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  • Global Advocates East Africa Fellowship

    Global Advocates East Africa Fellowship

    Job description
    The Global Advocates East Africa Fellowship is a rigorous 1 year long professional training program designed for results oriented East African graduates with a passion for social change in their region. Fellows are carefully matched with CBO’s in East Africa where they’ll develop and support community directed development initiatives.
    The program lasts one full year and is built around three areas of learning:

    Fundraising – Learn proven techniques for engaging the global philanthropic market and put them in to practice by raising funds for impact at your community partner site.
    Professional Development – Explore the power of servant leadership, management and problem solving.
    Impact – Experience the joy of working in the kind of true partnership that fosters real social change and self belief within communities.

    We are looking for East African Fellows to work with our partners in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, in the areas of women’s empowerment, public health and sexual education for youth & communications, advocacy & environmental innovation.
    Our next class of Global Advocates East Africa starts in July 2018. Applications are due June 8th.

  • Head of Programmes

    Head of Programmes

    QUALIFICATIONS
    Essential knowledge and interests
    Proven interest and competency in at least three of the following themes:

    Education and training
    Social research and evidence based policy
    Gender and social inclusion
    Conflict analysis
    Knowledge management

    Essential qualifications and skills

    University qualification at Masters level in a relevant subject.
    Minimum of six years’ relevant programme and organizational management experience in the development sector or relevant field.
    Fluent spoken and written English.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    Strong analytical skills and proven capacity to develop and implement strategic plans.
    Experience of conducting and managing research.
    Experience of working in the international NGO Sector.
    Proven operational and project management experience.
    Experience of developing and managing organizational budgets.
    A team player with proven management and leadership experience, and excellent interpersonal skills.
    Proven experience of developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems.
    Able to travel.

    Desirable experience and skills

    Knowledge and working experience in one or more countries where RVI works.
    Spoken and written French and/ or one or more language of eastern Africa.
    Experience of working with donors and proven success in fundraising.
    Knowledge and practical experience of designing and implementing research.
    Good presentational and facilitation skills.
    Human resources management.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
    Programme Oversight, Development, and Coordination

    Supervise and support the management of existing RVI programmes in Africa, developing working practices and tools for effective project management and implementation.
    Coordinate and support exchanges and synergies between programmes.
    Provide strategic leadership, and support RVI staff in the design and development of new projects and proposals.
    Support the development of relations with project partners and collaborations with other like-minded regional and international organizations.
    Develop and maintain systems for monitoring the quality and impact of RVI’s work, including standards of research.
    Ensure documentation of projects, including narrative reports, budgets and lessons learnt reports, and promote best practice in these areas within the Institute.
    Maintain oversight of programme budgets, monitoring income and expenditure and ensuring that financial reporting complies with RVI’s procedures and policies and the requirements of funders.
    Participate in projects as a researcher or project manager where your services are specified in the proposal or are otherwise appropriate.
    Support and advise the RVI education team in the design and implementation of existing training courses and the development of new ones.
    Advise and assist in the peer-review, author management, editing and preparation of RVI publications.

    Strategic Development

    Work with the Executive Director to advance the development and operationalization of the Institute’s strategy, in consultation with colleagues, Trustees and Fellows.
    Oversee the development and implementation of RVI’s annual work plan, together with programme managers and other staff.

    Partnerships, Collaborations and Networking

    Cultivate and expand RVI’s network of international consultants and regional specialists, and collaborating institutions, including regional and local NGOs and educational and research organizations.
    Represent RVI in external engagements with government and civil society actors.

    Personnel Management and Development

    Line manage RVI Programme Managers.
    Work with staff to identify organizational staffing needs.
    Support the professional development of staff through structured trainings.
    Assist in the recruitment, hiring and supervision of staff and consultants.
    When required, prepare and approve job descriptions of programme personnel.
    Deputize for the Executive Director as required.

