Jobs at Habitat for Humanity International

• The Development Manager (DM) will actively lead on the development of professional donor relations internally and externally with peer organizations, bilateral/multilateral institutions, and for profits, and jointly develop the donor pipeline, targets and forecasts with FOI colleagues. The DM will be a key member of the GFOI EME/AFR team collaborating with the Africa Area Office (AO) and national offices (NOs) and provide structured pre-positioning planning and coordination for the FOI pipeline and opportunities. This individual will increase HFH Africa networks’ knowledge of key institutional donors, funding streams and funding requirements to better position HFH Africa NOs for solicited and unsolicited funding opportunities. This individual will also play a key role in diversifying the FOI pipeline, supporting the NOs with their FOI engagements including attending in-person meetings and supporting discussions around consortia building with peer organizations. They will actively engage in events with relevant donor and partner networks and identify ways of effectively communicating HFHl initiatives to donors. They will guide pre-positioning activities and contribute to the coordination of institutional and peer activity with relevant HFH colleagues. The DM will also work closely with the Global Fundraising Network (GFN) teams in US, Europe, Korea and Canada to align the NOs in pursuing FOI opportunities. They will actively collaborate across the HFH network to meet a high level of quality, productivity, and service which leads to strong internal/external partnerships.
• This individual will continually improve processes and ways of working to strengthen FOI partnerships with the ultimate goal of enabling the National and Area Offices to be recognized as the institutional partner of choice. They will also support the development and training of staff on FOI tools to meet fundraising targets.
• The DM will have an annual fiscal target for the AFR region of $4M (awards) increasing by 25% each year, contributing to the GFOI team’s success.

This will be a hybrid position based in our headquarters office in Nairobi, Kenya.
Key Responsibilities
Develop relations internally and externally through GFOI pipelines, targets, and forecasts (70%):

• Lead on pre-positioning and pipeline strategies for the region, engaging with key stakeholders in the area office and national offices and providing guidance on opportunities to pursue
• Provide leadership and support to NO colleagues in pre-positioning meetings with donors and peers
• Coordinate multiple high-quality Go/No Go processes, proposals and After-Action Reviews for AFR region in collaboration with GFOI and key (internal/external) stakeholders and provide support in the proposal development process to increase the number of awards
• Share trends, best practices, and emerging opportunities in institutional fundraising with the AO and NOs
• Identify opportunities through forecasts and market intelligence in line with the NO strategic plans and share with key stakeholders
• Prepare briefings to inform GFOI Dir EME/AFR and HFHI leadership about trends in FOI funding in AFR as a region
• Ensure updates to the CRM system and other management tools are made regularly
• Support NOs/AOs teams with specific pieces of donor or funding research, capacity statements, and proposal support
• Provide GFNs with African programmatic insights that will inform FOI proposals
• Work with the AO to identify FOI fundraising capacity gaps in the NOs and propose initiatives to build capacity which will lead to high-quality successful proposals
• Manage the priorities for the intern

Develop and manage training NOs/Branches and AO staff on FOI tools for effective fundraising (20%):

• Support the GFOI Dir EME/AFR with the development of relevant GFOI tools and training for the Africa HFHI network and encourage AFR FOI champions
• Guide the execution of donor strategies in close collaboration with internal HFHI/HFH network colleagues providing guidance where NOs do not have the capacity/experience
• Develop/Refine the AFR FOI pre-positioning plan to increase partnerships in the AFR region

Any other duties as required (10%):

• Other related duties assigned by supervisor

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in International Development, Global Affairs or International Relations
• At least 5 years of FOI partnership/fundraising experience with bilateral and multilateral institutions such as, EU, FCDO, USAID, World Bank etc.
• Resource development experience in securing grants with the top funders in the sector
• Solid expertise in pre-positioning and networking and establishing successful relationships leading to pipeline growth
• Proficient in analyzing FOI trends, grant guidelines/requirements, coordinating program development/review and budget development/review
• Proven commitment to promoting gender equity and inclusion internally and during prepositioning with institutional donors and including it in proposals
• Understanding of donor priorities in terms of integrating gender
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong interpersonal and presentation skills in English
• Solutions-oriented and collaborative in an evolving, dynamic, inter-cultural global team. Reflects the organizational principles through on time delivery of work products in changing work terrains as the organization rapidly evolves
• Disciplined; perform well under pressure and capable of balancing priorities to meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Commitment to delivering excellent internal and external customer service
• Computer literate; able to use word-processing, spreadsheet, database, and project communication software e.g., Microsoft TEAMS for global information sharing and knowledge management

Active Support Of HFHI Values & Commitments

• Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves
• Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular
• Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission
• Safeguarding: HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguard our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.

