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Practical Action is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that uses technology to challenge poverty in developing countries. We find out what people are doing and help them to do it better. Through technology we enable poor communities to build on their skills and knowledge to produce sustainable and practical solutions - transforming their li...
Job Description
The Head of Business Development, Communications and Quality Assurance oversees three core areas of our work:
The post-holder will be required to nurture and manage a number of relations, both internal and external. Importantly, s/he will need to work with portfolio leads, the Head of technical and consulting and with finance and HR both in proposal development and in implementation. Equally, they will need to work with business development leads and communications in the UK and, potentially in other countries. S/he will manage relationships with donors, partners, governments and other stakeholders in support of business development process. As a member of the Senior Management Team, s/he will collaborate closely with colleagues to ensure integration of approaches across the Change Ambitions within the East Africa region and as required globally.
We are looking for someone with excellent knowledge of development issues affecting East Africa, have a proven track record of leading high quality, competitive proposals and strong understanding of the requirements of key donors as well as corporates and foundations. In addition, you will have excellent knowledge of MEL principles and approaches as well as strong knowledge, understanding and experience of current trends in communications, including the use of digital media/social media. This exciting and influential role will cover the entire Eastern Africa region and will be expected to have excellent knowledge of development issues affecting Kenya, Rwanda, and/or East Africa economic, social and political development.
In return, Practical Action offers a flexible and friendly working culture and an opportunity to work for an organisation that is making a positive difference to the lives of people worldwide. In addition, we offer the following benefits:
We treat all applications for employment on their merits and do not take into consideration any factors that are not relevant to the job such as disability, race, age, religion, gender, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.
Practical Action are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks.
The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and work in Kenya.
A detailed job description can be downloaded here
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application letter and CV to recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke with subject line “Head - Business Development, Communications and Quality Assurance” so as to reach Practical Action on or before 1600 Hrs on Friday 23rd November 2018.
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