Job Type: Full Time
Experience: 10 yearsLocation: Nairobi
Job Field: Consultancy , Project Management
Working Here
We value our employees, and we believe our organization offers a friendly working environment and a balanced work culture that inspires self-growth and professional excellence where individuals are inspired to live and driven by our core values:
TeamworkIntegrity
Community engagements
Quality
Innovation
Where we work
Driven by our mission of empowering communities to achieve better health, our current team is spread across six counties in Kenya.We are seeking to fill the position of Grant Writer to be based in Nairobi.
Time
Total of 5 working days per month level of effort
Scope/Key Deliverables:
The Consultant will lead Gold Star Kenya’s proposal development and writing in collaboration with our technical teams. The role envisaged includes (but is not limited to) the following.Participate in brainstorming sessions with the technical teams and potential partners/collaborators
Work with the technical team in conceptualizing the approaches for different proposals which Gold Star Kenya intends to Prime or Sub
Study background reference documents for the technical sections of the proposal
Consolidate relevant health data in target counties/regions and illustrate it innovatively for use in the proposal technical sections
Work closely with technical counterparts to articulate their input for consolidation into the main technical documents
Participate in technical team meetings, revision sessions, etc. as required
Revise proposal documents as needed
The writer will work closely with the Executive Director and relevant technical team members to ensure that there is transfer of knowledge through joint teamwork.
Minimum Requirements:
Demonstrated grant writing technical experience resulting in major grant awards, with preference given to experience with international funding and/or WASH, RMNCAH, HIV/AIDS/TB , Climate change, Nutrition sector funding.Experience collaborating with several multi-lateral and bilateral donors, international health partners, and Government and civil society representatives.
Demonstrated proficiency and experience in costing Strategies and/or Plans (national, sub-national, sectoral and for specific vulnerable or at-risk populations).
Strong team player with a proven record of accomplishment of organizational skills, detailed-oriented, and willingness to take initiative.
10+ years of grant writing experience.
Proficient with measuring and reaching income goals.
Proficient with MS Office Word and Excel.
Excellent knowledge of fundraising information sources
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Method of Application
Gold Star Kenya has a competitive compensation package and is an equal-opportunity employer. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via email to: gskenya-hr@goldstarkenya.org
Please quote the Job Title provided in the subject line while sending your application & CV in one folder (pdf format) including salary requirements to be received by April 25, 2024.
Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.