Madrasa Early Childhood Programme-Kenya (MECP-K), an affiliate of the Aga Khan Foundation East Africa, was founded in the 1980’s with the objective of promoting access to quality Early Childhood Development (ECD) and Education for children in Kenya. MECP-K is looking for dynamic and enthusiastic individuals with strong personal commitment to developmental and education needs of children to fill in the position of Business Development and Awards Manager.
The Business Development and Awards Manager (BDAM) will work under the direct supervision of the MECP-K Programme Director to identify and build new funding models and revenue opportunities, develop sustainable and effective donor funded programmes, and lead on securing technical advisory service contracts. The duties of the Business Development and Awards Manager will include leading overall business development efforts and management of awards including optimising award administration processes, enabling MECP-K staff on award policies and compliance, preparing external reports, manage partner database, and representing MECP-K externally with existing and potential partners.
Qualifications and Competencies
- A master’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent
- A minimum of five years’ experience in similar position; evidence of senior management experience is desirable
- Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering high quality business plans to mobilise economic and in-kind resources to grow a business
- Ability to engage with government, non-government, and development partners
- Ability to engage non-traditional donors, private sector organisations, and individual donors
- Demonstrated experience of raising financial resources
- Demonstrated award management experience across multiple projects from diverse funders
- Experience using multiple platforms of ICT hardware and software
- Experience working with ECD programming desirable
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in high quality written and spoken English essential, Swahili desirable
How to apply
Interested and qualified individuals should send application letters, CVs and contact information of three professional referees to [email protected] not later than 6th March 2020.
“MECP-K is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and partners to share this commitment”
NB. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
More Information
- Job City Mombasa
