality, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

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  • ICT Manager

    ICT Manager

    Introduction
    The job holder will be responsible for providing the strategic focus and direction to the ICT function and determine relevant ICT opportunities in line with corporate strategies.
    Specification

    Area 1: ICT Technology development

    To ensure sustained business at KWAL’s by proactively implementing appropriate ICT infrastructure and providing ICT products and services that create efficient service delivery and support KWAL’s performance.
    Lead overall technology engagements/projects/programs to successful completion, on time, on budget in line with desired outcomes.
    Develop and implement an organization-wide information technology (IT) strategy and Enterprise Architecture that aligns with the organization’s vision and its current and long-term business objectives.
    Contribute to business planning at the top executive level so that future IT opportunities and challenges can be taken into account so that the organization’s IT strategy is aligned with other business strategies.
    Establish and maintain the ICT reputation and credibility with key business stakeholders.
    Ensure stable and optimized SDLC across all application
    Alignment with Distell Ltd Enterprise Architecture and Governance Framework

    Area 2: Leadership & Innovation

    Contribute to the general business understanding of the business value of ICT in the organization and business leadership
    Propose new/enhanced functionality with regard to methods, systems and work processes, which lead to higher quality or better results or reduced cost
    Stay abreast of current developments in industry best business practices
    Fulfil role of futurist and trusted advisor relating Digital advances that will impact KWAL

    Area 2: ICT Policies & Guidelines

    Lead the development, implementation and enforcement of ICT related policies and procedures to ensure focus to the overall strategy and objectives.
    To develop, implement, monitor and maintain policies and procedures to guide the ICT operations of KWAL.
    Manage ICT Audit activities and subsequent actions.
    Alignment to Distell Ltd Governance Framework

    Area 3: ICT Security

    Develop an overall IT security strategy and ensure that appropriate IT security systems and processes are in place to protect the privacy and integrity of the organization’s information and related intellectual property.
    Actively manage Cyber Risk and response strategy

    Area 4: Team Development

    Establish systems to attract, develop, engage, and retain talented individuals and create an environment where they can realize their full potential and contribute to the attainment of departmental and organizational goals.
    Organize and manage the available human capital within the department through training, development and proper positioning to ensure optimal productivity and high value services to internal and external customers by leveraging on synergies and good communication.

    Requirements

    A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
    Professional qualification in ICT will be an added advantage.
    A Master’s Degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
    At least eight 8 years’ experience in an ICT Department in medium to large organization, five (5) of which must be in a management position.
    FMCG industry will be an added advantage.

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    kwal.jb.skillsmapafrica.com

  • Plant Controller

    Plant Controller

    Our client, in the manufacturing Industry seeks to recruit a Plant Controller. The Job holder will be responsible for ensuring availability of good quality information to enable decision making, challenging the plant on production efficiency, inventory management, controls and plant expenditure to ensure continuous improvement and managing risks to provide assurance of a sound control environment.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Coordinates and spearheads a tailored approach to the Group’s performance management cycle and ensures that the group guidelines are consistently applied. This entails review of budget/ monthly & quarterly forecasts to ensure that the business objectives are reflected in the same. Challenge and ensure clear action plans are in place to ensure validity of the planning processes to deliver budget, Performance Improvement Plans & country ambition plans.
    Delivers timely and accurate reports required by the Plant and BU management that are compliant with financial accounting procedures and legal requirements.
    Performs detailed analysis of plant performance reports to ensure consistency of information with other reports e.g.  monthly  production  reports,  TIS  reports,  production  planning  reports  etc,  explaining  variances  of  key performance indicators compared to plan and advising management on corrective actions and enable decision making.
    Monitors the robustness of the plant control environment and drive any necessary corrective actions to ensure compliance with group policies and procedures.
    Contributes to the definition and application of a Group “common language” and ensures its implementation within the plant to ensure compliance to group and international accounting standards.
    Reviews and challenges plant investment project requests to ensure financial viability, consistency with BU strategy and plant improvement plans and compliance with group rules.  This will also involve the design, operational effectiveness and documentation of the CAPEX management business process.
    Initiates internal and external benchmarking with plants within and outside the business unit in order to identify best practices for implementation at the plant.
    Championing working capital management, in particular inventory control, with close collaboration with plant teams.

