Vacancy: Donor Manager, USAID
(Technical)
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Attractive
Permanent
Full
Time, 40 hours per week
About VSO: VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries.
About VSO: VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries.
Role
Overview: The
USAID donor manager role is part of the Global Donor Management Team, and is
charged with providing leadership on USAID for VSO worldwide which includes:
providing donor intelligence and landscape mapping to enable VSO to position
itself for opportunities; providing high quality technical compliance support
across the programme cycle (from pre-positioning to bid development to grant
implementation and close out) and supporting ongoing engagement with USAID
missions and bureaus.
The
role support work across all areas of thematic work and requires frequent
travel to work alongside various bid teams.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
Skills, qualifications and experience required
We are
looking for someone who is highly motivated, passionate about social justice
and inclusive development, knows how to be creative and persistent to achieve
results, demonstrates consistent leadership and can work independently in a
variety of changing circumstances.
The
ideal candidate will bring a well-established track record with USAID rules and
regulations and familiarity with USAID strategic directions.
Candidates
should enjoy extensive travel and working with diverse and geographic dispersed
colleagues.
Click HERE to download the job description in PDF format
Click HERE to download the job description in PDF format
How to Apply
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for.
To
submit your application, click HERE and complete all relevant fields on
the online application form.
Application closing date: 14 Apr 2016
Interview / Assessment date(s): TBC
Start date: As soon as possible
Application closing date: 14 Apr 2016
Interview / Assessment date(s): TBC
Start date: As soon as possible
