Program Development Director

Relief International (RI) is an international relief and development agency with cross-sectoral programs bridging relief and development.

Closing date: 26 Jun 2009
Location: Kenya - Nairobi

Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Senior Vice President of Program Development, the PD Manager serves as a senior member of the Program Development Department, focused on program development, outreach, representation, and organizational development.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

- Develop relationships with current and potential future donors and partners, including USG agencies, private and corporate foundations, and project implementation partners
- Contribute to strategic planning in the area of program development
- Manage the process of development of concept papers, project proposals and responses to RFA/Ps
- Contribute to technical writing on proposals
- Work with the SVP of Program Development to develop and maintain strategies for the development of existing country programs
- Travel to the field as necessary to assist in needs assessment, partnership discussions, and program design (30%)
- Liaise with and train staff on RI program desks and technical units to ensure that program development work is carried out according to policy and that time is used efficiently
- Represent RI in DC at coordination meetings, conferences, and other external representation, as delegated
- In the event of a possible RI response to an emergency situation, provide direct support to the RI Emergency Response Committee in formulating a strategy for intervention
- Participate in the weekly Program Development Department meeting
- Provide guidance and leadership to junior staff

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills- Successful proposal writing and partnership development track record
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities, meeting deadlines
- Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook
- Ability to follow instructions and carefully review work for accuracy
- Ability to act independently to identify and analyze problems and recommend effective solutions
- BA or MA in related field- At least five years work experience in a related field showing progressive increases in assigned responsibility

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

How to apply
Application Procedure: To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, salary history, and three professional supervisory references (who we may contact after a second interview) with the date of availability to hrdevelopment@ri.org.

The email subject line should include the following: Program Development Director