    Educational Background & Experience

    University degree preferably in a business/ statistics related course.
    A professional qualification with an acknowledged accounting body such as ACCA, CPA or equivalent.
    A minimum of 6 years work experience, 3 of which should have been in a manufacturing setting at a managerial level or level of Team leader/ manager in an audit environment.
    Good computer knowledge, exposure to an ERP environment and advanced reporting tools and good knowledge of Microsoft office applications.
    Excellent project and change management skills

    MANAGEMENT
    Leadership & Behavioral Skills

    Ability to mobilize people and inspire them towards a common ambition and better results
    Ability to lead by example and foster effective team work
    Good planning and organizational skills.
    Good reporting, communication and presentation skills.
    High level of analytical and performance management skills and ability to pay attention to detail.
    Ability to undertake measurable risks and be able to challenge the status quo.
    Ability to be assertive in decision making while ensuring effective/disciplined execution.
    Must demonstrate courage, integrity, commitment consideration for others in the daily execution of duties.
    The  ability  to  demonstrate  support  for  innovation  and  for  organizational  changes  needed  to  improve  the organization’s effectiveness.
    Ability to develop, maintain and strengthen partnerships with others inside and outside the organization who can provide information, assistance and support.

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: jobs1@hcsafrica.com using the position as subject of email.

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    jobs1@hcsafrica.com

  • Trade Finance Office Business Development Officer

    Trade Finance Office Business Development Officer

    Job Purpose
    Reporting to the Head of Trade Finance, the position is part of the team that is responsible for the implementation of the Trade Finance strategy, growth of trade finance income and business volumes through effective management of the trade finance portfolio whilst ensuring high level of customer satisfaction and compliance of internal procedures and operational controls.
    Minimum Qualifications and Experience

    Bachelors degree in finance or any other business related course.
    Diploma in banking/finance or CPA (Kl holder.
    Five to six years commercial banking experience of which at least four years of procedure development in trade finance is a must.
    Experience in structuring and implementing trade finance transactions.
    Strong knowledge of trade finance, local corporate banking market and vision about future direction and market sensitives.
    Strong analytical and interpersonal skills

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    Please send your application letter, CV and copies of your academic papers to humanresource@devbank.com by close of business 28th July 2021

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  • Senior Manager, Corporate Credit Analysis

    Senior Manager, Corporate Credit Analysis

    Job Purpose Statement 
    The purpose of the role is to lead a team of Credit Managers within corporate credit unit. The job function will have an overall responsibility of ensuring quality appraisal of credit applications by the team for new, renewal and/or extensions of credit, using a range of criteria including and not limited to the applicants business and financial records, credit history, bank records, tax returns and other credit-related data, stress-tested in the context of the operating (political, economic, social, technological/digital, legal/regulatory and environmental) landscape to ascertain the risk involved in extending credit and the ability of the applicant to repay, and make recommendations on the nature, structure and terms of the loan or line of credit that will protect the bank’s ability to recoup funds loaned at a profit based on the applicants’ credit score and credit worthiness.
    The job holder will be responsible for the quality of all credit requests prepared by the team, they will also be expected to prepare sound, prudent and judicious credit request proposals in line with the Bank’s credit policy. 
    Key Accountabilities (Duties and Responsibilities) 
    Core; Growth 
    This position is responsible for researching, analysing, identifying and presenting opportunities for lending, supporting the achievement of Corporate banking division financial targets both top-line growth and portfolio performance targets:

    Increase revenue from existing and new customers and share of wallet thereon
    Attain target Facility fees
    Quality of portfolio (Maintain PAR/ NPL & impairment charge within set metrics)

    Internal business processes 
    This position is responsible for collaborating with internal and external partners to determine the risk vs. benefits of lending to customers that result in customer acquisition and providing insightful feedback on industry trends: The job holder will be responsible to ensure;

    Adherence of SLA by all the stakeholders
    Adherence to agreed turnaround times
    Adherence to Credit Policy and ensuring breaches are highlighted at all times
    That all audit issues are; 

    closed within the quarter of identification, or within agreed time frames, whichever is shorter
    Nil repeat findings
    Ensure Audit rating improvement from previous period

    Robust Covenant Monitoring to ensure that all approved covenants are tracked as per approval terms
    Proper Environmental and Social Monitoring (E&S) & reporting by;

    Continuous review of E&S monitoring & reporting process to align to policy requirements
    Validation of the E&S categorization and the E&S appraisal
    Guide the relevant stakeholders to ensure that E&S assessments are conducted as per policy requirements and procedures 

    Enhanced credit origination system (CQ) experience by championing continuous improvement in the workflow processes to ensure smooth 

    Customer; Keeping the promise 
    Enhance customer experience through timely annual reviews and meeting set turnaround times on all facilities by;