    Fundraising and Communications

    Support the expansion and diversification of RVI’s funding sources.
    Work with Programme Managers to identify new projects and funding opportunities, and prepare funding bids and proposals that fall within the aims of the Institute and support the long-term development of RVI’s programmes.
    Negotiate and conclude funding agreements with funders.
    Monitor the implementation of programmes, and develop tools and systems to do this.
    Ensure compliance with donor contract requirements, and RVI’s own internal policies and procedures.
    Represent RVI in discussions with funders, international organizations and officials from governments of the countries in the region, and at seminars and conferences.
    Publicize RVI and raise its profile in the region through participation in public events, official functions and media appearances.

    Knowledge Management

    Maintain an on-going analysis of political, social and economic developments in the regions and countries where RVI works, ensuring that RVI’s programmes, operations and strategies are informed by this analysis.
    Ensure reporting on RVI programmes is completed on schedule and is of expected quality.
    Oversee preparation of monthly narrative and financial reports for RVI internal circulation.
    Chair weekly meetings of Nairobi-based RVI staff according to an established schedule, and bi-monthly meetings with programme managers.
    Assist in the collection and addition of new contacts to the RVI contact database and updating of existing contacts.
    Maintain contact and calendar data in Daylite or other database software used by RVI; file documents appropriately in RVI Dropbox or other RVI online storage systems.
    Assist in the creation, testing, revision and updating of manuals, templates and guidelines related to the areas of responsibility outlined in this job description.

    Security

    Ensure that RVI’s programme of work is delivered in a safe and secure manner.
    Monitor the security situation in countries where RVI works.
    Develop and update RVI security protocols in consultation with staff and the Executive Director.
    Ensure adherence to security protocols and procedures for programmes in Africa.

  • Social Worker

    Social Worker

    Job Description

    Key Responsibilities

    Supporting and supervising the Social Service Community staffs in all their duties at the field offices, including assessments, provision of information on camp services, following-up and referring of vulnerable persons.
    Carrying out social assessment in the camp to establish individual needs and to form supporting activities like self –help groups and other relevant activities with a psychosocial approach.
    Facilitating inter-agency referral process for refugees in need as well as carry out follow- ups and provide feedbacks on referred cases to responsible agency.
    Working with refugee leaders, Host Community leaders and committees to ensure mechanisms established to address and uphold respect for the human rights of all individuals and promote gender equity and inclusion of minority and vulnerable persons.
    Implement planned activities in accordance with approved work plans, budgets and regulations of LWF and her partners and donors.
    Supervising and participating in issuing basic non food items to vulnerable new arrival and keeping records on all distributed NFI’s and list of bon fide beneficiaries in hard and soft copies.
    Conducting weekly meetings with social service staff to coordinate and clarify all information and points of interventions.
    Responsible for ensuring all staff under your supervision observe the highest standards of Code of Conduct for humanitarian workers, refugee and Host Community members protection and prevention of sexual abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.
    Organizing and conducting monthly coordination meetings at their respective camps.
    Work closely with LGBTI peer leaders in provision of services to the vulnerable Pocs
    Participate in report writing, concept notes and proposal development.
    Collaborate with other team members in implementation of project activities
    Carry out any other tasks assigned that may deem fit to their nature of engagement with the organization

    Working Conditions
    The position is based in Dadaab. This is a non-family work station. Hot weather is prevalent throughout the year with limited basic amenities. Road movement between the work station and Garissa as well as inter-camp movement must be under police escort (scheduled convoys), with strict adherence to safety and security instructions all the time. Due to the nature of work, the incumbent is expected to be reachable on call 24 hours in the event of any emergency. The incumbent shall reside in LWF compound while executing official duties and shall obey and adhere to residential compound regulations.
    Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

    Diploma or University degree in Social work, Community development, Disaster Management or Sociology.
    At least 2 years’ experience working in Community Based Rehabilitation programs(CBR) which include LGBTI, will be an added advantage
    Previous work experience in hardship areas or emergency setting.
    Possession of Valid Certificate of Good Conduct

    Skills and competencies:

    Computer literacy a must: excellent working knowledge with MS Office
    Good knowledge of human rights.
    Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

    Personal Attributes:

