We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join our Africa team, Alert’s largest programme.

You will be responsible for providing leadership in the Horn of Africa in order to secure new funding opportunities. This includes supporting growth and/or consolidation of our existing programmes and helping to initiate new business. The post holder will also monitor and improve quality and impact of programme delivery through supporting better DM&E and leading on documentation of impact and learning.

With a relevant degree and specific expertise of DME and fundraising, you will have experience of working and living in different countries in the Horn of Africa, and will be familiar with peacebuilding programming. You will have a proven track record of developing successful grants and commercial bids for a variety of donors based in Nairobi and Addis. With excellent writing skills in English you will also be able to speak French to support Alert’s programmes across Africa.

With a talent for team work you will also have an entrepreneurial spirit to pursue new business opportunities and the ability to network and build relationships with relevant stakeholders and donors.

HOW TO APPLY:
Note: The above are some of the requirements for the job. For the full job requirements and an application pack (the person specification section of which will form the basis of short-listing), please visit http://www.international-alert.org/jobs**. In your application, please indicate the full job title of the role you are applying for.**

To apply, please send a completed application form and equal opportunities form to jobs@international-alert.org **, both of which can be found under ‘Downloads’.**

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Closing date: Friday 3 February at 5:00 pm (UK time)

Interviews will tentatively take place on the week of the 14th February.