Mercy Corps Proposal Development and Grants Manager Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. Mercy Corps Kenya looking for “Proposal Development and Grants Manager”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 15 December 2022.
Mercy Corps has been working in Kenya for over 30 years. With the formation of the independent Republic of Kenya in July 2011, Mercy Corps established a Country Office and has staff working all over the country to help build government institutions. Mercy Corps has maintained its presence in Kenya despite significant challenges in the operating environment by adopting a flexible approach to its work with the Government of Kenya.
Mercy Corps Proposal Development and Grants Manager Jobs 2022
The Mercy Corps has published a job vacancy announcement on 29 November 2022 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Proposal Development and Grants Manager to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | Mercy Corps |
| Position | Proposal Development and Grants Manager |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | 2-3 years |
| Application Deadline | 15 December 2022 |
Mercy Corps Job Vacancy 2022
Job Purpose: The Proposal Development & Grants Manager, under the supervision of the Director of Programs, will work closely with the PAQ Director and Program Managers in the implementation of programs in accordance with the country strategy of Mercy Corps in CAR. Supporting this portfolio is a growing team of support and quality team personnel, working closely alongside the Programs and MEL teams and between departments to continually improve the quality of implementation. By building the capacity of the program team members and supporting them to improve lessons learned capitalization, reflection and adaptation, quality reporting and adherence to donor and Mercy Corps project management minimum standards; these support roles bring immense benefit across the broader team.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Assist the Director of Programs in identifying strategic opportunities for expanding Mercy Corps’ work in the country.
- Analyze the country’s socio-economic situation, (donor) trends, needs and gaps, and regularly conduct stakeholder analysis, in particular who does what and where (3W).
- Contribute to the development of a country program strategy in alignment with Mercy Corps’ global/regional and country strategy.
- Support the periodic update of the Country Strategy, including organization of design and feedback sessions across field bases to feed into the national-level discussions. Support also localized strategy initiatives, such as the refinement of a country Emergency Preparedness Plan alongside the Director of Programs
- Support the strategic refinement and institutionalization of the Program department as a whole, working with Program Managers, Director of Programs, Global Support members and the broader senior management team in CAR to troubleshoot coordination issues and create a strong, efficient and durable departmental structure
Qualification & Experience:
- MA/MS in international development and/or relevant field (government, political science, international relations, etc.).
- Fluency in French and excellent oral and written English skills required
- Strong Writing and analytical skills
- Ability to manage and deliver complex grants involving multiple partners to deadline.
- 2-3 years of experience with European and US institutional donors, including grant management, and proposal development.
- Field experience in conflict and development environments. Exposure to gender, protection, and social cohesion programs will be appreciated
- Ability to deliver high quality reports within short deadlines, as well as support, coordinate and lead proposal writing.
- Ability to juggle several competing priorities from different projects at the same time.
- Excellent communication and networking skills, to build and maintain contact networks across a broad range of partners.
- Demonstrated attention to detail, following procedures, meeting deadlines and working and problem-solving independently and cooperatively.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply Mercy Corps Proposal Development and Grants Manager Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 15 December 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.mercycorps.org |
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