    High level of motivation, integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.
    Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place
    Excellent communication, time management, organization and presentation skills.
    A good team player with high degree of initiative and flexibility

  • Youth Officer(Adolescence and Young People) National Consultant – Research and Document The Impacts Of Sgbv

    Youth Officer(Adolescence and Young People) National Consultant – Research and Document The Impacts Of Sgbv

    Background
    Organizational Context/Project
     For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.
    The Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) based in Nairobi, Kenya, provides oversight and guidance to UNICEF’s work in 21 countries. Led by the Regional Director (RD), ESARO provides oversight, policy advice, programme and operational guidance, management and technical support to the 21 UNICEF Country Offices (COs) in the region. ESARO also coordinates UNICEF’s engagement at interagency level and in representation of the organisation in the region, and guides country office humanitarian preparedness and response, partnership and resource mobilization efforts.
    Living Conditions
    The Republic of Kenya is an equatorial nation on the coast of East Africa, neighbouring Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, and the Indian Ocean. Kenya has two levels of Government; National Government and 47 sub-national Governments called Counties. Counties are further divided into sub-counties. Kenya is a multi-party state with Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches. Kenya’s population of more than 40 million is growing at an annual rate of 2.2%. The country’s GNP per capita estimated at purchasing power parity (PPP) is $975, and the GNP is growing at an average rate of 0.1% annually. More than 26% of Kenya’s people live below the international poverty line of $1 per day. Kenya’s main food crops are “maize, wheat, pulses, roots and tubers.” (FAO).
    Nairobi is a modern metropolitan city where most basic goods and services, health facilities, public transport, telecommunication and banking services and educational facilities are readily available. The city is widely connected through its main airport, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and the smaller Wilson Airport. Air transport is also available to many up-country destinations. The city is home to some 5,000 UN personnel mainly attributed to the fact that it serves as the headquarters for both the UN HABITAT and UNEP.
    The socio-economic and cultural background of the immediate society the Youth Advocate would be living and working in is diverse and prevailing security conditions at the place of assignment is modest. The topographic and climatic features of the assignment location is highland cool and warm tropical climate.
    Conditions of Service for national UN Volunteers
    A 12 months contract; with subsequent contract extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment.
    Travel to duty station (if applicable) and a Settling-In-Grant will be provided in the event duty station is not within commuting distance from the place of recruitment. A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) of KES 80,541 is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents), as well as final repatriation (if applicable) and resettlement allowance for satisfactory service.
    Duties and Responsibilities
    Under the direct supervision of Regional Advisor Gender, the national UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

    Contribute to the implementation of adolescent and young people related activities: equality and social cohesion strengthened;
    Support the coordination and implementation of regional policy and/or programme activities related to emerging issues on adolescents and young people;
    Support innovative research with children and young people, including adolescent’s participation in enhancing their protection;
    Support the collection of data on adolescents in ESAR;
    Contribute to resource mobilization activities, draft reports, project proposals, TORs, advocacy materials and other relevant documents as required; 
    Support the production and/or reviewing of social media content focusing on adolescent and or young people;
    Support documentation of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to regional and country program goals and activities related to adolescents and young people;
    Support with coordination of partners and participate in regional and global conference calls and meetings and support with follow-up;  

    Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:

    Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark IVD);
    Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
    Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
    Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
    Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
    Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

    Results/Expected Output:

    UNICEF’s Adolescents integrated programming best experiences and achievements are well documented and shared with the partners, donors and wider public;
    Strategic report and recommendations noting the enhanced progress in the mainstreaming of emerging issues across UNICEF programme areas;
    Improve programme planning, monitoring and evaluation data collection and analysis. 
    End of assignment lessons learned and best practices are shared with other UN Volunteers.
    The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs);
    Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment
    A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.

