Part-Time Consultant / Grant-Writer Jobs at Jitegemee Children’s Centre
Organization: Jitegemee Children’s Centre
Position: Part-Time Consultant / Grant-Writer
Location: Nairobi, with occasional trips to Machakos
Reports to: Mike Kimeu, Program Director of Jitegemee Children’s Centre
Liaises with: Stafff of three teachers and American volunteers
Effective date: November 1, 2012Organization:Jitegemee is a grassroots nonprofit organization serving street children in Machakos, Kenya.
We are currently constructing a new educational center, library and computer lab which will expand our services and the population we serve.Purpose of the position:To help build administrative capacity in Kenya and assist our director on a number of fronts, including grant-writing, professional development and public relations.
Responsibilities include:
- Working closely with our director to develop a fundraising strategy inside Kenya, including assisting in identifying new donor opportunities of strategic interest
- Working closely with our director to write grants and to help develop a fundraising portfolio of public and private donors
- Work closely with our director to procure in-kind donations, such as cement and mabati
- Work closely with our director to coordinate publicity, public relations materials and event planning associated with the unveiling of the new building
- Assisting the director to establish and manage an efficient system for keeping track of grant proposals, deadlines, submissions and required reports to donors.
- Assisting the director to develop and strengthen local governance, including recruiting trustees
- Work with director to help train staff on aspects of fundraising and involve them in the grant-writing process.
Competencies, Skills and Attributes:
- Strong communication, strategic and leadership skills;
- High ethical standards
- Desire to give destitute youth a chance at education and opportunity
- Respect for the poor
- Ability to work as a team with people from diverse backgrounds
- Good writing skills and superior attention to detail
- Computer literacy in Microsoft word and Excel
- A high degree of self-motivation, personal initiative and resourcefulness
- Zero tolerance for corruption
- Ability to reach fundraising targets and motivate others
- Willingness to travel occasionally to Machakos
- At least a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- 5 years professional experience including 2 years in fundraising and grant-writing
- Knowledge of street children a plus.
- Proficiency in English, Swahili needed. Kikamba an added plus
Compensation: Compensation will be commensurate with the normal practice of grassroots organizations and with the candidate’s experience.
We hope to bring on board a candidate that believes in our mission, and who is ready to grow along with our existing team.To Apply
Email a cover letter, a resume, and two writing samples to: Farah Stockman at farah@jitegemee.org by Friday, October 26th.
