Funding and Donor Relations Officer (INT8021)- Oxfam

This vacancy is open to Kenyan Nationals only

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

We are an international confederation of 19 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning. Oxfam works in 60 countries around the world.

All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. To read more about our values click here

The Role

Oxfam Kenya Program has an exciting opportunity for a tenacious individual for the position of Funding and Donor Relations Officer.  The Program Funding and Donor Relations Officer supports the Program Funding and Relationship Manager, Country Director, Program Directors and other country program and wider support staff in Oxfam to grow Oxfam income and partnerships in Kenya in order to resource the country program strategy.

What we are looking for

Essential Experience, Knowledge and Competencies

Self-awareness; knows, owns, and acknowledges their own strengths, limitations and biases, understands impact of their behavior and style of working on others and the organization as a whole, is willing to adapt behavior where necessary, invests in learning and developing themselves

Enabling;  is aware of strengths,  limitations and needs of staff and partners, looks to develop potential in them, gives feedback to stimulate improved performance, provides the space to learn from mistakes, makes training advice, support readily available and identifies opportunities for developing others.

Influencing; identifies critical people in funding decision processes, uses a range of approaches and style to steer appropriate action, builds a strong network that facilitates achievement of goals.

Decisiveness; takes timely decisions following appropriate consultation but not necessarily full consensus, does not delay decisions for that “last piece” of information, ensures that decisions are communicated to those needing to know, takes responsibility for the associated outcomes of decisions, and follows through to implement actions from decisions.

Tenacity; gets things done despite setbacks, sticks with the problem with perseverance and determination balanced with a good sense of when things should be let go, continues to act despite frustrations or obstacles to accomplish objectives

Relationship Building: identifies, initiates, develops, and maintains working relationships that are of mutual benefit to both yourself and the other party.

Essential:

• Minimum requirement is a university degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Law, Economics, International Development, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in fundraising with demonstrated ability to devise and implement resource mobilization strategies.
• Demonstrable experience and success in engaging with bilateral and multilateral donors for an international agency like Oxfam.
• Superior verbal and written communications skills in English with ability to analyze and synthesize complex issues.
• Excellent computer skills, including various office applications and internet navigation.
• Strong networking, representational, and negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail especially in reviewing and editing of complex proposals and reports.
• Sound knowledge of the funding context and trends in Kenya.
• Knowledge of major donor priorities, strategic priorities, and approaches to funding of civil society organizations.
• Knowledge and experience of contract management or donor compliance management.
• Ability to work effectively with others within a multicultural, multilingual, and multidisciplinary national and global team across institutional boundaries and business units.
• Proven ability to identify new business opportunities and partnerships.
• Experience of collaborating with and leading technical teams to develop program proposals that are funded by institutional donors.
• Ability to make effective, timely decisions and take prudent risks.

Desirable

• Familiarity with government decision-making processes, both political and technical, including budget processes, appropriation, protocols, and communications.
• Experience in working consortium with others to mobilize resources.
• Experience in capacity building of local institutions.

We offer

This role will give you an opportunity to join an exciting team and make a difference in Kenya Country Program, to act as key contributor to Oxfam Kenya Strategic Plan within the ever changing context and to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their fields.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply 

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile through the “Apply For This Role” below.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable.  It’s an injustice that can be overcome.  We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more.  And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organization working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.

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