    Competencies

    Demonstrated interest in and knowledge in issues related to adolescents and young people
    Motivated to contribute towards peace and development and to serve others
    Good interpersonal, networking and communication skills
    Willingness to contribute and work as part of a team
    Flexible and open to learning and new experiences
    Respect for diversity and adaptability to other cultures, environments and living condi-tions
    Fluency in spoken and written English language is require
    Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded
    Computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, social media, and others) 

    Required Skills and Experience

    Bachelor’s degree in Social Development/ Social Work/International Development/or similar background.
    Minimum years of experience: 2-4 years
    Demonstrated interest and/or experience in programme design, develop-ment and implementation, information and/or knowledge management is an advantage

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  • Fundraising Assistant

    Fundraising Assistant

    JOB DESCRIPTION
    Reporting to: Programme Director
    Working hours: Mon-Fri 08.00-5.00pm)
    Location: Bamburi – Mombasa
    Contract: 6 months (negotiable)
    JOB PURPOSE
    To provide assistance to the Programme Director in identifying donor resources and potential investors, raising funds and writing proposals for long-term organizational sustainability as well as applications for funding short term projects.
    The responsibilities will include:

    Compile and maintain a database of international and local donor organizations (international foundations, bilateral and multilateral agencies and corporate organizations offering donations)
    Regularly monitor donor websites and identify investor opportunities matching the work or planned projects of the organization
    Assist the Programme Director in writing concept notes, project ideas and project proposals and ensure their timely submission
    Undertake independent research in finding alternative resources for long-term sustainability of the organization
    Assist the Programme Director in developing business plans to generate income from various income generating sources within the organization.
    Undertake online research and build contacts with local potential individual investors/donors and raise funds for the different projects of the organization.
    Maintain relationships with existing investors/donors and respond to their requests regularly and keep updating them about the work of the organization
    In liaison with Communication & Networking Officer, Improve, update and develop communications material for the organization such as brochure, website, annual report, posters etc.
    Organize or provide assistance in organizing any fundraising events for the organization
    Suggest other innovative ideas for effective resource mobilization

    Education and/or Experience:

    A holder of a Bachelor’s degree in development/social sciences (Sociology, Development studies, Economics or related field).
    A thorough understanding of program design and development especially in the sectors of Education, Health, Livelihoods or Child Protection
    He/she should have 2 – 3 years’ experience in planning, securing and managing funds (proposal writing) from institutional donors and local corporates.
    Experience in social science research & report writing; the candidate should have good experience in conducting assessments, evaluations etc
    Experience in working with target and deadlines

    Personal Attributes

    Decision making skills and the ability to exercise good judgment are required to successfully handle these responsibilities. The individual should be a self-starter with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, have “easy to engage” attitude, as well as strong organization, communication, and document coordination skills. The candidate should also be highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access, Power-point and the use of Internet for research.
    Honest, duty conscious with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
    Works effectively with others in a team situation to achieve fundraising targets.
    Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to represent the organization in a professional manner to other team members and stakeholders
    Must be fluent in English and Kiswahili.
    Flexible, proactive and always willing to learn at any given opportunity

  • Strategic Partnerships Manager

    Strategic Partnerships Manager

    Do you want your work to matter? Do you want to use your skills to make a difference, not just a living? Do you want to improve millions of lives, including your own? 
    The Opportunity
    We are recruiting for several new senior Partnership Management roles to join our growing Community Health Strenthening team (CHST) in identifying, developing and managing partnerships in new and existing countries. This role involves a range of activities including cultivating new opportunities aligned with government priorities, building relationships with potential implementing partners including technology providers and designing Living Goods’ interventions in new countries. You will lay the groundwork for Living Goods to support community health systems strengthening in new countries, and will typically oversee a handover to our start-up operations team and in some cases, help with the start-up of new country operations. This is a flexible, exciting role and one that is squarely positioned both at the heart of Living Goods’ strategy, and at the leading edge of our drive towards transformative change. As Living Goods is growing rapidly, this role will continue to evolve and we are open to shaping roles to fit people’s strengths and interests.
    The ideal candidate is an accomplished, results-focused professional with vision and entrepreneurial spirit.  This is a full-time role, based in either Nairobi, Kenya or Kampala, Uganda. You will be part of the Community Health Strengthen Team, but will also have a dotted line to the Country Director for any work based in our current countries, and can expect up to 50% travel.
    Responsibilities

