DanChurchAid’s aim is to strengthen the world’s poorest people in their struggle for a life in dignity. Our work is based on a Christian view of humanity with respect for every individual’s rights and equal worth. DanChurchAid is rooted in the Danish National Evangelical Lutheran Church, but is active wherever we find the need is highest, regardless of religion, gender, political beliefs, race, national or ethnic origins, handicaps or sexual orientation.

Summary

• To achieve this, DCA plans to diversify funding streams, in line with our fundraising strategy. We are seeking a consultant to support in securing new donor funding to drive the continued strategic growth of DCA’s work with partners in Kenya. The Project Design & Resource Mobilisation Consultant will steward the development of dynamic and successful projects – linked to our priorities around green job creation for youth; strengthening food systems; financial inclusion; tech for human rights, and climate justice/action – and articulate these in compelling pitches, concepts and/or proposals for institutional donors, including bilateral and multilateral donors and private foundations.
• If/as needed during the assignment period, the consultant will also manage proposal development processes and write the proposals for specific grant opportunities identified and jointly agreed upon. The consultant will drive the process to bring selected applications to full completion and ensure both high quality and a timely submission of the final products.

Responsibilities & Tasks

Become rapidly familiar with:

• DCA’s work / approach in Kenya
• Fundraising / programme development priorities
• Specific initiatives identified for development support

Project formulation, writing/editing:

• Work with teams to ideate and conceptualise evidence-based project initiatives, including supporting identification of, and engagement with, relevant partners
• Draft and seek input on pitches, concept notes and/or proposals developed, finalising materials which can be used for donor engagement and/or funding applications
• Identify further related actions, as/where possible including follow up fundraising actions

Proposal development and/or process management for specific grant opportunities:

• If / as needed during the assignment period, provide specific support to the development of targeted – or other – initiatives in response to funding opportunities

Key Internal Contacts

• The consultant works together with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at the Kenya CO; comprised of the Country Director, Head of Programme, Head of Finance & Support Services and Area Programme Managers for Nakuru and Turkana. Other key programme and project staff may be engaged in different initiatives. The relevant DCA lead for each will facilitate any further engagement and collaboration with DCA HQ staff, including from the Global Partnerships and Resource Mobilisation (GPRM) team, and the Programme Advocacy & Learning (PAL) team.

Key External Contacts

• External local and international partners – NGOs, CBOs, FBOs, social enterprises, private sector, research institutions – will be involved in all projects. Engagement with these actors will initially be led or supported by DCA staff.

Reporting Lines

• The consultant reports to the Head of Programme (HoP)

Requirements 

Skills & experience:

• Demonstrated experience working in business development in international development or the humanitarian sector.
• Proven track record of writing and managing proposals and securing grants and contracts from donors, foundations, and trusts;
• Proven relationship building skills and ability to work jointly and effectively in cross-cultural settings and with a wide variety of stakeholders;
• Solid analytical skills and ability to present complex concepts in clear and concise formats;
• Experience in proposal writing and development for institutional donors;
• Proven experience in strategic planning and programmatic design;
• Demonstrate confidence in handling difficult situations;
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and ability to perform confidently under pressure;
• Ability to take initiative and achieve results with limited supervision;
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up;
• Excellent people and negotiation skills;

Requirements – location:

• Must be based in and have the right to work in Kenya
• Willing to travel in Kenya; assignment may involve travel to Nakuru and/or Turkana