Fundraising and Program Development Specialist – ESA Hub – Nairobi – Within the Region

Overview

• Work Location: Remote, within East and Southern Africa region
• Application Close Date: 3 May, 2024
• Estimated Start date: 17 June 2024
• Department: Open Mapping Hub -East and Southern Africa
• Reports to: Regional Director ESA Hub
• Terms: Full-time, one year initial contract
• Travel: Frequent travel within the region and sometimes internationally
• Level: 7

About the Role

The Open Mapping Hub – Eastern & Southern Africa [ESA Hub] is a regional collaboration led by the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team [HOT], a Non-Governmental Organization that sits at the forefront of participatory mapping, development, humanitarian response, open data and technology. Our mission is to advocate for and actively facilitate the creation, utilization, and widespread dissemination of high-quality open map data for systems and policy change across 23 countries in Eastern and Southern Africa

The Fundraising and Program Development Manager is a key member of the Eastern & Southern Africa fundraising & External Relations team, and plays a critical role in securing new donor funding from governments, multilateral institutions (World Bank, UN agencies), government agencies (USAID, GAC, SIDA), multi-donor/pooled funds, as well as foundations, partners and individuals donors to drive the strategic growth of HOT’s work in the region. The incumbent will work closely with teams across the organization in designing projects/programs and develop winning proposals. You will own the fundraising strategy, program/project development, coordinate writing, negotiate partnerships and build the capacity of regional staff to effectively conduct donor engagement.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and dynamic program designer and fundraiser to join the Eastern & Southern Africa Team. You will proactively support the team in designing projects, writing proposals and negotiating with donors. You will work with Regional staff and partner organizations to identify concrete and fundable projects/programs while staying aligned to the mission of the organization.

You are experienced at converting project ideas into feasible proposals, staying up to date with donor trends and opportunities. You have experience working at the intersection of Open Source Technologies, Open Data, Volunteer Networks, Disaster Preparedness and Response and/or Climate Change in Eastern and Southern Africa and can draw on personal implementation and fundraising experiences in designing projects.

Essential Functions

Coordinate Program Design and Proposal Development

• Develop and oversee implementation of a regional business development strategy and process, including monthly progress reporting to the leadership team
• Manage the development of proposals or bids ensuring the highest quality proposals are submitted to donors and partners
• Coordinate internal and cross team collaboration on program and proposal development process, ensuring regular communication and updates throughout the process; including facilitation of internal reviews and sign off
• Contribute in drafting standard inputs for proposals – such as drafting of capacity and capability statements; country/regional context and programme experience, while bringing on board expertise from programs, monitoring & evaluation, finance and technical field teams
• Follow up on applications submitted and responses received, including requesting feedback from donors and facilitating internal learning from this feedback for future opportunities
• Represent the organization in external donor and partners meetings related to proposal development

Facilitate Donor Engagement

• Lead the development and regular updating of the regional donor engagement strategy
• Build and sustain excellent relationships with donor agencies at global, regional and country level and in close collaboration with the Regional Director
• Organize and participate in donor visits, including project visits as needed
• Collaborate with Senior Managers and Regional Director to set donor engagement targets and influence donor strategies
• Support Senior Managers and Regional Director to represent the organization in donor forums, workshops and conferences

Essential Requirements

• Proven track record in producing winning bids, proposals, and reports for funders
• Proven ability to design high quality programs
• 5-10 years experience in humanitarian and development contexts, with solid experience in at least 2 priority areas of ESA-Hub; disaster preparedness and response, sustainable cities & urban planning, Open Source Technologies, Health or Youth Advancement
• Excellent coordination, organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to clearly communicate and negotiate effectively with stakeholders at various levels and collate input from a geographically diverse team
• Excellent writing, reporting, budget development and presentation skills
• Experience in curating and presenting project information for donors and partners; conveying the organization’s mission, vision and programs
• Cultural awareness and ability to work in an environment characterized by diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Results oriented and an ability to challenge existing mindsets
• Experience supervising a team of 1-2 people
• Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
• Fluent in verbal and written English

Compensation and Benefits

HOT values transparency and equity. All HOT compensation globally is set according to a framework detailed on our website. HOT also offers:

• Hybrid & flexible work arrangements
• Flexible public holidays
• Paid time off
• Healthy Staff group plan
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Book Stipend
• Coaching Programs
• Collaborating with a fast-growing, dedicated team who values humanitarianism, free, open-source, and accessible data

We encourage candidates to apply currently residing in the following countries of the region:
Angola, Burundi, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Lesotho, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Equal Opportunity

We seek to recruit persons that reflect the diversity of the communities we work with and further, to support their retention and advancement within the organization. HOT does not discriminate on the basis of ability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation. Our staff includes people who are parents and nonparents, the self-taught and university educated, and from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds, lived experiences, and perspectives on the world. HOT is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to live our values and promote inclusivity in all locations. All of our staff work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of all is valued and respected.

HOT is committed to diversity within our team, and recognizes our role in closing the digital divide, including identifying obstacles that certain groups face in developing skills needed for roles in the humanitarian & technology sectors. Women, nationals of developing countries, and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply

To apply, please click HERE.

Please complete the application by Midnight EAT of the 3 May 2024 Your CV/resume should not exceed 2 pages. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job advert before the advertised deadline as shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis.

The selection process will consist of the following steps:

• Online Application
• Pre-Screening Assessment
• Panel Interview/s