    Identify and target new opportunities to work with Governments and other implementing partners including mHealth service providers.
    Develop and maintain a strong network, of NGOs and Governments, to build a pipeline of opportunities.
    Conduct research on potential opportunities to expand operations or provide technical assistance to the public sector or other implementing partners.
    Manage and prioritise the pipeline of opportunities.
    Develop and manage opportunities for Living Goods to expand operations in existing countries through new partners and into new countries.
    Ensure engagement and support for new opportunities through the management of internal and external stakeholders.
    Carry out in-country scoping trips.
    Undertake program design and budgeting work in conjunction with operations teams.
    Where relevant, lead the initial set-up of operations or structures to deliver technical assistance in existing and new countries or successfully transition to a set up team or Operations team.
    Collaborate with Living Goods’ Business Development team to support the preparation of bids and proposals in response to Government, Foundation or other Donor solicitations that support the strategic partnerships objectives.
    Work with the Advocacy team to further any partnership opportunities or build relationships with relevant organisations.
    Remain up to date on trends and developments in community health, health financing and mHealth solutions; innovations in community health work and work closely with business development teams to understand bilateral funding opportunities (i.e.USAID, DFID).
    Represent the organization in external high-level meetings, workshops and conferences.

    Qualifications and Experience

    A minimum of 5 years of experience, interacting at the senior management level, in scoping new opportunities, strategic partnerships.
    Relevant experience scoping partnerships with Governments and NGOs in the health sector, preferably in Sub Saharan Africa.
    Emerging markets experience, preferably in Sub Saharan Africa.
    Proven Experience of working strategically and in developing organizational strategy
    Superior quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
    Project leadership and management experience. 
    Proven ability in driving initiatives with minimal support
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at a senior level of Government and diverse spectrum of stakeholders.
    Master’s degree preferable in Public Health, Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration or equivalent experience.
    Experience in management consulting and public health, a plus.

    Compensation
    A competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience including health insurance and bonus opportunity.  The opportunity to be your best while making lives better for those in need.

  • Regional Grants & Contracts Manager

    Regional Grants & Contracts Manager

    Description
    The Grant Manager (GM) will work under the supervision of Deputy Regional Director (DRD) and in close coordination with the Technical and Support Advisors at Nairobi office.
    As an essential interface between the Pool Team and Missions, the DRD and the Pool Team and between Ops and other headquarters (HQ) departments, the GM will be responsible for ensuring:

    Efficient and timely support, monitoring and follow-up is provided to Missions, Pool Team and Technical Advisors on grants’ management;
    Manage external relations with Action Against Hunger International network and institutional donors on mission;
    Timely communication / information sharing within Pool Team, between HQ and Missions and between different HQ Departments;
    Archiving “operational” research and “capitalization” system is in place and maintained;
    Well-organized information management system is developed and current;
    Adequate contribution to pre-departure & returns of expats / consultants / media / other; and
    Additional ad-hoc responsibilities set by DRD and/or Director of Operations.

    Key Activities In Your Role Include:

    Principal focal point between Missions and Pool Team on Grant’s management.
    Support Program and mission management.
    Ensure timely communication and information management.
    Conduct operational research and capitalization.

    Working Conditions, Travel and Environment

    The duties of the job require regular job attendance at least five days per week. Must be available to work outside normal office hours or on the weekends as required by contact with the missions, mission security, or other obligations.
    Must be able to travel as required for standard domestic and international business travel as well as to the missions if appropriate. While visiting the field, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high security risks and/or very basic living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well is to infectious diseases.

    Physical Demands

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods and to concentrate on work, including typing, and turn out heavy volumes of work accurately, within short time frames under stressful situations in the context of a moderately noisy office with many interruptions. Must be able to proofread own work accurately so that only minor corrections are needed on an infrequent basis.
    To travel to the field, the employee must attest to a level of physical fitness capable of enduring physically difficult, highly stressful situations which may include the necessity to walk long distances, to eat a limited diet and/or to reside in potentially uncomfortable housing or tents.
    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Requirements
    DOES THIS DESCRIPTION FIT YOU?

