Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) Kenya is a youth-led movement of daring social innovators who have the tools, knowledge, and networks to create opportunities and transform their own communities.
We support youth to become innovators and leaders, and to create and apply digital solutions that have positive impact in their communities.
We work with youth, the private sector, governments, and community-based organizations towards a collaborative vision of communities shaped by daring social innovators.
DOT Kenya has been running youth-led programs focused on sustainable economic growth since 2005.
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DOT is seeking an experienced and dynamic professional to join our team as a Business Development Manager. This is a full time role, reporting to DOT’s Vice President, Marketing & Development. In a hands-on position, you will:
Contribute to the development of strategies and implement the strategies for fundraising and donor engagement to increase DOT’s funding base in Africa and for the global network;
Identify new opportunities for funding from governments, private sector, multilateral organizations, lateral organizations and others;
Develop and maintain relationships with current and potential donors to secure funding for ongoing and future programs;
Support the development of high quality presentations, proposals, concept notes, reports and other communication material required for fundraising in a timely manner;
Work closely with the program team to ensure that proposals and reports reflect DOT’s programmatic objectives and capacity;
Develop and maintain a database of potential prospects and current donors and funding opportunities for DOT Global and DOT Countries;
Research, monitor and identify trends and opportunities in various sectors and industries relevant to the prospecting efforts and targets;
Prepare material for Board of Director meetings;
Coordinate donor due diligence and partner contracts.
You are a solution-oriented individual possessing exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, who thrives in a fast-paced, multicultural, entrepreneurial setting.
You are self-motivated and team-focused, capable of collaborating with colleagues across the DOT network within various functions. This challenging role offers a unique opportunity to join an inspired international team and contribute to global change!
Qualifications:
A resident of Nairobi, Kenya, and able to legally work in Kenya;
Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in business development, fundraising, or resource mobilization for international development or non-profit organisations;
Proven track record in securing funding from institutional donors (e.g., bilateral and multilateral agencies, foundations, private sector partners, and philanthropic organizations);
Demonstrated success in cultivating and managing high-level donor relationships in Africa and globally;
Existing strong network of donors and funding partners relevant to development, economic empowerment, or related thematic areas;
Experience working in or with international NGOs, development agencies, or organizations operating in multiple countries is desirable;
Exceptional English language proficiency, both written and spoken; demonstrated ability to produce compelling, high-quality proposals, concept notes, donor reports, and presentations;
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