IPPF Resource Mobilization Advisor Job in Nairobi Kenya
The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), Africa Regional Office is looking to fill the position of a Resource Mobilization Adviser. The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is the world’s largest non-governmental organization working in the field of sexual and reproductive health information and services.
It has 6 Regional Offices, (Western Hemisphere based New York, East and South East Asia and Oceania Region in Malaysia, Arab World Region in Tunis, South Asia Region in India, European Network in Brussels and the Africa Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya). The international secretariat is in London, UK.
Closing date: 17 Dec 2010
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
This is an international position to be based in Nairobi, Kenya and funded under a Project for a 2 year period. The position is to support the strengthening of the resource mobilization strategy of the IPPF Africa Region.
Specifically the position is to implement IPPF AR’s strategic objective of supporting Member Associations to decrease their dependency on core grants from IPPF by getting more funding from decentralized sources at national levels, including from national governments; and also increasing IPPF African Regional Office’s capacities to increase its resource base to support regional initiatives.
Applicants need to be self starters, and have the ability to work with a team of advisers working on the 5 thematic areas of IPPF (HIV/AIDS, Safe Abortion, Access to SRHR services, Adolescents and Advocacy) to identify opportunities as well as provide technical support, coordinate proposal development for large proposals and provide strategic direction for the 10 pilot MAs on resource mobilization for the next 5 years.
The postholder will need to be an excellent communicator and planner and also able to form good, trusting relationships with the IPPF Member Associations. There will also be opportunities to interface with IPPF’s resource mobilization staff in other regions, especially with the Central Office in London.
The post will require significant travel, up to 30%, and salary is competitive commensurate with experience and qualifications + benefits.
How to apply
Please send your CV, including Referees and cover letter indicating your education, experience, skills and why you think you are the best candidate for the position to: hroffice@ippfaro.org with a copy to fbalogun@ippfaro.org
Please note that all those who previously applied for this position should not re-apply and that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
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