PR Manager for Africa at Bolt

Bolt is one of the fastest growing startups in the world with over 30M happy customers in 35+ countries, from Europe to Mexico to Africa. We’re building a transport platform to connect millions of riders and drivers around the world to make travel easier, quicker and more reliable.

We are looking for a PR Manager to join the Bolt PR team and help us tell our story across our African markets. 

You will be based in one of our main offices in Nairobi (Kenya) or Johannesburg (South Africa). You’ll report to the Head of Communications and will be part of an international team working in different cities in Europe and Africa, with readiness to travel within your region and to our HQ in Tallinn, Estonia.

 Let’s build the future of transport together!

What you'll be doing:

• Make sure that Bolt is known and trusted in all of our target markets in the region to enable us to launch new markets and grow existing ones
• Develop PR strategies, from corporate to consumer PR, to build awareness of Bolt
• Plan, deliver and measure results for PR activities in order to ensure consistent positive coverage for the company
• Develop and run an agency network to help deliver our targets in the region
• Manage crisis communications 
• Support employer brand-related activities in your region
• Work together with marketing and social media teams on integrated campaigns

Requirements:

• At least 7 years of experience in a PR agency or in-house comms team for a growth company
• International experience - you’ve run PR campaigns that have included a number of markets, including Kenya, Nigeria or South Africa, and you know how to adapt messages for different audiences
• Agency experience - you know a great PR agency from a mediocre one
• A strategic mindset coupled with an eye for detail
• Outstanding writing skills as well as an understanding of different styles of writing (from press releases to op-eds, from blog posts to spokesperson briefings)
• Excellent written and spoken English (knowledge of Swahili is a plus)
• The ability to work closely with different internal teams with confidence
• A can-do approach to solving problems. Never done that before? Not in your job description? You don’t care, you’ll work it out.

Benefits:

• Motivating compensation – motivational base pay and company stock options
• No corporate BS – we’re moving too fast for that
• Amazing personal growth experience at one of the fastest-growing startups in Europe
• Working with a motivated and talented international team, plus regular team events
• Flexible working hours – as long as you get the work done
• Impactful work – you’ll have a rare opportunity to build a product literally used by millions of people across the world

Our team is made up of thinkers, innovators and go-getters shaping the way millions of people move around the globe. We value passionate and down-to-earth people who are driven to get things done and find creative solutions to problems. We recognise that our strength and success are directly linked to the talent and skills of our team members and a lean approach to our work. Our headquarters are situated in Tallinn, Estonia and we have offices in 30+ countries around the world.

Did we spark your interest? Get in touch and let’s talk!

To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/3kk9rsw

Regional PR and Communications Manager at Feed the Children in Kenya

Regional PR and Communications Manager at Feed the Children in Kenya

Closing date:  24 Oct 2012

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and developing the organizations communication strategies and project campaigns that reach to stakeholders, beneficiaries and the related public.
• Management of events and other correspondences with the organization
• Develop and implement the necessary tools of communication to reach target audiences, both internal and external.
• Planning and implementing all the organization’s internal and external communications procedures, promotional activities, and advertising;
• Play an important role in communicating the organizations policy internally and outside.
• Liaise with head office in maintaining the organization website to ensure it is updated and remains relevant for purposes of information dissemination;
• Form an important bridge between the organization, the media, and other organizations, plus the management and the employees.
• Organizing and managing press conferences, media coverage and respond to incoming media enquiries; answering all questions related to the organizations strategies.
• Drafting and editing speech notes by staff for presentation, news releases and any other presentations as required;
• Advising and directing Management on the organizations publicity programmes to the various publics; beneficiaries; stakeholders and staff
• Lead in gathering information, write design articles and edit newsletters, reports, journals and other publicity materials;
• Manage development, production and delivery of promotional campaigns and special publications, including season brochures, flyers, posters, electronic promotions, calendars, and other publicity support materials.
• Liaising with the media in monitoring and analysis of media coverage for the organization.
• Work hand in hand with fundraising unit of the organization and all other departments.

Qualifications

• A degree in Public relations and communications, Journalism a Masters will be an added advantage.
• Ability to plan, proactively monitor and evaluate meetings, and conferences
• Team player with ability to deliver, creative, enthusiastic
• Mature judgment and good media relations
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, editing and writing skills
• Good knowledge of Web design and maintenance.
• Membership with a PR body
• Up-to- date in the field of public relations
• At least 5 years’ experience in PR with some years in the NGO world.