    Ensuring SLA Adherence of 5 days for CR preparation by the Credit managers
    Ensuring 100% timely annual review of facilities
    Ensuring periodic monitoring of facility covenants by the team e.g (Debenture valuation, share of wallet, trigger events etc.)
    Continuous training and engagement of the team to reduce the number of reworks based on quality of the CR’s

     
    Connection; Market leadership 
    Improvement in returns per customer through identification of revenue leakage or additional revenue opportunities through structuring and offering appropriate products
    Learning and growth 

    Participation in learning opportunities both on-the job and classroom trainings available through the learning academy
    Identify training needs for the corporate credit managers
    Determine and manage leave & succession plans for self and team members

    Job Specifications 
    Academic:

    Preferred: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized accredited university
    Desirable: Masters’ degree will be an added advantage

    Professional:
    CPA / ACCA qualification
    Desired work experience:

    A minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience in a similar-sized organisation.
    Good track record of credit analysis and financial understanding. Has demonstrated over the span of the career credit and financial analysis skills required to effectively perform credit analysis and portfolio maintenance activities/tasks in a manner that consistently achieves high-quality standards or benchmarks.
    In-depth knowledge of the local banking industry, banking products, banking services and banking regulations. Sound working knowledge and understanding of general commercial regulations and practices.

    Technical Competencies
    Industry Knowledge 

    Seasoned industry player through breadth and depth of exposure to diverse players, across multiple channels and platforms. Shares insights on industry trends; identifies opportunities that can be exploited and concerns to be avoided/mitigated against.
    Reference point and mentor for customers, colleagues, partners, government, etc. 

    Credit Analysis 

    Identifies and interprets risks related to sector, industry and business dynamics and the influence of macroeconomic, market-driven, competitive, and strategic influences on current and future industry and business risks.
    Insights guide the development of the capital allocation plan for the organisation.
    Certified Credit Executive (CCE) or equivalent.

    Networking Skills
    Continuously builds and strengthens networks for the institution within all spheres of the economy within the region; at all levels of commerce, government, society, etc. 
    Follow Through 
    Influences others to persevere through challenges to deliver.
    Acknowledges employees and colleagues who follow through and demonstrate commitment.

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    ke.ncbagroup.com

  • Global E2E Planning BP

    Global E2E Planning BP

    Function
    The Digital & Technology vision is to lead the way in the transformation of Diageo business capabilities, leveraging data & digital technology, to create a competitive edge in the marketplace.
    Diageo seeks a Business Partner (BP) with a forward-thinking perspective with a well-informed point of view on the changing role of technology in supporting and enabling the business. S/he will have a strong grasp of business fundamentals and create the bridge between technology strategy and business strategy.
    This BP will provide an inspiring translation of a corporate strategy into specific technology objectives; building strong relationships based on trust with peers. The successful candidate will be energized by opportunities to raise the bar on talent in the organization and will identify talent with capabilities beyond technology.
    The successful candidate will be particularly effective at influencing and driving change through others. S/he will have the patience and flexibility to collaborate and engage with customers and colleagues across levels and functions. S/he can work nimbly in a matrixed, global organization, managing independently while keeping others engaged and involving cross-functional colleagues as appropriate.
    S/he will shape the future and drive results that positively impact productivity, efficiency, overall customer service levels, and enhance company strategy and profitability.
    The purpose of this role is to support the Plan Director and to define the D&T strategic plan for Global End to End Planning, aligning to our business goals and outcomes through identifying the specific business capabilities that will truly enable achievement of Diageo strategic goals and developing the improvement roadmap that will achieve these outcomes. 

    Defining the benefit and outcome expectation that capability improvement will deliver over time. 
    Provide the strategic prioritization within the functional and geographical area of accountability, ensuring access to value in the most efficient way possible. 
    Track value realization of D&T investment, closing the loop to upcoming planning cycles to maximize benefit, i.e., Measure & evaluate the D&T strategic plan.

     
    About you
    The role is pivotal in inspiring, collaborating, partnering and aligning with: Regional & Market Leadership teams. Global Function Leaders to shape the strategic Digital & technology plans and roadmaps
    Ensuring that D&T is:

    Aligned with Diageo’s mission and goals.
    Enabling the achievement of Diageo strategic business objectives
    Delivering optimized return on D&T investment
    Identifying and exploiting opportunities for D&T innovation.

