RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Conduct Opportunity Analysis and share with the Line Manager for decision-making.
• Analysis of ToRs document and prepare proposals, budgets, and documents accordingly
• Develop a theory of change and project logical frameworks
• Maintain a record of identified bids, submitted bids, organizational profile, and projects database
• Develop and regularly update Opportunity Tracking Matrix (OTM), Project Status Matrix, and Projects’ Fact Sheets.
• Undertake field visits to carry out field research and understand ground realities pertaining to current programs/projects and future opportunities.
• Establish workable relations with Regional Offices under the supervision of the Line Manager.
• Coordinate with other programs/departments, sharing knowledge and documents aiming to use in the projection of organization’s image
• Support project/ program teams in showcasing their project achievements.
• Assist in the time-to-time development of internal and external communique and standard presentations for donors.
• Assist in the development of human-interest stories, writing blogs and press releases.
• Maintain the data bank for human interest stories, research studies, and publications.
• Assist in the development and bringing out the organization’s annual report.
• Assist in the development of monthly E-Newspaper.
• Support in the development of thematic capacity statements for donors.
• Support the IT Team in updating the content on external websites.
• Manage and regularly update the organization’s mailing lists. 

Required Skill Set:

• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent Communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Expert in Microsoft Office, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload, using initiative when appropriate.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others.
• Cross-cultural awareness and flexibility.

Experience:

• University degree (preferably master’s or PhD) from an accredited academic institution in Economics.  
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a relevant position.