Vacancy Announcement

Job Title: Regional Business Development Coordinator

Supervisor: Africa Regional Director

Location /Country: Based either in Nairobi, Kenya/Kampala, Uganda or Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Website: www.iirr.org

The International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR) has over 95 years of experience in empowering communities to overcome poverty as a global development entity through empowering the rural poor in Africa and Asia. Our strategy is delivered through innovative approaches that are integrated, people-centered and sustainable in the areas of resilient livelihoods and education. IIRR is registered in the USA with Headquarters in the Philippines. We have strong anti-poverty programs in eight (8) countries in Southeast Asia; the Philippines, Cambodia and Myanmar; and Eastern and Southern Africa in Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, South Sudan, and Zimbabwe

IIRR) is seeking an experienced and competent individual for the post of Regional Business Development Coordinator whose main responsibility will be to build partnerships, visibility and expand the funding base for IIRR’s Africa Regional Centre and Country Program portfolios in Uganda, South Sudan, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Zimbabwe.

General Description

The Regional Business Development Coordinator is responsible for resources and partnerships mobilization, effective planning and implementation of all IIRR training’s, customized courses, documentation and other capacity development initiatives in line with program goals and objectives. The post holder will be based either in Kampala, Uganda, Nairobi, Kenya or Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and reports to the Africa Regional Director.

Key responsibilities

1. Support coordination of the regional Resource mobilization through the development of compelling, innovative multi-country projects and catalytic funding.
2. Lead Country Programs in establishing in-Country and external donor databases and create the necessary mechanisms for attracting funding partners through enhanced marketing and visibility of the IIRR program impact
3. Facilitate countries to engage in various relevant thematic networks and consortia mainly for resources mobilization and fundraising purposes.
4. Build donors/funders, policymakers, and industry relationships and support the Regional Director in Representation of IIRR at external events and to key stakeholders
5. Manage grant pipeline, including pre/post-award stage of contracts and monitoring timelines and reporting
6. Support additional strategic, high-impact initiatives within IIRR Africa and Globally.
7. Develop marketing strategy for training and capacity development and ensure its effective implementation.
8. Ensure the effectiveness and relevance of all training and capacity development activities adapted to various needs of different audiences.
9. Integrate information technology as an integral component of learning and capacity development including development and implementation of online courses.
10. Effectively link training and capacity development services to IIRR fieldwork/learning communities in each country and develop case studies and other learning materials based on IIRR field experiences.
11. Support country offices to institute income generation wings along the mainstream NGO work to nurture the essence of social enterprise.
12. Work and coordinate with IIRR country and regional teams (including Asia Region) and support IIRR field programs when requested.
13. Tracking relevant call for proposals or call for applications and support Country Programs in the region to produce winning proposals.

Requirements

• Have a Master’s or postgraduate studies in development management, business, education, sociology or other related disciplines.
• Project management qualification/experience is an added advantage
• Proven track record of successful contracts awarded for multi-year programming worth at least US$1 million from key reputable donors
• Robust research and analytical skill-set, endless curiosity, and a desire to think outside the box.
• Strong attention to detail
• Deadline driven, highly organized, and able to multitask
• Is a business-minded social entrepreneur with demonstrable skill and practical experience
• Experienced, acclaimed and inspiring facilitator committed to participatory learning who possesses advanced skill in the use of participatory tools/methods.
• At least five (5) years’ experience as a trainer/facilitator in training and capacity development organization/field at a national or regional position.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as excellent analytical skills.
• Deep understanding, skill, and experience in rural development, knowledge management, and documentation are highly desirable and advantageous.

Interested applicants who meet the above job criteria may send their (1) electronic application letter (1 page) that summarizes key competencies and skills relevant to the job including current salary and benefit package (2) curriculum vitae (3-4 page summary), (3) contact information (telephone, email); and (4) 2 two letters of references from persons who served as supervisors in the past 2 organizations with address and contact email/phone numbers

Applications must be submitted before 5 pm East African time of October 3rd, 2019 to:

The Human Resources Office

Email: rcafricagroup@old.iirr.org cc: uganda@old.iirr.org

We will respond to short-listed candidates only. All applications should be sent electronically

IIRR is an equal opportunity employer, therefore, qualified women are encouraged to apply.