At Enviu we're looking for a Program Manager AgriFood to
join our team.
Full-time · Enviu East Africa
About the job
As Program Manager, you will lead and develop the Enviu
Agrifood program. You build partnerships that accelerate achieving our impact
KPI’s as well as our growth goals, and create an enabling environment for our
ventures to thrive.
You will carry out program management for our AgriFood
program work in Kenya, engage with key partners and clients, and represent the
program and the company to external stakeholders. You will work on program
development, business development and fundraising, coordination and
administration, project management and budgeting.
The Program Manager at Enviu East Africa will be a full-time
team member, reporting to the Agrifood Domain Director and working closely with
other teams and colleagues across Enviu to drive success and to reach our
goals. Collaboration is key here – we believe in working together to achieve
our goals.
You are expected to not just implement and execute, but to
really make the program management role your own, think strategically on what
is needed for growth, build the foundations through partnership building and
bringing in funds, to create a foundation from which our work and our impact
can grow.
Your Responsibilities
Fundraising (65%)
- Proactively
identify, research and develop a pipeline of grant/funding opportunities
both on program and on venture level.
- Lead
the design and writing of high quality, compelling, winning concept notes
and grant proposals, including budgets and supporting documentation.
- Develop
and contribute to winning program proposals to ensure continuity of our
program work, and where needed go the extra mile to ensure positive
outcomes.
- Work
closely with venture teams to raise grant funding by guiding in proposal
development, support donor/ investor engagement, and build internal
capacity
- Support
ventures to by leading or supporting development of proposals and
high-quality responses to call for proposals
Program Management and M&E (20%)
- Lead
the day-to-day implementation of our current agrifood program. This
includes coordinating and / or executing all program management
aspects such as research, report generation, budget management, planning.
- Monitor
program performance and budget utilization, flag risks and ensure timely
course corrections
- Lead
the timely completion of grant reporting, crafting detailed, compelling
reports that align with the requirements outlined by funders.
- Work
with / develop M&E frameworks, plan and coordinate data collection,
collect impact data and success stories, and integrate learnings and data
into program design and fundraising materials.
- Collaborate
closely with our Marketing and Communications team to provide relevant and
timely updates on programs and ventures
- Develop and produce high quality program materials, such as website content and conference presentations
Strategy and Partnership Management (15%)
- Be a
thought leader and further shape the vision of the agrifood program and
develop new propositions.
- Play a
role in shaping the vision for Enviu EA's
- Represent
the organization at high-level meetings with stakeholders and relevant
conferences, where possible showcasing the work of Enviu within FoodFlow.
This involves enhancing the profile and reputation of FoodFlow and
increasing public awareness of its mission and impact.
- Lead
the development and maintenance of strategic partnerships with donors,
government agencies, foundations, and other stakeholders, ensure
relationship continuity.
About you
- Demonstrated
track record of >5 years of experience in project and program
development, fundraising, grant writing (successfully securing and
managing proposals exceeding 500k EUR), ME&L, and research
- Have a
high level of conceptual understanding and strategic thinking
- An
enthusiastic team player
- Exceptional
writing skills to craft compelling proposals tailored to the requirements
of funders, with the ability to synthesize information coherently. You
excel at grasping new concepts, connecting ideas, and crafting narratives
in alignment with Enviu's style.
- Flexibility,
strong organization skills, and self-sufficiency, coupled with a proactive
approach to planning and task execution
- Stakeholder
and partnership management
- Highly
starred analytical and data management skills, with an eye for detail
- A
passion for Enviu’s mission and a high intrinsic motivation
- The
ability to juggle different tasks simultaneously and prioritize tasks and
projects efficiently
And it would be a plus if you have:
- Experience
in impact focused areas within social / circular business sectors
- Familiarity
with logic models, log frames and theories of change in a development
context
- Experience
with intercultural communication
Furthermore, the ideal candidate is fluent in English, can
work independently, and has a good sense of humor. The job will be performed in
Nairobi, Kenya, and we are specifically looking for a local candidate.
Apply for the job
Do you want to join our team as our new Program Manager
AgriFood? Then we'd love to hear about you!
Your CV should be max 2 pages
Deadline to apply: 1st August 2024, we will review
applications on a rolling basis, first come first serve.