Organization: CIP – International Potato Center
Location: Nairobi
Grade: Senior level – Senior
Occupational Groups:
External Relations, Partnerships and Resource mobilization
Managerial positions
Closing Date: 2024-09-17
International Potato Center POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Ref.: 2024/06/NRS/SSA/KE
Resource Mobilization Manager/Senior Manager The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a skilled Resource Mobilization Manager/Senior Manager to oversee ourData,Analysis,andIntelligence(DAI)services insupportofexecutingourresourcemobilizationstrategy,identifying newfunding opportunities,andleveragingdonor insightsto drive our fundraisingsuccess. If you’re excitedabout using data to support fundraising and want to make a difference, we invite you to apply for this key role.
About CIP: CIP, part of the One CGIAR global research partnership, is committed to transforming food, land, and water systems amid a climate crisis. CIP partners with organizations in over 20 countries to improve diets and incomes in Africa, Asia, and Latin America through research, innovation, and capacity building. By focusing on potato and sweetpotato, CIP aims to strengthen agri-food systems and provide economic, social, and nutritional benefits, especially for women and youth. We integrate social and biophysical sciences to address complex challenges in food and agriculture, with a growing emphasis on qualitative social science to understand human behavior and development. For more information, please visit https://cipotato.org/about/
About the role: This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and the selected candidate will report to the Director, Resource Mobilization.
Key responsibilities:
• Data Analysis and Intelligence on Funders and Partners:
o Closely monitor the engagement landscape as it relates to CIP to ensure key information on funder and partner priorities is kept up-to-date and relevant.
o Closely monitor changes in global development agendas, and opportunities and risks with regards to CIP mandate and scope of operations.
o Providing input to development of funder engagement strategies, as appropriate.
o Develop forecast models and scenario planning for country, region or HQ institutional funding income to inform operational and strategic decision making.
o Production of market insight and trend analysis. This will include analysis on any key shocks to the ODA market, competitor analysis and strategic advice for decision making.
• Design and Manage ICT-Based Processes, Systems, and Tools for DAI:
o Contribute to design improvement of processes, systems and tools required to collect, analyses and interpret data and present it in a clear way useful for tactical decision-making and planning. o Collect and analyze internal data to ensure that information in all relevant RM databases and reporting matrices is updated and correct.
o Collaborate in the preparation of reports and analysis for high level internal reporting requirements, including Board documentation.
o Contribute to maintenance of CIP RM proposal data for One CGIAR monthly pipeline reporting. o Oversee internal audit compliance with CIP RMU processes and procedures.
o Production of financial reporting and pipeline analysis, tracking Institutional Funding performance against Key Performance Indicators, contributing to the RM Dashboard.
• Funding Opportunity Identification and Development:
o Identify new funding opportunities and new funders.
o Conduct opportunity eligibility reviews. o Serve as Proposal Manager for selected opportunities. o Support the PNM process, collecting documentation, monitoring OCS system for PNM, quality check of PNM submissions, drafting PNM minutes and following up as required with PIs and other
colleagues/units concerned.
• Funder Outreach and Engagement:
o Based on data analysis and intelligence gathered, assist in preparation of talking points, meeting bios and other information required to support in funder and partner engagement.
o Manage and track internal communications with internal and external stakeholders as required. • Support RM team
o Provide backstopping support to other RM staff as required.
o Provide support to the RMU and CIP administrative processes and functions, as assigned by the RMD, such as attendance to RMU meetings.
o Train/monitor junior consultant workload as required.
o Provide input into the monthly RM reporting.
What are we looking for?
o Master’s degree in Business Administration, Financial Management, Operations or related field o At least 7 years of professional experience in resource mobilization or related areas o Experience from international NGO´s and understanding of SDGs beneficial
o Experience with ICT tools, databases, dashboards, and other visualization formats to collect, store and present RM information.
o Experience with analysis, preparations of reports and briefs.
o Excellent budgeting and preparing presentations.
o Advanced written and oral communication skills in English.
o Knowledge of French or Spanish would be an advantage
Why should you consider this opportunity?
• CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background. • CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improving nutrition and well-being, and gender equity for poor people in roots, tubers farming and food systems in the developing world.
• CIP is a member of the CGIAR, a global partnership that unites international organizations engaged in research about food security. CGIAR research aims to reduce rural poverty, increase food security, improve human health and nutrition, and sustainable management of natural resources.
What are we offering?
• Excellent working environment.
• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.
• Work in an equal and diverse workplace.
How to apply?
Please visit the following link: http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ to submit your cover letter and a full C.V. along with your references. Please note that the screening of applications will be completed by September 17 , 2024. All applications will be acknowledged; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted after this date. This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position limited to Kenya nationals and permanent residents only. This position WILL NOT have contact with children or vulnerable adults
Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org
CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply