KenGen Fundraising Co-Ordinator, and Programs Officer Jobs in Kenya

Senior Fundraising Co-Ordinator

(3 Yrs Contract)

KenGen Foundation is seeking to recruit a Fundraising Coordinator to head the fundraising function of the newly formed Foundation.

The Jobholder

Reporting to the Managing Trustee, the Fundraising Coordinator is expected to work with the rest of the team to evaluate the current CSR activities of KenGen and develop a partnership/donor related strategy that will enable the Foundation raise funds to up-scale the Company’s social investment.

He/She is expected to write proposals, initiate contacts and dialogue with prospective partners and donors to raise funds for the Foundation work. He/she will join the Foundation team in developing KenGen

Foundation Strategy with clear goals and objectives to ensure KenGen’s Corporate Social investment is up-scaled to a new level.

The candidate must be a proficient proposal writer with proven success in institutional funds mobilization and grant making.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• A Bachelors’ degree in social development studies.
• Postgraduate Diploma in the relevant field
• A masters’ degree in related field will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in fundraising and project development and management, particularly in community based economic/social enhancement programs.
• Membership of East African Grant Makers Association and other related professional bodies will be an added advantage.
• Proven experience in successful programs from proposal to implementation.
• Excellent communication skills in writing, presentations, proposal writing and interpersonal relationship.
• Proven management and networking skills.
• Proven experience in grant making and donor relations with solid contacts with international trusts and foundations.
• Ability to work in a team environment and to contribute to other Foundation activities towards success of common objective.

Senior Programs Officer

(3 Yrs Contract)

KenGen Foundation is seeking to recruit a programs officer to initiate and run various social investments programs.

The Jobholder

Reporting to the Managing Trustee, the programs Officer will offer a challenging opportunity in proposing, initiating and executing various programs aimed at enhancing the economic and social welfare of the communities around KenGen’s installations.

He/she will also be in charge of planning and execution of the social and fundraising events.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• A bachelors’ degree in social/development studies.
• Postgraduate Diploma in the relevant field
• A masters’ degree will be an added advantage.
• Membership of East African Grant Makers Association will also be an added advantage
• At least 5 years experience in a similar career with proof of successful programs undertaken.
• Progressive professional experience in charitable trust/Foundations.
• Experience in proposal and report writing on community based programs and ability to carry out the programs to completion.
• Ability to work and schedule several programs under a work plan and to deliver under pressure or tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage teams. Marketing and PR skills will be an added advantage.

Application by qualified candidates ONLY should be submitted to the Managing Trustee at kf@kengen.co.ke . Candidates should attach their CV, daytime contacts and three referees. 

Applications should reach this address on or before 21st May, 2013 at 5.00 p.m.

The positions offer a competitive remuneration package

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Twaweza Research Program Officer Job in Kenya

Program Officer - Research

Twaweza, a dynamic East Africa wide organization, is looking for a competent, effective and energetic Program Officer - Research based in Nairobi

Salary Grade: 6
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Reports to: Uwezo Country Coordinator
Supervises: Program officer and Interns
Start Date: As soon as possible

Overall Responsibility:

• You will take charge of the overall planning for the annual national assessment. 
• You will ensure that credible partners are recruited; that they undertake their tasks while ensuring integrity. 
• You will organize and ensure that training of trainers (ToT) and the volunteers trainings occur on schedule. 
• You will work with data analyst and ensure effective sampling, data entry, data analysis. 
• You will take part in report writing.

Specific Responsibilities

• Plan and organize for the annual national assessment; ensure that the assessment tools, tests and manuals for trainers and volunteers are developed in adherence with the Uwezo standards;
• Plan and manage partnerships; ensure that partners to implement the activities are recruited on time, are credible and meet the Uwezo standards, are engaged and trained in readiness to implement the assessment;
• Manage the data bank; ensure that proper records are kept of the partners, volunteers and other entities engaged with during the research;
• Ensure that sampling is undertaken as per the approved research design; that the consultant is engaged on time;
• Monitor the assessment process for quality assurance; support in the data entry, analysis process;
• Oversee the preparation of the annual national report; provide support in the compilation of other reports and publications materials, presentations;
• Manage the research department of the Country office, ensure that set targets are met as per the approved plans and budgets.