How to apply: 

If you meet the requirements of the above position, please send your application letter, detailed CV, phone and email contacts of three (3) references; to hr@feedthechildren.co.ke by 24th October 2012.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Public Relations Coordinator - The Bible Society of Kenya (BSK), Nairobi

Public Relations Coordinator at The Bible Society of Kenya (BSK) in Nairobi - Kenyan Jobs

The Bible Society of Kenya (BSK) is a nonsectarian, nondenominational organization that serves all Christian Churches, Christian Church Organizations and Christian Individuals by providing them with the Word of God.

Our mandate is to share the Good News of Jesus Christ by Translating, Producing, Distributing and encouraging the use of Holy Scriptures.

To effectively serve our mandate and to ensure the consistent delivery of quality programs, we are looking for mature, dynamic and self-motivated individual to fill the following position

Public Relations Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Develop strategic corporate communication plans in collaboration with the Office of the General Secretary and relevant Heads of Divisions and ensure that these are in line with and support the delivery of the organization’s strategic goals and objectives.
• Devise and implement internal and external communications campaigns on key issues, activities and plans, which include overseeing the development, use and dissemination of corporate communication materials such as the intra/internet, brochures, newsletters etc.
• Manage effective and efficient documentation of all BSK activities and achievements, ensuring that all relevant highlights are captured and communicated to relevant audiences
• Participate in the development of a monitoring and evaluation system for measuring the impact of communication activities in the society.
• Act as the ‘corporate’ brand champion and central authority for BSK’s visual identity.
• Develop an appropriate media strategy for the organization and oversee the management of media relations including acting as the focal point of contact for journalists, press teams etc.
• Develop crisis-management communication plans, readiness, and response capabilities consistent with BSK’s guidelines.
• Plan, develop and implement PR strategies and take part in updating the overall communication plan as needed.
• Develop content for the regular update of the web site.
• Plan and organize all media events, including handling inquiries and relations with the national and international media, e.g. interviews, press releases, press briefings/conferences, provision of documents, pitch stories, site visits, etc.
• Coordinate the production of annual and other progress reports; preparation of the communication chapter of the semi-annual and annual reports and the monthly updates.
• Oversee the production of documentaries and other communication materials such as brochures, fliers, catalogues, price lists and profile of the society.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Communications or related field
• Membership to a relevant professional body such as MSK/PRSK
• Over three (3) years experience gained from a PR agency or a busy PR department
• Committed Christian in good standing with their Church

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Good Public Relations persuasion and negotiation skills in influencing the different publics.
• Proficiency in Desktop Publishing, Microsoft Office suite, e-mail and Internet.
• Proficiency in photography, video shooting and editing of functions activities and others of relevance to the BSK publics.
• Ability to maintain professional integrity in exercising PR and communication duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet in-house and mainstream media editorial deadlines including PR schedules

If your background, experience, competence match the qualifications, please send your application and a detailed C.V and include your current remuneration, testimonials and give full contact details of 3 referees including day time telephone number to:

Human Resource Manager
Bible Society of Kenya
P.O. Box 72983 00200
Nairobi, Kenya

or Email: hr@biblesociety-kenya.org

Website: www.biblesociety-kenya.org

To be received not later than 20th September 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Public Relations Manager - Safaricom, Nairobi

Public Relations Manager at Safaricom in Nairobi - Kenyan Jobs

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy within Corporate Affairs Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Public Relations Manager

Ref: CA_PRM_AUGUST_2011

Reporting to the Senior Manager Public Relations, the job holder will ensure a positive image of Safaricom among the general public by fostering Safaricom’s ability to strategically drive this and respond appropriately to customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to all queries in respect of Safaricom from general public, media, special interest groups and other components of the firm’s stakeholder ecosystem. Ensure Safaricom’s leadership in managing issues pertinent to the industry is upheld and maintained.
• Ensure and maintain absolute confidentiality on information obtained and released, as and when necessary.
• Ensure that collaterals for Safaricom functions and other forms of communications by the company are prepared and issued in line with brand guidelines and are aligned with overall communications strategy.
• Maintain and improve Safaricom’s Public Relations strategy and that of its various units and activities, taking into account the internal and external changes in the market. Ensure that these are aligned with online reputation management (ORM) and internal communications strategies.
• Advise and recommend to Safaricom possible outcomes and response-scenarios based on strategic initiatives made in the year.
• Act as a credible and trustworthy liaison between Safaricom and the various vendors and partners it deals with in the PR space to ensure cordial relations and value for money in all operations.
• Collect and communicate information that may give Safaricom strategic advantage.
• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, periodic reports within schedule and to standards;
• Create and administer a proper filing system for the PR section.