Preferred

• Some experience with integrating gender into program analysis, design, monitoring and evaluation
• Experience working and communicating in French

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 18 July 2024

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Roles And Responsibilities.
Financial management and technical oversight:

• Provide ongoing Finance support to AFR HFHI Branches and National Organizations (NO).
• Perform quality control reviews of Branch/NO financial reports, including producing the financial and statistical indicators. Follow up with HFHI Branch and NO Finance to ensure all issues raised during the review process are addressed.
• Monitor and ensure all HFHI Branch/NO financial operations are carried out according to HFHI policies/procedures, accepted international accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS) and within local laws.
• Support and review budget performance by each Branch or National Organization (NO), ensuring that Monthly Project Management Reports are issued and reviewed as a best practice.
• Support the implementation of internal control policies and procedures in AFR HFHI Branch and National Organizations (NO), and perform periodic compliance check of the same.
• Ad-hoc review of business processes to ensure effective and efficient flow of financial and business data into the Branch / NO Accounting System, and in compliance with Project-Based Funding principles.
• Perform reviews of Branch/NO accounting system & maintenance to ensure accurate revaluation, reporting and compliance.

Audits (External And Internal):

• Coordinate the planning, preparation and completion of HFHI Branch Audits in line with HFHI external audit policy whilst ensuring that all timelines are met.
• Review reconciliation and consolidation of HFHI Branch audit reports in support of HFHI annual external audit timelines and standards.
• Review reconciliations of independent HFH NO external audits to ledger to ensure that audit adjustments are correctly posted.
• Review External Audit management letter recommendations with various AFR teams and monitor to ensure that outstanding audit management issues are resolved in a timely manner, updating management and Internal Controls unit on progress.
• Review internal audit reports of AFR Branches/NO and support AFR Internal Controls unit in resolving issues identified by IAD.

Financial Planning And Budgeting:

• Support AFR AO in the development of Branch/NO annual plans and budgets.
• Ensure that budgets are reviewed for consistency within existing/planned business activity, account/project/fund codes and fund accounting practices.
• Highlight significant variances and cash management issues to AFR AO.
• Coordinate completion of NO Forecast.

International Fund Transfers:

• Review and approval of international transfer requests from branches and National offices in the AFR AO.
• Ensure all transfers are tracked and reported accurately at Branch/NO level.

Policies And Procedures:

• Support AFR Branches/NO and GRC function in the roll-out of new policies & procedures.
• Support GRC function in reviewing the effectiveness and efficiency of the controls.

Capacity Building:

• Provide on-going advice and consultancy on financial issues to the AFR Branches/NO including accounting, reporting, cash-flow, systems, policies & procedures, internal controls etc.
• Identify Branch/NO staff training needs and address the financial training needs by conducting such training or finding alternative resources for such trainings.
• Assist in recruitment process at Branch/NO level.
• Provide support to the AFR branches/national offices in the management of implementing partners.

Other Support:

• Provide support to AFR Branches/NO and GCDR function in managing grants. This includes, but not limited to, overseeing grant budget preparation, budget implementation and supporting the AFR AO Grant Management in monitoring and reviewing grants.
• Facilitates implementation of Project Based Funding business process.
• Provide support to AFR Branches/NO and HF function in developing and implementation of healthy credit portfolio management practices.
• Provide financial and operational support to the AFR office when necessary.

Minimum Education Required:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• CPA/Chartered accountant.

Minimum Years Of Relevant Work Experience:

• 7 years’ experience in international accounting or financial management.
• 2 years auditing experience preferred.
• 3 years’ experience in grant management.

Skills, Competencies And Experience:

• A demonstrated knowledge of finance, accounting and GAAP reporting

Minimum education required:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• CPA/Chartered accountant.

Skills, Competencies And Experience:

• A demonstrated knowledge of finance, accounting and GAAP reporting.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills, detail oriented and ability to work and interpret numbers, figures and other financial information.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications and experience working with several different accounting software packages required.
• Strong Communication skills – both oral and written.
• Ability to work with other cultures.
• Patience and perseverance in understanding and explaining issues with field staff.
• Ability to address issues and effect change through persuasion and diplomacy.
• The flexibility and independence to work in a changing and unstructured environment. Ability to work interdependently within a team.
• Creativity and innovativeness.
• Servant Leadership: Model servant leadership and motivate other leaders, staff members, beneficiaries and volunteers in following the vision of HFHI.
• Ability to learn fast and implement change in dynamic environments.

Preferred – In Addition To Minimum:

• Work experience with INGOs would be an advantage.
• Experience in using SunSystems or equivalent. Experience in installation and training on computerized accounting systems is an added advantage.
• Experience in conducting trainings for both finance and non-finance audiences.
• Experience managing change would be an advantage.

Closing date for applications is on 24th June 2024