Funding and Donor Relations Manager

BACKGROUND

Centre for Education and Development (CED) is a non-governmental organization established in 1992 in Mogadishu with invaluable support from the local communities. It is duly registered as Non-Governmental Organization in both Kenya and Somalia. CED was established with the aim of advancement of Education, Humanitarian, Resilience and Developmental programs.

CED works with vulnerable communities in order to eradicate illiteracy, insecurity, and injustice and achieve peace through a programming strategy that focuses on peaceful co-existence, reconciliation and conflict resolution. It has adopted a participatory approach in working with communities, to nurture peaceful co-existence; ownership and sustainability of initiated activities. CED Programmes and Projects are planned and implemented to achieve long lasting change in an environment of reduced hostilities.For the last 20 years, CED has benefited 4.2 million vulnerable people in Lower Shabelle, Middle Shabelle, Benadir, Galgaduud, and Mudug affected by conflict and natural disasters.

CED is seeking a dynamic, innovative and self-motivated professional to fill the position of Funding and Donor Relations Manager.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Funding and Donor Relations Manager is required to set up, launch and manage fundraising strategy & program. The Funding and Donor Relations Manager will be responsible for establishing funding strategy, liaising with donors, donor research, monitor the funding requirements of the organisation and identify and develop new sources of income and suitable donors in order to maximise external funding for programs. Primary responsibilities include the institutional fundraising and resource development; external communications; advocacy; cultivating and maintaining relationships with partner agencies, donors and other stakeholders; participating in the representation of the organization in various arenas; and serving as member of the Management Team of CED.

The position will report to CED Program Director and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel to Somalia.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key responsibilities:

1. Develop, implement and review comprehensive fundraising strategies and plans to ensure clear and achievable fundraising objectives; and positive and effective relationships with the donors.
2. Ensure that the fundraising strategy of CED is adequately diversified and includes tactics in specific areas such as major donors; web based giving, foundations, corporate support, etc.
3. Research and identify new donors and opportunities for fundraising with institutional donors and private foundations and support the development of funding relations.
4. Develop and manage successful relationship with existing and potential donors.
5. Provide regular reporting on the progress of fundraising plan and budget.
6. Identify and develop opportunities to increase income and improve cost efficiency on an ongoing bases.
7. Advise the Executive Director on new funding opportunities and develop high quality concept papers and proposals for submission to donors.
8. Work with CED senior staff to ensure a strong, consistent advocacy voice in a variety of strategic settings (Inter agencies, NGOs, Clusters, etc.) to advance CED’s issue areas and to develop business opportunities.
9. Participate in and Represent CED in donor and other external meetings, UN Clusters, International Agencies, donors and other technical and coordination meetings on behalf of CED.
10. Assist CED in advocacy, lobbying, policy and campaigns, project funding, fund-raising and donor compliance.
11. Prepare and design high quality concept papers, project proposals and identify sources of funding for new programs.
12. Provide a quality check by evaluating concept notes and proposals on consistency, completeness, presentation, relevance to the donor and on the correct compliance with the donor’s demands. To assist if needed in drafting and editing project/programme proposals in coordination with progamme staff;
13. Advise and provide guidance, including (on-the-job) training to program staff on the process of developing high quality project proposals, resource mobilisation and report writing that are relevant to CED and to the donor and meet its requirements;
14. Collect, manage, analyse and present information in order to meet the donor requirements as a grant is obtained as well as to give inputs to the CED management cycle and any other demand for information (i.e. for CED news bulletin).
15. Disseminate information to CED senior management on funding opportunities and donor compliance.
16. Ensure systems are in place to manage donor relations including narrative and financial reporting and marketing database.
17. Ensure collection of information, synthesis and production of good fundraising and advocacy materials aiming at promoting CED’s work to the donors
18. Work with the Communications and Media officer to ensure production of wide range of information such as reports, newsletters, website, publications, leaflets, DVDs, videos reports etc in order to help CED to carry out effective fund raising and advocacy activities.
19. Work with local and international media to raise CED's profile in local and international media in order to support fundraising actions.
20. Support the advancement of CED mission through the nurturing of existing relationships associated with current Programs and through the establishment and strengthening of new partnerships to enhance the role of CED in humanitarian relief and development work
21. Participate as appropriate in the representation of CED in varies forms such as national and international conferences, partner and donor agency meetings, etc.
22. Make presentations to select potential major donors and establish and maintain excellent relations with key donors.
23. Serve effectively as a member of the Management Team, communicating and consulting on personnel, programmatic, financial and other issues related to Program development and management
24. Establish a comprehensive and timely reporting schedule across the organization to anchor communications, fund-raising, and advocacy strategies.
25. Undertake appropriate domestic or international travel to accomplish the responsibilities of the position.

Required Skills and Experience

1. Advanced University degree in communications, public relations international development, humanitarian affairs, international relations, social or political science or other relevant area.
2. At least 5 years proven experience in communications and fundraising.
3. Experience of fundraising in civil society/International and Local NGO
4. Experience of project design, project management cycle, participatory appraisal techniques, and financial and budget management.
5. Proven track record of securing donor funds and managing donor relationships.
6. Considerable experience on writing high quality concept notes, proposals and reports and ability to deliver presentations to potential funders.
7. Relationship building and Networking skills
8. Strong experience in fund-raising and partnerships strategies.
9. Experience in raising institutional funding.
10. Experience in planning budgets
11. Good information management and analyses of information.

Other Desired qualities

1. Leadership and motivation skills
2. Excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to sell ideas and negotiate.
3. Proficiency in the use of computer software, especially Microsoft office.
4. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads effectively to meet tight deadlines
5. Excellent problem solving skills
6. Strong planning and analytical skills
7. Excellent team player
8. Good Research skills

HOW TO APPLY:

If you meet the criteria herein please submit your application and detailed CV. Each applicant package will include the following:

1. Cover letter explaining why consider yourself qualified for this position with the applicants current contact information
2. CV including work experience and education
3. Copies of Certificates
4. Your contact number, present salary and contact details for three professional referees with their complete contact information (including current or most recent supervisor)

All applications should be sent to (email: recruitment.ced@gmail.com)

Att: Human Resource Department with the subject of the e-mail marked “Funding and Donor Relations Manager ” by December 31th 2016.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited for interviews.