Minimum requirements

• A Degree in Marketing and Communication/Public Relations/ Marketing (specialization in PR is preferred).
• A post-graduate diploma in Public Relations will be an added advantage.
• Professional Certifications in Public Relations or Mass Commutation (Diploma/ Higher Diploma).
• 2-3 years work experience in a large or blue chip company in a PR/Strategic Communications/Media Relations role.
• The incumbent must be a driven and motivated, can-do, team-player and must be able to demonstrate good written and oral communication skills in both English and Swahili.
• Excellent speech and general writing and presentation/oratory skills.
• Ability to travel and work off-site at short notice, and sometimes outside office hours with minimum supervision.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.

The deadline for application is Wednesday the 31st August 2011.


The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Via email to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

Senior Communications and Media Relations Officer - The National Cohesion and Integration Commission, Nairobi

Senior Communications and Media Relations Officer at The National Cohesion and Integration Commission in Nairobi - Kenyan Jobs

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission invites applications from qualified persons for the following position:

Senior Communications and Media Relations Officer

Grade: NCIC 4

Specific Duties Entail:

• Managing, maintaining and updating of the NCIC website and intranet.
• Conceptualizing, designing and implementing internal and external communication strategies and media based advocacy strategies, that advance the NCIC’s strategies objectives.
• Acting as a media liaison and coordinating media monitoring
• Facilitating internal communications
• Ensuring positive visibility of the NCIC through branding and other strategies
• Writing opinion pieces, writing and reviewing press statements
• NCIC events management
• Photography and video documentation
• Coordinating the publication of the NCIC Internal E-newsletter
• Editing and coordinating the production of NCIC’s key publications including Annual Report, Closing the Gap Journal, State of Cohesion Report and key IEC materials
• Ensuring appropriate use of the NCIC logo and compliance with NCIC Communications policy, and strategy
• Coordinating the production of dissemination institutional Information, Education, and Communication materials development
• Assisting in coordinating the Face of Kenya Awards
• Providing communications supports to all staff and commissioners
• Any other assigned responsibilities

Requirements for Appointment:

• A Bachelor of Arts Degree in any of the Social Sciences and a Diploma in Mass Communication / Journalism from a recognized institution, or a Degree in Journalism / Mass Communication, Masters degree will be an added advantage.
• Served satisfactorily in the area of Corporate Communications, Media, Public Relations, Marketing or any other relevant field for at least five (5) years two of which should have been at a senior level.
• Posses effective oral and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
• Experienced in IEC materials development.
• Proficient in computer applications including desktop publishing.

Applications attaching CV’s and copies of certificates should be sent to the undersigned before 2nd September, 2011.

Commission Secretary / CEO
National Cohesion and Integration Commission
Delta House, 4th Floor
Waiyaki Way
P.O. Box 7055 – 00100
Nairobi

Marketing Communications and PR Manager - Alliance Technologies, Nairobi

Marketing Communications and PR Manager at Alliance Technologies in Nairobi – Kenyan Jobs

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS AND PR MANAGER

[Female Applicants ONLY]

Anticipated start date: As Soon as Possible

The position will be reporting directly to the Chief Commercial Officer

Responsibilities of the role:

• Company Brand Management; Ensuring all the brand guidelines are followed in all communications, internal and external.
• Taking the lead in the Company’s communications; internal and external with the highest professionalism.
• Manage distribution of Company’s communications material.
• Media relation: – Assist with media liaison to provide statements and arrange for interviews. Coordinate journalist queries and interviews
• Monitoring of media and internet coverage of the Company.
• Develop a Communications and PR strategy; Identify strategic PR opportunities both internally and externally for reviews and implementation in PR plan.
• Crisis and Situations management in line with Company policy e.g. manage interface with PR agency including journalists on site in case of an incident.
• Implement events aimed at generating Marketing & Publicity
• Implement a CSR plan
• Develop promotional material such as Banners, Brochures etc.
• Manage corporate branding.
• Prepare press releases, media adverts, supplements, programme documentation, coordinate proactive and reactive media tours and organize press conferences, coordinate media interviews for staff, write position papers and act as organization contact person to the media
• Gathering information, writing articles and editing newsletters, reports, journals and other publicity materials.

