KENYA PROGRAM
Position Title:
Consultant – Health Business
Development and Capture Research (Ref.2014/C/10)
Location:
Nairobi,
Kenya
Area of Interest:
Business Development
Position Type: Consultant
BACKGROUND: Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an
international non-governmental organization supporting relief and development
work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the
basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality and works through
local church and non-church partners to implement its programs. CRS carries out
the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable
overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and
operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all
faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to
serving those in need
CRS
Kenya has a strong health portfolio and is looking to expand the portfolio with
new funding opportunities. CRS Kenya is looking to pursue funding opportunities
from USAID, Global Fund, and other health donors. CRS is looking for a health
consultant to work with our health team to prepare for future funding
opportunities.
JOB SUMMARY: The health business development consultant will lead health capture
work for future health funding. In
coordination with the business development manager the health BD consultant
will identify priority areas for capture work. The consultant will meet with
stakeholders at the national and local level to gather necessary technical
input. In addition the consultant will work with the BD manager on proposal
recruitment.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Pre-positioning
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Stay abreast of trends in the health sector in Kenya and document
research on health trends.
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Attend relevant technical working group meetings.
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Meet with national level stakeholders including the ministry of
health, the ministry to gender children and social development, and other key
national level health stakeholders. Document all relevant meetings.
·
Meet with county level stakeholders including county level ministry of
health representatives, county health workers, and county-level clinics to
understand how devolution is affecting the health sector. Document all relevant
meetings.
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Meet with civil society stakeholders including international and local
NGOs and pursue partnership opportunities. Provide partnership recommendations
to the BD manager.
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Develop job descriptions and help recruit candidates for upcoming
proposals.
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Meet with donor agencies as necessary and help identify new funding
sources for health programming.
Pursuing Opportunities
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As necessary participate in live proposal development.
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Draft technical input for technical sections.
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Coordinate partnership opportunities.
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Recruit candidates and write management sections as needed.
AGENCY-WIDE COMPETENCIES (for all CRS Staff)
These
are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff
member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired
results.
- Serves with Integrity
- Models Stewardship
- Cultivates Constructive Relationships
- Promotes Learning
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal to CRS: Business Development Manager, Head of
Programming and all program staff, particularly unit managers. Management
Quality staff, particularly Head of MQ and finance manager. All Regional
Technical Advisors, Business Development team, particularly Regional Business
Development Specialist.
External to CRS: Officials in USAID, and other government
organizations; Representatives from for-profit and other non-profit
organizations; Representatives of non-traditional public donors including UN,
World Bank, and others.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Degree in health or related field.
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Strong knowledge of the health sector in Kenya
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Experience developing USAID, USDA, State Department, ECHO, CDC, and UN
proposals and familiarity with their policies, procedures, and priorities.
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Both contract and cooperative agreement experience preferred
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Minimum five years of professional NGO experience working in a
developing country managing US Government funded projects in integrated
community development in HIV/AIDS, malaria, nutrition, social protection, or
other health sector.
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Exceptional communication skills and superior writing ability.
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Demonstrated successful experience in project design with local
partners through participatory processes.
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Strong representation skills.
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Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
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Experience with and commitment to working in a team structure.
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Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) required,
preferably experience with Microsoft Publisher.
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Demonstrated cost application development skills; extensive experience
with proposal budgets and budget notes.
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Experience with consortium development and competitive partnership
building.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal and networking skills
required.
Submission
·
Letter of
expression of interest and demonstration of capability
·
Evidence of past
experience in undertaking similar assignments (three most recent documents) of
similar works done
·
At least three
previous clients and their contacts
Applicants
are kindly requested to send their CV along with a cover letter to CRS Office
by e-mail (see below) by Close of
Business Wednesday March 12, 2014.
Human Resources
Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org
Please indicate the Reference Number of the position you are applying for
on the ‘email subject.
Note: Catholic
Relief Services (CRS) does not charge any fees from applicants for any
recruitments. Further, CRS has not
retained any agent in connection with this recruitment