    You have a Bachelor’s degree
    Two years of experience as a humanitarian generalist or similar experience.
    Previous experience with an international NGO advantageous.
    Fluent written and spoken English is required.
    Ability to work cooperatively with subordinates, colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
    Knowledge of MS Office Suite (high proficiency in Excel); comfortable working with computers with minimal IT support.
    Ability to work in a stressful environment, respect and enforce deadlines, take initiative, and prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
    You have strong organizational skills and are extremely detail-oriented
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must. Experience communicating in different cultural work environments preferred.
    A Genuine interest in and commitment to the humanitarian principles of Action Against Hunger.
    Excellent interpersonal skills.
    Ability to work both independently and as a flexible and supportive member of a team.

  • Fundraising Officer Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator Education and Vocational Training Officer Programme Accountant

    Fundraising Officer Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator Education and Vocational Training Officer Programme Accountant

    Reporting to: Executive Director.
    Job purpose: Under the guidance and direction of the Executive Director, to spearhead the fundraising function for Moving The Goalposts (MTG). MTG has been implementing a resource mobilization strategy since 2014.
    The holder of this position will be charged with supporting programmes for further effectiveness in fundraising to ensure effectiveness and sustainability.
    The post holder will work with the ED and senior management team to improve the fundraising strategy for the organisation, deliver this strategy and raise both restricted and unrestricted funding for the organisation, which will involve: developing partnerships with national and international corporate organisations, government ministries, international and national NGOs and organisations and support the organisation to develop their income generation strategy.
    Writing applications to trusts and companies, co-organising and co-ordinating a fundraising events and high profile visits to MTG programmes will also be a key requirement.
    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Under the direction and guidance of the Executive Director, review the existing fundraising strategy and processes and create and deliver an implementation plan
    In agreement with the Executive Director, agree SMART fundraising targets in consultation with the Management Board
    Create and activate a calendar of events geared towards fundraising and donor stewardship
    Create a sustainable and diverse fundraising portfolio with funding streams based on the pillars of MTG fundraising such as Donor Grants and Corporate/Government Organisations
    Drafting funding proposals in collaboration with the Programme Manager who will supervise the grant application process at programme level
    Managing the grant application process and ensuring that reporting is tracked and meets donors’ expectations
    Developing partnerships with corporate organisations, national organisations and other stakeholders.
    Attending relevant fundraising forums and groups
    Preparing annual income and expenditure fundraising budgets
    Reporting to the MTG Management Board on a quarterly basis of progress to-date of specific fundraising activities and income targets
    Carry out prospect research and develop a comprehensive fundraising database that captures all relevant information as well as handling all administrative aspects of fundraising.
    Principal Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of individual fundraising initiatives and campaigns

    Skills and Experience:
    Essential:

    At least three years’ experience of fundraising within a charity or voluntary sector organisation
    Excellent time management skills and ability to manage own workload effectively; highly organised and methodical
    Excellent standard of written English and ability to write compelling fundraising applications
    Proven experience of securing income from a variety of fundraising streams
    Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills; confident and personable with the ability to manage and build strong relationships with key individual donors and organisations
    Holder of a degree from a reputable university
    Able to take an innovative and creative approach to work
    A good knowledge of fundraising and awareness of current trends
    High level of proficiency in the use of MS Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

    Desirable:

    Understanding of Sport for Development
    Knowledge of other languages
    Experience of working in different sectors.

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  • Evaluation of the Knowledge Management Programme of HORIZONT3000 in East Africa

    Evaluation of the Knowledge Management Programme of HORIZONT3000 in East Africa

    Purpose
    The evaluation is intended to mainly contribute to internal learning (‘improving’) and accountability towards our stakeholders (‘proving’):

    Learning: insights and knowledge gained through the evaluation will contribute to the steering and implementation of the ongoing and planning of the future phase of the KNOWHOW3000 programme 2019-2022. Examples of good practices that have helped maximise results is an integral part for such learning.
    Accountability: the outcome of the evaluation will deliver insights on how the KNOWHOW3000 Programme achieves results. It will be crucially important for the accountability towards stakeholders, especially the HORIZONT3000 member organisations and the Austrian Development Agency.
    Recommendations: The evaluation report will be valuable in terms of recommendations on how to increase positive impact in the field of knowledge management for local partner organizations as well as possible improvements of the management, steering and coordination processes involved in the implementation of the programme.