General Responsibilities 

• Conduct occasional research and writing assignments on Uwezo in diverse ways supportive to program goals, including internal learning, policy debates, opinion articles; 
• Participate in other Uwezo processes (communication);
• Undertake the activities above in line with the associated budgets and with work plans, in ways that are consistent with Twaweza policies;
• Prepare and submit quality and timely plans, budgets and reports ;
• Keep abreast of new ideas and materials in the area of organizational learning, M&E and communications ;
• Participate in meetings and sessions and sessions as needed;
• Undertake any other lawful tasks as may be assigned by your manager or the Head of Twaweza.

Core Qualifications

• At least a Master’s degree in Education or Social Sciences;
• Experience in carrying our large surveys
• At least three years’ relevant working experience, specifically in research; Twaweza Job Description: Program Officer - Research
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English and Kiswahili with keen attention to detail;
• Strong analytical and organizational skills;
• Strong computer skills and use of database and internet;
• Excellent organizational, reporting and management skills;
• Very good time management skills.

Changes and Amendments:

This job description may be amended by Twaweza after consultation with the employee and the supervisor.

Application process:

To apply for this position, please submit your CV (max 4 pages) to jobs@twaweza.org, including a cover letter explaining your interests/motivations to work for Twaweza, and 2 samples of your written work and names of 3 referees, in MS Word or PDF file. 

In the subject of your email write your name and the position you are applying for.

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Twaweza Program Officer Job in Kenya

Program Officer

Twaweza, a dynamic East Africa wide organization, is looking for a competent, effective and energetic Kenya Program Officer

Salary Grade: 5/6
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Reports to: Regional Program Manager
Start Date: As soon as possible

Overall Responsibility:

With the guidance of the Regional Program Manager, the Program Officer will analyze and implement Twaweza’s Theory of Change/strategy and themes, identify key opportunities and develop and implement a deeper Kenya program focused on media partnerships. 

The Program Officer will implement positive and effective relationships with key media partners and contacts in the interest of promoting Twaweza objectives. 

The Program Officer will be responsible for implementation of the country program, which will consist of 5 or 6 media partnerships.

Specific Responsibilities

• Analyze the country situation, particularly the media landscape, in relation to Twaweza’s Theory of Change.
• Maintain close relationship with the 5 or 6 media partners and work with them on regularly basis to ensure Twaweza’s objectives are met
• To find high quality specialists and when need arises contract and manage them as consultants for specific assignments with media partners
• Collect data and information from partners for monitoring purposes and enter in database
• Use monitoring data to draw lessons and continuously nudge partnership outputs to superb level
• Work closely with the Learning Officer to bring out and publish lessons, and to use lessons drawn from monitoring, evaluation and international knowledge, in the current partnerships
• Maintain high quality documentation throughout.

General Responsibilities

• Successfully implement above responsibilities and assigned activities (and associated budgets) in work plans, consistent with Twaweza interests and policies.
• Contribute effectively to planning, monitoring, reporting and information dissemination of Twaweza’swork.
• Comply with and foster adherence to the established Twaweza approach, policies, regulations, guidelines and procedures.
• Participate actively in organization‐wide learning and other joint activities.
• Undertake any other lawful tasks as may be assigned by the Regional Programs Manager or the Head of Twaweza.

Core Qualifications

• A Masters degree in a relevant field, minimum 3 years working experience, in Kenya/East Africa;
• Keen understanding of country political and social dynamics; analytical and conceptual skills, and ability to translate these into program development;
• Creative thinker, imaginative, able to think outside the box and make unorthodox connections. Strong affinity with the thinking behind the Twaweza concept;
• Excellent knowledge of and experience in working with mass media;
• Excellent networking, relationship building and negotiation skills;
• Proven ability to work independently, self driven.
• Demonstrated team working qualities, and ability to deliver quality results;
• Excellent verbal, writing and communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
• Curiosity and passion to learn, push the envelope, innovate, be creative, take thoughtful risks and get things done.

Changes and Amendments:

This job description may be amended by Twaweza after consultation with the employee and the supervisor.

Application process:

To apply for this position, please submit your CV (max 4 pages) to jobs@twaweza.org, including a cover letter explaining your interests/motivations to work for Twaweza, and 2 samples of your written work and names of 3 referees, in MS Word or PDF file. 

In the subject of your email write your name and the position you are applying for.

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