Country: Kenya
Closing date: 30 Jul 2018
Base Location: Nairobi – 80% and 20% Field
Ref: PDPM/IPD-AF/0718
Contract: 12 months Fixed Term
Salary: £32,756 per annum, separate benefits packages (expats only).
Closing Date: 30th July 2018 11:59 PM
As spearhead Islamic Relief Kenya’s strategic growth, you will help to devise, develop and deliver a comprehensive strategic and tactical plan for business development; use an entrepreneurial approach in working with IRK staff (across Programmes, Communications, Finance, and MEAL units) to develop and submit high quality donor proposals and tender bids that are aligned with IRK’s priorities, demonstrate impact, and offer value for money.
The successful candidate must have or be:
- Minimum Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Humanities, Development Studies, International Relation/ or other relevant discipline
- Excellent English language skills (written and spoken)
- Proven experience with an NGO in a senior programme funding position(s) involving proposal development and donor liaison.
- Experience of working in a country team and providing support from a distance
- Strong computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Power Point, MS Project, SPSS).
- Sympathetic with aims, values & objectives of Islamic Relief.
Pre-employment Checks:
Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
- screening clearance
- receipt of satisfactory references
Islamic Relief promotes equality and meritocracy, and seeks individuals who agree with the IR values together with our policy standards on Anti-Bribery, Child Protection and Code of Conduct.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief
(Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship)
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer
Please note that CV's will NOT be accepted.
How to apply:
If you are talented, reliable, service minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s values and mission, please apply by downloading the application pack under the relevant role on our website http://www.islamic-relief.org/work-with-us and forward the completed form to Expat.Careers@irworldwide.org by the closing date.