    Create the strategic D&T plans and roadmaps for; Global End to End Planning that defines, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, the D&T goals that will contribute to the strategic objectives, identifying the business capabilities to be developed/transformed.  Provide external perspectives and provocation to shape approach. The future thinking strategic plan should detail the what and why, to enable Enterprise Architecture to define the how.
    Create, align and publish the D&T integrated roadmap (including decommissioning) defining the sequencing of capabilities and markets to access business value, articulating the impact of change and readiness assessment as key inputs to prioritization of the D&T  portfolio of investments. 
    Deliver robust business case development – defining the measures of success and roadmap to achievement.
    Actively manage the roadmap prioritization across market and function sponsors delivering alignment across stakeholders through transparent D&T portfolio allocation and clarity of D& T roadmap.
    Provide effective relationship management through transparent and outcome focused engagement with (1) Market & (2) Functions; to achieve alignment of goals and clear  sponsorship for business outcomes, ensuring D&T delivers value and is recognized for doing so.
    Market Scope, Accountability & Complexity
    Market Complexity:
    This role is focused on:
     It is a Global role covering all markets. The role will manage the Digital & Technology Plan relationships with Regional & Market Leadership Teams and subject matter experts across the organization.
    All Global which sets the direction globally for all market functions for teams for an End to End Planning.
    The role will manage the Digital & Technology relationships at the functional leadership team level and across subject matter experts.
    D&T relationship management success will be critically dependent upon successful joined up Region and Function planning   – and subsequently the ownership of stakeholder relationships from the Transform, Run and A&I teams
    The role has no direct reports.
    Top Accountabilities

    Co creating region/market and functional strategies as an inspiring and influential leader – anticipating & identifying future opportunities and providing external perspectives, provocation.
    Development of robust business case to facilitate effective and transparent strategic prioritization of D&T investment.
    Tracking demand and value realization of Digital & Technology investment.
    Identify and assess the business capabilities to be developed/transformed.
    Identifying high level impact of change from development/transformation of identified business capabilities.
    Inspiring Relationships: build deep relationships with and win ‘hearts and minds’ of Regional & Market leadership teams, such that he / she is seen as an influential leader in facilitating conversations to drive breakthroughs in business performances and in maximizing opportunities. The collaboration, partnership and leadership with the other Digital & Technology and Business Engagement teams is pivotal to the delivery of vision, commitments, Market & Functional performance.
    Talent & Capability: Provide subject matter expertise, coaching and assessment /calibration in developing a strong pipeline of talent.  Facilitate resource deployment to the highest value at stake areas.

    Qualifications and Experience Required

    At least 6 years of progressive responsibilities in Business Planning or an D&T focused business area.
    Experience in identifying and assessing business capability maturity required to deliver strategic outcomes.
    Demonstrated ability to build and maintain good business relationships.
    Demonstrated ability to effectively lead cross-functional teams.
    Experience in creation and development of business case to enable investment prioritization.
    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field
    Training or knowledge of supported business domain areas

    Flexible Working options / Travel requirements
    It is our goal to reach greater flexibility of resources, which we recognize, may require a greater level of mobility and travel from some of our teams. For this role we anticipate the percentage of travel to be maximum 40%. Pattern of travel will be dependent on the needs of individual initiatives.
    Benefits of working here

    Unique Family Leave opportunity
    We work without border -you will work with people from all over the world
    You will deal with world class brand portfolio
    Wide variety of thematic events, after work activities organized by employee communities
    Product Allowance to purchase company products from the staff shop
    We won the Fittest Workplace Award, of course we have a Gym
    Urban legend is true, we do have a Rooftop Bar

    Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo’s purpose of “celebrating life every day everywhere”. This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.  
    We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings.
    Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don’t let anything stop you from applying.

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    diageo.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Senior System Integration Engineer

    Senior System Integration Engineer

    Responsibilities

    Apply technical knowledge to innovate, design and develop customized customer-centric designs as per our core business.
    The candidate must work with strict time schedules and keep at all times Time sheets to explain the work done at what client relating to Job Cards filled and signed by client as per the company rules
    Ability to plan, design and lead small to medium sized projects as per client requirements or working as part of a team on larger projects. In both cases, most work should be carried out with minimal supervision.
    Prepare cost estimates and ensure all designs assigned are completed within budget.
    Can function in a timely and technically acceptable fashion.
    Remain aware and involved in the latest developments within the industry and the greater engineering world to identify any potential concepts that could be incorporated into new designs.
    Willing to continuously upgrade skills of products we deal in by attending any webinar that the company suggest.
    Ensure a high standard of professionalism is maintained.
    Ensure accurate record keeping in relation to projects and time recording according to required schedule.
    Attend and participate in client meetings, always ensuring customer care is the foremost priority.
    Ensure all assigned deliverables are technically in accordance with client requirements and established contract requirements.
    Prepare Technical Requisitions for any 3rd party design review or verification
    Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in the work area.
    Support other departments and business units and carry out other duties as and when business require and as requested by other senior managers.
    Travel as required by project needs and for client meetings. To provide site installation, commissioning and testing support or other related activity as required

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Information science, telecoms networks or related field.
    At least 6 years of experience in system integration in busy organization.
    Certificate in CCNA or NSE4 and above is an added advantage.
    Have proven experience in the field of system integration.
    Have strong leadership skills.
    Good Technical skills in CCTV Systems, Biometric Systems, Structured Cabling, Wireless Solutions, VMS’s And VoIP Systems.
    Good analytical skills.
    Ability to work under pressure.