    Objective
    The main objective of the evaluation is to assess the fulfilment of goals and achievement of expected results of the KNOWHOW3000 Programme in East Africa (Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania). The evaluation shall assess the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability of the KNOWHOW3000 programme, as well as the involved (project) management processes for implementing the programme in the programme region in focus (East Africa).
    Focus and Scope
    The evaluation shall assess the design, implementation and results of the KNOWHOW3000 Programme in East Africa.
    Due to the geographical focus, the evaluation will mainly focus on result 1: Learning & Sharing: HORIZONT3000 partner organisations and Member Organisations partner organisations are enabled to learn from their and/ or other organisations’ experiences. Accordingly it will focus on the main direct target group of Result 1: HORIZONT3000 partner organizations, who participated in KNOWHOW3000 activities under Result 1.
    Assessments concerning Result 2 (Internet Platform) and Result 3 (Organizational Development) shall be included whenever possible. HORIZONT3000 Technical Advisors and HORIZONT3000 regional staff are considered the primary target group of activities under R2 and R3 in East Africa.
    The evaluation shall assess the current phase of the programme (2016, 2017, first half of 2018) and also take into account the last year of the previous phase of the programme (2015). Thus, the period to assess is 3.5 years.
    Main guiding questions
    The evaluation shall assess the fulfilment of the main objective of the KNOWHOW3000 Programme, the intervention logic of the programme and the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability of the programme in East Africa by addressing the following main guiding questions:
    Relevance

    To what extent is learning and knowledge sharing important for improving partner organization’s performance?
    · Are the topics addressed and instruments applied appropriate to achieve the desired objective?
    To what extent does the planning and implementation process involve the partner network in East Africa?
    To what extent are cross-cutting topics (gender equality, poverty reduction, democracy and environment) considered in the planning and implementation of activities?

    Effectiveness

    To what extent has the objective of the programme been achieved in East Africa? Which are relevant factors for (not) achieving the objective?
    What kind of evidence exists concerning the contribution of the programme to strengthened capacities and improved performance of partner organizations?
    Which instruments did (not) prove to be effective in order to support learning and sharing processes at and among partner organizations (R1)?
    Do partner organizations use capacities developed by the programme to strengthen organizational learning processes? If yes How? If no why?
    To what extent do the internet platform and the OD toolbox support their main target groups (Technical Advisors and programme officers) in East Africa in their work with partner organizations (R2+R3)?
    How effectively are synergies with the Technical Assistance Programme used in East Africa (e.g. borrow-a-Technical Advisor, etc.)?

    Efficiency

    Have financial resources and inputs been used efficiently to achieve objectives and results?
    How do participants who have attended training workshop/knowledge management activites transfer the knowledge and skills gained into their organisation?
    Are there alternative, more cost-efficient measures to achieve envisioned results?
    What are the strengths and weaknesses of the (project) management processes of the programme in East Africa (internal systems and responsibilities)?

    Impact

    What was the ultimate benefit of the participation in KNOWHOW3000 activities for the partner organisation?
    To what extent was the programme exemplary, created structures and had an impact in terms of leverage (e.g. adaption at target groups)?

    Sustainability

    How far are attained improvements and changes sustainable? Does knowledge gained/ capacities developed stay in the organization; is it anchored in the organization?
    To what extent are economic, social and cultural factors taken into account in order to support sustainability of the results?
    To what extent has ownership and leadership for the programme been fostered among partner organizations and the regional office?