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Diploma in Journalism will be added advantage

Technical Competencies and Experience Requirements:

• Must be Strong in Marketing Communication.
• At least two years of relevant experience in implementing communications/public relations activities or working with media.
• Applicants must be fluent in English and Kiswahili, be able to write clearly and concisely in both languages.
• Strong communication skills and an ability to work within a dynamic and collaborative team environment
• Excellent organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and deadlines
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing effective media and communication material that increase the visibility of an organization.
• Computer literacy: Strong Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Publisher, Illustrator and In Design an advantage.

To Apply:

• Candidates are requested to submit a Cover letter quoting the Position Title along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Candidates should indicate the current and expected salary
• Should include a passport size photo on the CV.

E-mail the applications to jobs@at.co.ke

Human Resource cum Public Relations Officer - Gusii Water and Sanitation Company Limited, Kisii

Human Resource cum Public Relations Officer at Gusii Water and Sanitation Company Limited in Kisii – Kenyan Jobs

HUMAN RESOURCE CUM PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Advert: GWASCO/1/11 (1 Post)

Gusii Water and Sanitation Company Limited was incorporated on 12th June, 2006 under the Companies Act Cap 486 Laws of Kenya. The Company is responsible for provision of efficient, effective, adequate and safe water and sewerage services to its customers. The Company wishes to recruit self driven, result oriented and qualified Human Resource cum Public Relations Officer.

For appointment to this post the candidate must:-

• Be a holder of Degree in Social Science.
• Have served as a Human Resource Officer or Public Relations Officer for at least three (3) years in a busy private or public service organization.
• Should be a Computer literate and familiar with Human Resource Management Systems.

Duty and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager. The suitable candidate will be responsible for:

• Overseeing maintenance of upto date HR records
• Assist in compiling HR reports for timely reporting and disseminating
• Assist in staff recruitment, selection and placement
• Handle staff welfare issues
• Staff training and development
• Wages and benefits administration
• Industrial Relations
• Performance management

Skills required

• Team building
• Supervisory
• Problem solving
• Basic counseling
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills
• Computer skills at proficiency level
• Effective public relations and public speaking
• Any other duties that may be allocated from time to time.

Terms of Service

• The post will be on performance based three (3) – year contract renewable annually

If you meet the above requirements please, send your detailed CV, copies of certificates, testimonials and giving names and addresses of three referees also indicate your current and expected salary

The application letters should reach:


The Managing Director,
Gusii Water and Sanitation Company Ltd,
P.O Box 3880,
Kisii.

not later than 1st September 2011 at 10.00 a.m

Public Relations Officer - Kenya Meat Commission, Kenya

Public Relations Officer at the Kenya Meat Commission in Kenya

The Kenya Meat Commission, a state Corporation established by an Act of Parliament whose vision is to be the preferred world class meat and meat products processor seeks to recruit suitable persons for the following position(s):

Public Relations Officer
Ref PRO 02/04/11

Reporting to the Company Secretary, key responsibilities for this position are:

• Organize and coordinate corporate events
• Ensure flow of information to and from the public
• Create awareness to the public through mass media on the Commission’s activities and programs
• Draft and edit press releases and articles to high standards consistent with Commission’s guidelines
• Represent KMC interests in external organizations.
• Liaise with sales promotions staff in making appropriate demonstrations and displays
• Production of Commission’s journals and press releases
• Participate in organizational shows, exhibitions and fares
• Organize visits to KMC by outside parties/ Stakeholders
• Organize visits to outside organizations by KMC Board and Management
• Provide support in developing and reviewing corporate affairs policies
• Serve as company spokesperson on occasion

Qualifications, Skills and Competencies Requirements

• Bachelors degree in mass communication, journalism or public relations (a Masters degree in the field will be an added advantage)
• Good interpersonal and communications skills
• Minimum of 3-4 years of relevant Public Relations experience.
• Demonstrated success in implementing media campaigns including social media
• Demonstrated success in securing media coverage in a variety of outlets.
• Demonstrated track record of developing successful working relationships with reporters
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed CV indicating work experience, current remuneration and employer, day time telephone contact, both office and mobile, name and address of three referees.

