Rescue Dada Centre Resource Mobilization Officer

Resource Mobilization Officer for Rescue Dada Centre

Rescue Dada Centre transforms the lives of street girls and their families.

Based in Nairobi, in the last 10 years, Rescue Dada has perfected a RRR model based on ‘Rescue – Rehabilitation and Reintegration’ of the girls into family based care in its child care protection programme.

The complimentary empowerment programme works with guardians of the girls and street families and in particular mothers.

Founded in 1992, this successful charitable childrens’ institute is implementing its new 4 year strategic plan ( 2016-2019) and would like to both diversify it’s base of income support and develop increasing financial sustainability through a number of measures.

Reporting to the project coordinator, the energetic outgoing resource mobilisation officer would be motivated by a commitment to Rescue Dada’s higher purpose.

Focus of the work

Map out the broader donor community and meet – network with those who may be able to provide assistance

Develop and present well thought out targeted attractive project proposals

Constantly improve on Rescue Dada’s communication channels and materials

As part of the management team contribute to the thinking on measures to be taken to become increasingly self reliant through in-house income generation projects and other means

Assist with getting the new residential facility up and running on financial sustainability

Requirements for the job

Experience in fund raising and mobilizing resources

Commitment to the work based on an understanding of Rescue Dada’s purpose and mission

Outgoing ‘self starter’ personality who can excite people about the project’s work and achievements

Problem solving skills based on an ability to use facts and logic combined with a dash of more creative ‘out of the box’ thinking

Strong organizing ability combined with polished interpersonal and communication skills

Conscientious and absolute integrity

Fully computer literate in this social media world

Remuneration:

Salary would be in the range of KSh 30,000 per month and medical insurance package would be provided.

Contact us:

Please send us a cover letter telling us “why you think you are the person for the job” and your resume, current salary and references in a 3 page Word format to Stella at aCatalyst Consulting smuthoni@acatalyst.co.ke. Deadline: Friday 26th June 2015

All e mails will be responded to almost immediately.

Website: www.rescuedada.net