    Methodology
    It is up to the consultants, to suggest the methodology and action plan as part of the offer and it is expected that the consultants clearly define the intended approach.
    For the desk study, the consultants will be provided with the following documents:

    KNOWHOW3000 programme in general: Application of the framework programme and the programme intervention; yearly progress reports 2016 and 2017; Final report 2015; review report of the previous project phase (2013-2015); management response (to the previous review); access to the internet platform www.knowhow3000.org;
    KNOWHOW3000 programme in East Africa: Documentation Reports and Survey Results of KNOWHOW3000 events (trainings, sharing events, etc.); Annual Planning of Activities 2018
    Additional material: overview/ description of Technical Advisor-Programme; HORIZONT3000 Regional Strategy for Eastern Africa

    Due to the characteristics of the programme, data collection shall focus on direct target groups, and not cover indirect beneficiaries (target groups of the partner organization’s projects). It is suggested that the following actors, stakeholders and beneficiaries are involved in visits, interviews and/or surveys:

    Key programme staff in the Regional Office East Africa (Director and Programme Officers)
    Programme Coordinators East Africa and Knowledge Management Team at HORIZONT3000 Vienna
    Project desks at member organizations having participated / having had a role in the KNOWHOW3000 Programme in East Africa
    Partner Organizations, who participated in KNOWHOW3000 activities during the period of assessment: not less than 9 Partners in Uganda, 3 Partners in Kenya and 3 Partners in Tanzania (Consultants will be provided with an overview of partner organizations and the activities they participated in)
    Selected Technical Advisors, who participated in KNOWHOW3000 activities

    Data should be collected and interpreted if possible in a gender-disaggregated manner. OECD DAC Evaluation Quality Standards are to be applied and the compliance of the latter needs to be comprehensible in the evaluation.
    Plan of Activities and Deliverables
    Besides appointments, meetings and interviews for the data collection according to the methodological approach of the consultants, the plan of activities shall include the following two meetings:

    Kick-off meeting in the Regional Office East Africa (ROEA) in Kampala: After the desk review is conducted, a meeting shall take place in order to review the action plan, which includes a programme of activities as well as instruments and methods to be applied for the development of the evaluation report. The consultant is also required to prepare and submit an inception report prior to conducting field visits.
    Feedback meeting in the ROEA Kampala: After completing the data collection, a meeting shall take place where provisional results are presented and discussed with the Regional Director and Programme Officers in the ROEA.

    The consultants shall present a draft report at latest two weeks after the presentation of provisional results in the feedback meeting. The draft report will be assessed by HORIZONT3000 as to its comprehensibility and comprehensiveness and the consultants are expected to integrate feedback in the final report.
    The final report shall have a maximum of 20 pages (without annexes and index) and include: title page, table of content, list of abbreviations, executive summary, background, introduction, methods, findings, conclusions, lessons learnt, recommendations and Annexes (Logframe, terms of reference and schedule of the evaluation, list of key informants, list of documents used, questionnaires or other instruments used; Reports prepared for the field study; Information regarding the evaluators, and other document the consultants consider relevant).
    Coordination
    The general coordination of the evaluation including the selection, contracting and feedback processes is assumed by Kristina Kroyer, Project Coordinator Knowledge Management at HORIZONT3000 Vienna
    The regional office in Kampala is responsible for the local and operative coordination of the evaluation and will provide back-up services for logistical and technical issues. Person in charge in the regional office is Jennifer Okusia, Senior Programme Officer for financing projects
    Time Frame
    The evaluation shall take place between June and September, with the final report completed by latest end of September 2018.
    Budget
    The total budget available for the evaluation is max EUR 15.000.
    This value must cover all costs relating to the assignment including fees, taxes, food, accommodation, national/international transportation, office materials, insurances, etc.;
    Payment of the fee will be made in two tranches:

    50% at signing of the contract
    50% after submission of final report[1] Development cooperation agency of the Austrian Catholic Children’s Movement – DKA, Austrian Catholic Men Movement – KMBÖ, Austrian Catholic Women Movement – kfb, Bruder und Schwester in Not – Diocese Innsbruck, Bruder und Schwester in Not – Katholische Aktion Kärnten, Caritas Austria, Welthaus of the Diocese Graz-Seckau, plan: g, as well as Referat Mission und Entwicklung of the Archdiocese of Vienna