Reference number should clearly be indicated on the envelope.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Your applications should reach the undersigned not later than April 26, 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Managing Commissioner
Kenya Meat Commission
P.O. Box 2-00204
Athi River
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Communications Manager, East Africa - Google, Nairobi

Communications Manager, East Africa at Google in Nairobi

This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

The area: Global Communications and Public Affairs

It's our job to help inform and educate users, advertisers, partners and opinion leaders about the benefits of Google's products, our distinctive company culture/values, and our approach to the big public policy issues of the day. We are looking for quick-witted, entrepreneurial and intellectually curious people to join the team. To succeed here, you'll need to be able to combine creativity with the organizational skills to manage numerous different projects to tight deadlines simultaneously, as well as enjoy pitching to all kinds of journalists, bloggers and commentators (we find it hard too!). Things happen quickly at Google and to get stuff done here you need to be an enthusiastic team player - a self-starter who can work cross-functionally and isn't frightened to take risks or try out new ways of doing things.

The role: Communications Manager, East Africa

As a member of the Global Communications & Public Affairs team in East Africa, you will work cross-functionally to help communicate with journalists and other thought leaders in East Africa; devise specific communications materials and campaigns based on understanding of journalists' interests; engage in face-to-face meetings with commentators and other opinion formers; develop print and web-based material supporting these campaigns; and counter misinformation that might interfere with our business and ability to serve our users. We're looking for great communicators who can understand complex issues and explain them in person and also via well written, simple blog posts, FAQs, video scripts and more.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with all communications activities for Google in East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, possibly Tanzania and Rwanda)
• Represent Google as a company spokesperson for a wide variety of media and blogger inquiries
• Collaborate with Google engineering, product, sales, and marketing teams to create compelling communications strategies that illustrate the functionality and key benefits of our consumer and advertising products
• Develop close, productive relationships with journalists, bloggers, product reviewers and our key partners in East Africa
• Develop written materials, including story pitches, messaging guidelines, press releases, Q&As, presentations and speeches
• Train and provide advice to company officials for press conferences, media interviews and trade presentations

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent with a strong academic record
• Professional experience in fast-paced business, media or non-profit environment, ideally in East Africa
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
• Ability to think, plan, and execute on multiple projects simultaneously in an organized fashion
• Demonstrated ability to work calmly and maintain good judgment in fast-paced, high-stress environments, as well as ability to escalate appropriately
• Ability to work with colleagues in different countries and appreciate cultural differences
• Fluency Swahili and English

To Apply:

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Outreach Program Manager - Google, Nairobi

Outreach Program Manager at Google in Nairobi

This position can be based in Johannesburg, South Africa; Dakar, Senegal; Nairobi, Kenya; Accra, Ghana; or Lagos, Nigeria.

The area: Engineering

Simply put, Google engineers make computers do amazing things. Populated by extraordinarily creative, motivated and talented people, our Engineering team gets excited by developing new applications that really make a difference and are used by millions of people. We're driven by Google's mission to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. If you seek to tackle such challenges as building a highly scalable computing infrastructure, novel storage systems, innovative user experiences or the next big application that will change the world, then this might be a perfect fit for you.

The role: Outreach Program Manager

As an Outreach Program Manager at Google, you will be responsible for helping the developers, start- ups, and business and IT professionals in the region successfully build applications and grow their businesses using Google's products, developer tools and APIs. This position will benefit from a software engineering background and active participation in all three of the local technical, developer, and business communities. In this role, you will coordinate and execute both online and offline outreach and support programs in the region. This could include helping the Developer Relations team with large- scale Google events such as those targeting developers as in Google Developer Days or DevFests (i.e. large budget, high attendance, high visibility), and regional technology industry and business blogs.

To achieve your goals, you will work with cross-functional Google teams, covering product management, engineering, developer relations, local volunteers, along with external vendors. Additionally, you will manage relationships with, and foster creation of, local developer, start-up, and business communities, both formal (Google Technology User Groups) and informal (discussion boards, casual meet-ups, non-affiliated user groups). You will also meet with local developers and businesses, promoting Google technologies to them and ensuring that they get the support and information they need to be successful.

The Program Manager helps bring awareness to Google's mission, open web technologies and our products within the regional technical community.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and run regional strategy, community outreach and development, including large-scale public events and grass-roots programs
• Meet with external tech community including developers, businesses and technical executives to advocate their adoption of our products, explaining business and technical value propositions
• Own regional blogs and ensure publication of frequent, high-quality content
• Lead cross-functional project teams and act as the liaison between other global outreach teams and the various product and Engineering groups in Google
• Build and manage relationships with local developer and start-up communities, industry influencers and bloggers

Requirements:

• BA or BS university degree preferred, ideally in Computer Science or Software Engineering
• Proven experience in a technical role in internet and/or mobile industries strongly preferred
• Experience with conference presentation or other technical public speaking
• Experience as an active participant (ideally as a leader) in technical/developer/business communities
• Strong project and program management skills as well as excellent communication skills
• Fluent spoken and written English is a must. Additional French language skills are a significant plus.

