Partnership Programme Development Specialist fmd - Remote

Department: Impact & Advocacy

Place of Work: Africa

Duration: Fulltime (40hrs/week) permanent

Salary: 4.600.000 KES if based in Kenya local market rates apply elsewhere

Reports to: Head of Partnership and Programme Development Team

Starting date: As soon as possible

Please note that to apply for this position you must have a work permit for one of the following countries (we cannot sponsor visas): Ethiopia Burkina Faso Kenya Uganda South Sudan or Mozambique. You will have permanent residence in the country for which you have the work permit.

About Us

Light for the World is a global disability and development organisation whose vision is an inclusive society where no one is left behind. We enable crucial eye health services and help empower people with disabilities in different countries in Africa. As an employer we aim to foster a workplace in which individual differences are recognised appreciated and respected in ways that utilise each persons talents and strengths.

About the role

The Programme Development Specialist drives donor engagement consortium building and proposal development towards institutional donors and selected large foundations. Thematic focus of this role is on Economic Empowerment. The role holder actively contributes to strategy development planning and delivery of the overall work of the Partnership and Programme Development (PPD) Team and represents the PPD Team towards selected regional and thematic teams to external partners and donors.

Tasks

• You facilitate and coordinate the development of highquality proposals mainly in the area of Economic Empowerment in line with our thematic ambitions and partners priorities.
• You coordinate networking and consortium building with other NGOs research organisations social businesses etc. for the development of joint proposals in the area of Economic Empowerment.
• You work closely together with respective Thematic Directors Country Directors and other colleagues to position Light for the World as a goto partner based on our unique strengths and areas of expertise.
• You support the relationship building and partnership development with a growing portfolio of institutional donors as well as with selected large foundations.
• You contribute to strengthening key processes and tools related to institutional fundraising and programme development and strengthen organisational competencies and expertise in institutional donor engagement and for partnership building with other organisations.

Requirements

• You are experienced in leading and coordinating the development and cocreation processes of high quality and successful funding proposals for institutional donors and/or large international foundations.
• You are an experienced partnership broker and know how to engage professionally with government donors and large foundations. Ideally you have already worked with large donors and have an extensive network of relevant contacts and relationships.
• You know how to build valuebased winwin partnerships with other NGOs social businesses and others for increased impact and reach.
• You bring strong communication facilitation and networking skills are familiar with MS Office and ideally already worked in a multinational environment.
• You are open to international travel up to 20%.
• You bring excellent English language skills; Other languages e.g. French German or Portuguese are an asset.
• You are passionate about disability inclusion development cooperation and Light for the Worlds mandate areas.

Benefits

• an outstanding opportunity to bring about change through an international development organisation and to extend your professional experience.
• a highly motivated professional and diverse team that strives towards continuous development. We believe in participatory leadership and expect you to contribute your expertise and ideas.
• a competitive salary for the national NGO sector incl. full social insurance & other benefits.
• flexible working hours with remote working options.
• a friendly dynamic and inclusive working environment

Deadline for applications is 25th of October 2024

Light for the World is an Equal Opportunity Employer that highly values diversity and inclusion in our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with disabilities.