ActionAid International EU Business Development Advisor Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. ActionAid International Kenya looking for “EU Business Development Advisor”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 11 December 2022.
ActionAid International is an international non-governmental organization whose stated primary aim is to work against poverty and injustice worldwide. ActionAid International is a federation of 45 country offices that works with communities, often via local partner organisations, on a range of development issues.
ActionAid International EU Business Development Advisor Jobs 2022
The ActionAid International has published a job vacancy announcement on 26 November 2022 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of EU Business Development Advisor to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | ActionAid International |
| Position | EU Business Development Advisor |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | Good experience in developing proposal log frames and budget preparations |
| Application Deadline | 11 December 2022 |
ActionAid International Job Vacancy 2022
The Role: The EU Business Development Advisor is an integral part of the EU partnership /funding team and is responsible for supporting AAI members to increase institutional income from EU Development Aid (INTPA and EU Delegations). The EU Business Development Advisor will keep up to date on EU funding trends, priorities and modalities as well as funding eligibility criteria and guidelines. This will inter alia involve active participation in CONCORD (FFSD NDICI Group). They will support AAI members to strengthen their capacity to engage with EU Delegations, design solid projects and develop strong funding proposals. The core aspect of the role is to identify and disseminate EU development cooperation funding opportunities, oversee coordination of the proposal development process for EU applications, provide technical guidance on proposals and eligibility criteria, oversee proposal quality assurance and risk assessment processes. The EU BDA will work in coordination with the Business Development Unit within the Institutional Funding Team and alongside the EU BDA for ECHO and new partnerships, and the EU BDA for national programmes.
Who we’re looking for:
- A proven track record in managing and writing successful fundraising proposals for institutional donors such as EU, ECHO, DFID and UN with ability to provide clear guidance on donor requirements and procedures to other staff
- Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of EU Funding opportunities and EU proposal requirements, standards and criteria
- Excellent written communication skills, able to convey projects in a clear, engaging way, excellent verbal communication skills, able to engage and promote dialogue between a range of stakeholders
- Highly accurate with strong attention to detail when handling information, able to review a high volume of information quickly
- and accurately, taking responsibility for its quality
- Good experience in developing proposal log frames and budget preparations
- Driven to actively improve proposal development, by learning from experience and identifying new opportunities
- Proven facilitation, training and capacity building skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation & influential, written and verbal communication skills to work effectively and manage relationships at all levels in a multi-cultural environment, often at a distance
- Ability to think and work proactively and creatively, prioritising own workload under pressure or when faced with competing demands and work with minimal supervision.
- Excellent organisational awareness and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a multicultural context/environment, engage in social justice activism/advocacy and demonstrate innovative practices
What we offer:
ActionAid is committed to providing a welcoming, supportive workplace where we recognise a job well done. Offering a fair compensation package and a flexible working environment. At ActionAid, you can look forward to
- Fantastic training and development opportunities
- A workplace that embraces intersectional feminist principles
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Over 4 weeks holiday a year
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply ActionAid International EU Business Development Advisor Jobs 2022
Please click on the “apply” button to start the application process. Applications close on 11 December 2022 at 23:59 GMT. Please upload an up-to-date curriculum vitae and a covering letter, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
Please check your application and make sure you meet all the essential criteria listed in the person specification. In addition, your application will be stronger if you meet at least some of the desirable criteria. If you do not meet at least all the essential criteria, please do not apply as we only consider candidates if they meet the essential criteria listed on the job description.
Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. Should you not have received feedback on your application within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
ActionAid International will not consider unsolicited candidates from recruitment agencies. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.
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| Official Website | www.actionaid.org |
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