Private Sector Engagement Coordinator at CARE

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination (35%)


Effectively link the three pilots in Dadaab to broader models for replication and/or scale
Undertake ROI analysis, enterprise development, and market linkages
Liaising with CDK climate advocacy advisor in Kenya to develop policy recommendations and advocacy plans based on evidence from the three pilots.
Liaising with CDK private sector advisor to co-develop market based approaches for scale and prospects for alternative financing opportunities.


Partnership Management (30%)


Engaging stakeholders in Nairobi and beyond for design of private sector partnerships, innovative finance mechanisms, and policy recommendations for access to finance for refugees
Facilitate coordination, partnerships and strategic engagements with relevant stakeholders such as donors (the Danish embassy), financial institutions, NGOs, government entities and impact investors in close collaboration with CDK
Ensure internal coordination between project officer, procurement, finance, M&E in CARE Kenya to deliver on project outcomes, monitoring, reporting and advocacy.


Resource mobilization and Partnerships (15%)


Support the senior management in identification of market-based opportunities for funding
Work closely with the Assistant Country Director for Programs and the Resource Mobilization Manager for regular scanning of donor environment
Provide input in developing quality market based/enterprise Concept Notes and Proposals
Help establish, maintain, and improve active and regular working relationships with host government authorities and partner agencies


Program Quality Knowledge Management & Learning (15%)


Work with the Program Quality Learning and Accountability Manager and to promote a culture of reflective practice and innovation and internal and external knowledge sharing; and model a culture that recognizes and supports innovation, risk taking and leaning.
Promote knowledge sharing and learning between projects and pillars within the CO; participate where possible in organization wide and regional learning initiatives related to CARE's priority program themes and approaches.
Ensure that lessons learned are used to inform ongoing and future practices, and that program lessons are being used to promote improved humanitarian programming and learning.


Other Responsibilities Assigned (5%)


Undertake any other additional technical assignments delegated by the supervisor on need basis.


Qualifications

Education and Experience


Bachelor's degree in Economics, finance and related fields.
Good understanding of innovative and alternative financing and the models.
5 years' experience in innovative financing or private sector development space.
Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with fundraising constituents.
Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors.
Experience working with cross-functional teams, preferably in a large non-profit.