Hand in Hand Eastern Africa (HiH EA)
Product & Project Management
Nairobi Full Time
NGO, NPO & Charity KSh Confidential
Job Summary
The role is to support in the strategy formulation, fundraising and social enterprise’s logistics and administrative functions.
Minimum Qualification:Diploma
Experience Level:Entry level
Experience Length:1 year
Job Description/Requirements
Hand in Hand Eastern Africa (HiH EA) is a registered NGO in Kenya and Tanzania and is part of the Hand in Hand global network. The organization started operations in Kenya in October 2010 and is currently operating in 25 Field offices within 33 out of 47 Counties in Kenya. HiH EA has so far mobilized, trained and is training over 354,858 members (80% women, 40% youth) who have created over 334,179 enterprises (30% eco-enterprises) and over 452,272 jobs on the Kenyan Programme.
The organization works with marginalized communities in the areas of economic and social empowerment using a participatory approach aimed at helping people fight poverty and vulnerability. The Hand in Hand enterprise and job creation approach is based on a philosophy of self-help, providing training, skills and support to enable people living in poverty, particularly women, to build and sustain independent, market-based, economic activities. This provides for a higher level of income for them and their families, which in turn contributes to greater food security, better education for children, increased access to healthcare, improved housing and overall improved livelihoods.
Hand in Hand Eastern Africa seeks to fill the below vacancy for a period of one year.
SUMMARY STRATEGY AND FUNDRAISING ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS. REF.NO: HEA S&FA -01/2022 (1) POST
The role is to support in the strategy formulation, fundraising and social enterprise’s logistics and administrative functions.
Duties and responsibilities
• Provide logistical, administrative support for in the organization of departmental activities, events and workshops.
• Collate and compile action points and learnings from key reports as will be deemed fit.
• Assist in compiling, updating and maintaining an up to date and accurate database of international, local donors and partner organizations.
• Regular in monitoring donor websites and various areas of presence and mapping out areas of convergence for relevant action.
• Assist in seeking out new donors by undertaking regular scoping and mapping to identify new opportunities that may exist and assist in studying and summarising the identified opportunities .
• Maintain accurate and proper documentation for the department and manage a proper filling system that is easily retrievable.
• Compile and submit monthly department reports on the progress made.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.
Specifications
• Diploma in Marketing, Business Administration/Management, Economics, Development studies, Public Relations and Communication or related field.
• At least one (1) year experience in a similar role.
• Strong interpersonal skills, possesses self-drive with demonstrated public relations and team orientation skills with ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Good communication skills in English and Kiswahili, presentation and report writing skills.
• Ability to identify, build and maintain strong networks of funding sources and partners
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong performance drive, initiative and commitment to results.
• Good planning and organizational skills, ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision.
Application process
Qualified and interested candidates should forward a cover letter and CV, citing the Position and Reference Number to HiH-EA via Brighter Monday on or before close of business by 10th November 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Website: http://handinhand-ea.org/
PO Box 8562-00100 Nairobi.
Tel: 020 2660908, 020 2660909
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Disclaimer: Hand in Hand Eastern Africa is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge or accept any amount or security deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting candidates for an interview.