Associate Consultant – Fundraising & Resource Development at Act Change Transform Act in Nairobi, Kenya

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    Associate Consultant – Fundraising & Resource Development

    Act Change Transform ActNairobi, Kenya

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    3 days ago

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    2 Sept

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    Charity, NGO & Non-Profit
    Consulting & Strategy

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    Job Description

    Act! is seeking to recruit an Associate Consultant in Fundraising & Resource Development. The position holder will provide specialized technical support in resource mobilization. This role focuses on managing efforts to cultivate and find new partnerships, facilitating essential linkages to potential new opportunities for funding and collaborations, and actively participating in the design and development of concepts, proposals, and grant application packages in line with requirements and guidelines. S/he will contribute to ensuring that the Resource Mobilization and Unrestricted Income Generation efforts of the organization match the strategic requirements for program development, growth, and sustainability – by extension, the mission of Act! is sustained and the strategic objectives realized.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Provide specialized technical support in resource mobilization.
    • Manage efforts to cultivate and find new partnerships.
    • Facilitate essential linkages to potential new opportunities for funding and collaborations.
    • Actively participate in the design and development of concepts, proposals, and grant application packages in line with requirements and guidelines.
    • Contribute to ensuring that the Resource Mobilization and Unrestricted Income Generation efforts of the organization match the strategic requirements for program development, growth, and sustainability.

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Resource Mobilization, Business Management, International Development or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
    • Minimum 10 years' fundraising experience with a demonstrated track record of successfully contributing to or leading competitive proposals for bilateral/multilateral donors in Kenya and the Eastern Africa Region in sectors relevant to the work of Act!. These include Democracy & Human Rights; Peace Building and Conflict Transformation; Sustainable Environment & Natural Resource Management; and Civil Society Strengthening.
    • Experience in partnership development with nontraditional donors is highly desirable.
    • Demonstrated experience in project programmes design and development.
    • Demonstrated proposal and concept note writing skills.
    • Strong interpersonal skills.
    • Strong presentational skills.
    • Strong oral and written communication.
    • Strong listening and questioning skills.
    • Extensive understanding of the donor and funding landscape.
    • Good process facilitation and project management skills.
    • Strong conceptual, presentation, and writing skills.
    • Can multitask and work seamlessly and concurrently with multiple project teams.
    • Demonstrated research and analysis skills.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Consulting & Strategy

    Minimum Experience

    10 years

    Education Level

    Bachelor’s Degree

    Area of Study

    Development Studies

    Field of Study

    Development Studies

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Interested and qualified? Go to Act Change Transform (Act) on act.or.ke to apply.

    Master the Donor Landscape Before You Apply

    This role lives at the intersection of strategy, partnerships, and grant writing. Hiring managers will probe how well you know bilateral and multilateral donors in Eastern Africa, and how you've turned that knowledge into winning proposals.

    1. Map your donor wins: On your CV, list specific proposals you led or contributed to, naming the donor (e.g., USAID, EU, DFID) and the sector. Quantify the funding secured if possible. This gives immediate proof of your track record.

    2. Show sector depth: Act! works in democracy, peace building, environment, and civil society. Highlight any experience in these areas, even if it was a smaller component of a larger project. Use keywords from the posting in your CV.

    3. Prepare a portfolio: Bring samples of concept notes and proposals you've written. Be ready to walk through your process: how you analyzed the call, designed the intervention, and budgeted. This demonstrates your writing and design skills.

    4. Practice your pitch: You'll likely face a panel. Prepare a 2-minute summary of a successful proposal you led, focusing on your role and the outcome. This shows your communication and presentational skills.

    5. Understand partnership development: Be ready to discuss how you've cultivated nontraditional donors—maybe private sector, foundations, or high-net-worth individuals. Share a concrete example of how you built such a relationship.

    6. Show multitasking ability: The role requires working with multiple project teams. Give examples of how you've managed competing deadlines and priorities without dropping the ball. Use the STAR method.

    7. Research Act! thoroughly: Know their strategic objectives, current projects, and funding gaps. Mention specific ways your expertise can help them achieve their mission. This shows genuine interest and initiative.

    8. Prepare questions: Ask about their current funding portfolio, challenges in resource mobilization, and how success is measured. This demonstrates your strategic thinking and genuine engagement.

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    Tags

    fundraising
    resource mobilization
    proposal writing
    partnership development
    donor relations