GOAL Kenya In 1992 GOAL established a programme office in Nairobi to address the needs of vulnerable children and youth in Nairobi’s informal settlements. Today, GOAL Kenya (GK) is implementing an integrated Programme of Support for Children and Youth in Difficult Circumstances that provides a range of complementary services to vulnerable children and youth in Nairobi’s informal settlements. The GK programme consists of four principal sectors: Education, Child Protection, Health and HIV/AIDS (HAHI), and the Environmental Health Project (EHP). The programme focuses on building the capacity of individuals and institutions to contribute to sustainable positive social change for most vulnerable populations in Kenya.
Job Purpose: To support the GOAL Kenya country programme with high-quality research and analysis and communication for internal and external audiences. Communications will include, but not be limited to reports, proposals, newsletters, advocacy and development of proposals and reports
Main duties and responsibilities: •Ensure familiarity with GOAL’s strategic objectives and with compliance issues for GOAL and all current and potential donors •Assist in the strategic design, coordination and development of proposals, reports and communications in collaboration with the Country Director, ACD-Programmes, M&E Coordinator, Programme Managers, and other GOAL Kenya staff to ensure timely submission •Lead the design of promotional materials (newsletters, brochures, marketing materials, social media, etc.) •Research new programme opportunities in line with the GOAL Kenya strategy, including liaising with other INGOs, Government Ministries, UN Agencies, bilateral donors and private foundations to maintain current knowledge of opportunities for GOAL’s programmes in Kenya. •Update grant report and proposal tracking sections of monthly report. •Ensure proper filing and maintenance of all grant files in both hard and soft copy. •Provide support to Programme Managers by participating in strategy design, grants opening and grant closing meetings, disseminating grants/proposal documents, and responding to information requests from the field and from other partners •At the request of the Country Director or ACD-Programmes, take responsibility for any miscellaneous projects not falling under responsibilities outlined in this job description. •Ensure quality information management related to grants by overseeing the regular maintenance of grant files, reporting calendars and updating of internal GOAL Kenya documentation and necessary tools •Act as custodian of documentation of institutional knowledge and program activities in coordination with relevant sector supervisors/managers and coordinators •Assist senior management in donor liaison and communication •Any other duties as outlined by the line manager. Required Qualification: • Master’s Degree in International Development, development Studies or related field of expertise • At least three years grants management or programme development experience with International NGOs • Proven expertise in writing and editing proposals and concept notes • Capacity to work in a multi-sector team, including coordinating technical input into proposals • High accuracy and attention to detail • Demonstrable high-level performance management and team working skills • Computer proficiency • Ability to work well under pressure • Demonstrable understanding of project planning and management cycles • Professional fluency in spoken and written English; able to communicate concisely and with impact. • Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements • Knowledge of good practices in monitoring and evaluation, research and learning
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GOAL Kenya Communications & Grants Manager
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