About the role

• This role is responsible for growing Christian Aid’s institutional funding portfolio in our programmes in Kenya and Ethiopia, in donor engagement, design, bids and ensuring strong contract management on their funds from institutional donors. The post holder will work closely with Country Directors and programme colleagues to initiate new donor engagements and sustain relationships with current donors; to coordinate development of funding applications; and to advise and provide support on delivery of on-going contracts ensuring compliance with donors’ and Christian Aid’s regulations.  
• This is a senior role that is expected to engage at strategic levels both at the country and corporate levels to influence Christian Aid’s business models and the way we deliver our programmes. The role will be critical to supporting the Country Director in representing the organization to donors and other external stakeholders, and to improving Christian Aid’s in-country visibility.

About you

• Candidates should have a good knowledge and expertise in working with institutional donors, which include the USAID, European Union / ECHO, the UN, FCDO, local and international philanthropies and foundations, private sector partnerships and with a deep understanding of the contexts in the region, as well as the humanitarian-development continuum. They will have proven experience of successful bid leadership across development and humanitarian grants, alongside excellent communication, and networking skills. You will be self-driven, flexible, team player fast learning and curious to learn new ideas
• The role also requires fluency in English knowledge and proven experience of Project Cycle Management and monitoring, evaluation and learning methodologies.