Job Title: Programme
Development Specialist
Development Specialist
Organisation: Habitat for
Humanity International (HFHI)
Humanity International (HFHI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: National
Director
Director
About Us:
Habitat for Humanity International is a non-profit, ecumenical
Christian housing ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity
International is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world,
and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites
people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership
with families in need. Habitat for Humanity has an Administrative Headquarters
based in Atlanta, an Operational Headquarters based in Americus, Georgia, and
Area Office bases of operations in Manilla, Philippines for our Asia and
Pacific work, San Jose, Costa Rica for our Latin American and Caribbean work
and Bratislava, Slovakia for our Europe, the Middle East and Africa work.
Christian housing ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity
International is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world,
and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites
people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership
with families in need. Habitat for Humanity has an Administrative Headquarters
based in Atlanta, an Operational Headquarters based in Americus, Georgia, and
Area Office bases of operations in Manilla, Philippines for our Asia and
Pacific work, San Jose, Costa Rica for our Latin American and Caribbean work
and Bratislava, Slovakia for our Europe, the Middle East and Africa work.
Job Summary: The Programme
Development Specialist will be responsible for growing the scope and quality of
grant-based programmes by prospecting and pursuing funding opportunities and
supporting programme evaluation. This position will also lead support in grant
reporting.
Development Specialist will be responsible for growing the scope and quality of
grant-based programmes by prospecting and pursuing funding opportunities and
supporting programme evaluation. This position will also lead support in grant
reporting.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The incumbent will co-ordinate and drive
the development and implementation of Resource Mobilization Strategies in
HFHU. - Develop adequate and sustainable revenue
streams in the organization. - Take lead in proposal development
initiatives with the relevant HFHU projects and programs and technical
staff. - Prepare and submit programme reports as
required by funding agreements - Co-ordinate programme reviews with
managers and external consultants as required - Actively participate in monitoring of HFHU
funded programs - Conducting feasibility studies for new
programs. - Perform any other reasonable duties as
directed by the National Director.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant should hold a bachelor’s
Degree in development studies or related field – Master’s preferred. - A minimum of five years’ experience in a
similar role preferably with a non-governmental organization. - Demonstrated success in securing grants
- Demonstrated analytic capacity and ability
to write high quality grant reports - Familiarity with design of logical
frameworks for complex projects - Computer literacy skills i.e. strong
knowledge of MS Office applications, spread sheets, database programs, and
statistical software packages. - The candidate should be mature, with
stable personality and ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply by
sending a cover letter, a detailed CV and copies of relevant academic
credentials via email addressed to: The Human Resource Department.
sending a cover letter, a detailed CV and copies of relevant academic
credentials via email addressed to: The Human Resource Department.
Email to:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Deadline: 31st
January, 2017
January, 2017
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