    Send your Application with relevant certificates to admin@servtel.com.  All applications should be done on or before close of business 2nd July, 2021.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted  

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    admin@servtel.com

  • Associate Director, International Philanthropy (Nairobi) Research Assistants (3), Hagadera. Safety and Security Coordinator (Nairobi).

    Associate Director, International Philanthropy (Nairobi) Research Assistants (3), Hagadera. Safety and Security Coordinator (Nairobi).

    Open to Expatriates: Not Applicable
    Location: Nairobi, IHUB, Kenya
    Job Description
    This role can be based in Nairobi, Geneva or London
     The External Relations (ER) department is comprised of four complementary functions: Private fundraising, Mobilization & Marketing, Policy & Advocacy and Operations & Analytics. To enable IRC to deliver our Strategy100 commitments, the ER department has established an ambitious new approach that will improve our ability to raise diverse and flexible funding, while raising our profile and influence. 
     IRC’s International Development Unit, a part of the Global Partnerships and Philanthropy Department, leads on the Organization’s engagement with high-value private-sector stakeholders globally (corporations, foundations and individual philanthropists).
    The Associate Director, International Philanthropy, Europe & Africa Region is a new and exciting role reporting into the Senior Director of International Philanthropy under Institutional Philanthropy & Partnerships (IPP) within External Relations (ER).
    Job Overview 
     The IRC is looking for a candidate who will increase our HNWI outreach and revenue in the Europe and Africa Regions. As part of the International HNWI Unit, reporting to the Senior Director International Philanthropy, s/he will implement the IHWNI strategy in collaboration with the Senior Director, to expand our fundraising presence across priority countries in Europe and Africa. The Associate Director will drive revenue growth at the six and seven figure level from European and Africa based HNWIs and use the influence of the regions’ philanthropic community to positively impact the lives of those we serve. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to build a HNWI program across a new markets and to drive the growth needed to help our clients.
    Major Responsibilities:

    Identify, establish and manage meaningful relationships with HNWIs in selected priority countries across the Europe and Africa region leading to six and seven figure multi-year gifts to support the work of the IRC; 
    Implement the IHNWI strategy and support the achievement of ambitious revenue results from the HNWI sector across the two regions;
    Work with the Global Philanthropy and Partnerships Services Team to develop compelling market and donor appropriate funding propositions and engagement opportunities;
    Provide data-driven reporting on objectives and support the team’s efforts by personally cultivating and soliciting high-level, high-impact partnerships;
    Support the IRC’s overarching vision for global HNWI in order to encourage and develop a multi-location culture of effective and innovative engagement;
    Identify HNWI market and partnerships trends, strengths and weaknesses within the regions to inform HNWI giving strategy; 
    Leverage Senior Leadership, Board and Volunteer leadership, and program/department leads to successfully close gifts;
    Conceive and deliver appropriate innovations that keep the IRC’s proposition stand-out and relevant.

    Job Requirements:

    Minimum 6 years relevant experience, with an Advanced degree (MBA, Finance, Economics, etc.) or equivalent preferred;
    In-depth knowledge and understanding of the principles and methods of philanthropy fundraising within a Europe and/or African context including the ability to critically assess available opportunities;
    Proven successful record of cultivation, solicitation, and management of high-yield, high-value HNWI relationships in  Europe and/or African markets; 
    Experience implementing a high value fundraising strategy and building a HNWI program for a new market;
    Strong skills collaborating with multiple and diverse partners across an organization; 
    Significant experience of implementing, monitoring and iterating strategy including measurement of relevant KPIs;
    Experience personally asking for and successfully securing six and seven figure gifts from new contacts;
    Experience in prospect profiling, proposal management, cultivation tracking, solicitation and working with quarterly fundraising targets;
    Effective oral and written argumentative and communications skills;
    Committed to respecting and maintaining confidentiality of donor information.

    Preferred Experience & Skills: 

    Experience of working in Private Client or Philanthropy Advisory roles or in Wealth Management within the Europe and/or Africa Region and with an established network of contacts in this space;
    Knowledge of multiple languages.

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