To Apply:

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Resource Mobilisation And Partnership Officer - Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE), Nairobi

Resource Mobilisation And Partnership Officer at Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) in Nairobi

Closing date: 08 Apr 2011
Location: Kenya – NAIROBI

Job Purpose:

To increase funding of FAWE from different of sources, provide technical assistance in resource mobilization to National Chapters and build lasting and beneficial partnership for FAWE.
Expected Results to support achievement of results within the 2008-2012 Strategic Plan

Partnerships

• Existing partnerships strengthened to significantly increase support for FAWE’s activities
• Scope of existing partnerships expanded into more areas of collaboration
• Establishment of FAWE in regional African and international bodies such as the AU and the Regional Economic Committees (RECs)
• New partnerships developed and implemented
• FAWE’s leadership position in promoting girls’ education in Africa, strengthened through activities with partners

Resource Mobilization

• Develop relationships with the philanthropist community, foundations, individuals, corporate, bilateral and multilateral donors, and governmental donors as viable revenue pipelines for FAWE
• Develop and implement new resource mobilization/funding strategy
• New donors enlisted into Donor’s Consortium and increased donor funding
• Funding sources diversified to reduce dependency risk

Key Responsibilities

Partnerships

• Manage a partnership strategy that optimizes relationships with partners that are key to advancing FAWE’s Strategic Plan
• Develop a strategy and advice the EC and GA on the methodology and benefits of having FAWE representation in regional and international bodies such as CSOs and the RECs
• Provide technical support to National Chapters to develop country-specific partnership strategies and to expand their capacity to participate effectively in partnerships
• Responsible for the submission of reports to partners in accordance to the agreed terms between FAWE and the partner
• Identify, research, build and maintain satisfactory relationships with partners at the regional and international levels
• Represent FAWE in both external and internal partnership meetings and forums
• Collaborate with the Communications Unit to develop marketing and communications materials of FAWE to prospective partners
• Ensure that the engagement of partners maximizes funding and impact potential for FAWE and that FAWE staff follow/implement these partnership strategy
• Establish and oversee a structure that monitors partnership relationships (e.g. reviews, MOUs, etc)

Resource Mobilization

• Develop a comprehensive strategy to strengthen and expand donor support into a strong, steady, consistent source of revenue
• Develop and design a sustainability strategy for FAWE to ensure a profit generating structure
• Develop a private sector fundraising and partnership plan and be responsible for the overall implementation of this plan
• Develop and maintain a donor database including contact details, areas of interest/objectives, funding and contractual modalities, and formats
• Research, approach and negotiate support from new funding partners such as grants, in-kind contributions, event sponsorship, pro bono services etc
• Maintain and develop relations with existing members of FAWE’s Donors’ Consortium
• Conduct market research and marketing initiatives to assess priorities and identify new opportunities for resource mobilization
• Research and analyze donor calls for funding applications and request for expression of interest proposals
• Identify and justify project possibilities in connection with donor priorities and funding opportunities
• Develop and establish standards for proposal writing and concept notes to secure resources
• Develop a capacity building programme to empower National Chapters to enhance resource mobilization and support them to mobilize funds from in-country donors
• Prospect key markets for potential fundraising targets
• Ensure timely and high quality grant reporting

Qualifications and experience

Education

• Masters Degree in Business Communication, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field
• A minimum of 5 years experience in building partnerships between NGOs, Multilateral and Bilateral and corporate
• 5 years experience in fundraising from donors, especially private industry
• Extensive international experience
• Skilled in identifying strategic opportunities and develop plans to pursue them
• Have high energy, confident presenter who is able to engage people and get them to commit funding/and or to partnering with FAWE
• Knowledge and experience of the realities of development issues
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills in English, and good working knowledge of French is desirable
• Very strong networking skills and excellent interpersonal relationship skills
• A proven track record of fundraising from major donors, corporate and foundations
• Good understanding of corporate social responsibility strategies
• Proven skills in developing and writing successful funding proposals
• Ability to work with budgets and financial reports

Behaviours and Competencies

• Strategic perspective/vision
• Communication skills (writing/editing/oral) in English and French
• Stress tolerance
• Persuasiveness
• Interpersonal skills
• Negotiating skills
• Leadership
• Planning, organizing skills

See more on FAWE at: www.fawe.org.

How to apply:

recruitment@fawe.org