| Job Title: Fundraising Consultant Location: Protection International Africa – Nairobi, Kenya Duration: 3 months consultancy contract Starting date: 10th April 2025 Deadline to apply: 3rd April 2025 Line manager: PI Africa Hub Director |
About PIA
Protection International Africa (PIA) is registered as a legal entity in Kenya and is recognized as a ‘non-government organization’. PIA is the regional hub for all Protection International’s work in Africa, with the office in Nairobi hosting the hub as well as the Kenya office. Additionally, PIA has direct engagement with the PI Country Office in DRC, a focal point in Tanzania and projects across the African Region in East Africa, West Africa, Central Africa and Southern Africa.
PIA’s objective is to increase the agency of human rights defenders (HRD) and contribute to the creation of safe spaces for HRDs to continue advocating for the promotion and protection of HRDs’ right to defend human rights. This objective is achieved through capacity building in physical and digital security; monitoring, documentation and reporting of human rights violations; national, regional, and international advocacy; emergency response to human rights defenders at risk; and, network strengthening.
PIA is looking for a consultant to support fundraising, responsible for defining a donor targeting approach and developing processes to secure funds and build lasting partnerships with institutional donors, individuals, corporations, foundations, and other key stakeholders for our work in Africa. This role will work closely with the senior management team to identify funding opportunities, prepare compelling proposals, and foster relationships that align with the organization’s goals and mission. The consultant will work closely with PIA staff to create sustainable funding streams for both core operational costs and programmatic activities. The successful candidate will have experience in fundraising, partnership development, and donor relations, with a passion for our cause and a commitment to supporting the growth of the organization.
Rationale
PIA is looking for a Fundraising Consultant that will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to secure funds and build lasting partnerships with individuals, corporations, foundations, and other key stakeholders. This role will work closely with the senior management team to identify funding opportunities, prepare compelling proposals, and foster relationships that align with the organization’s goals and mission. The consultant will work closely with PIA staff to create sustainable funding streams for both core operational costs and programmatic activities. The successful candidate will have experience in fundraising, partnership development, and donor relations, with a passion for our cause and a commitment to supporting the growth of the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Research and identify potential funding sources, including grants, foundations, corporate partners, and individual donors.
- Work with the senior management team to set 2025 annual fundraising targets and objectives and advise on 2026.
- Together with staff, write compelling proposals and other fundraising communications to attract and retain donors for activities in Kenya, DRC, Tanzania, and/ or Uganda as well as regionally.
- Develop tailored fundraising pitches for different donor segments, ensuring alignment with PI’s ethical guidelines and the interests of donors.
- Identify and support the establishment of strategic partnerships with corporations, foundations, and other organizations that can help support fundraising goals.
- Organize and attend meetings with potential partners and donors to support the presentation of the organization’s mission, programmes and impact.
- Analyze donor feedback and trends to improve future fundraising efforts and partnerships.
Deliverables
- Review and update the donor mapping and fundraising strategy, including a list of potential donors.
- A donor engagement plan and materials to support it based on the proposals outlined below.
- Progress funding discussions with at least three prospective donors.
- Identify potential partners in each core area of work with whom PIA could collaborate in target countries.
- Finalize a maximum of five well-researched and drafted proposals that can be submitted to donors, focused on the PI global strategy and key thematic areas to be agreed at the start of the consultancy, but may include collective protection, marginalized HRDs (women, disabilities, LGBTQ+, KVP), and land and environmental HRDs. The proposal formats will be elaborated with key staff but comprise of at least a narrative with background information and a description of activities, a MEAL plan, a work plan and a budget.
- Regular progress reports on fundraising efforts, including key metrics.
Job Requirements
| EDUCATION | Required | Preferred |
| A minimum of 10 years of proven experience in fundraising, particularly in the non-profit sector. | X | |
| EXPERIENCE | Required | Preferred |
| Demonstrated success in securing funding from institutional donors, private foundations, and international organizations. | X | |
| Experience in capacity-building and training staff on fundraising skills. | X | |
| KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS | Required | Preferred |
| Strong understanding of human rights work, particularly in Africa | X | |
| Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills | X | |
| Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team | X | |
| LANGUAGUES | Required | Preferred |
| Fluently spoken and written English | X |
Other requirements
The Fundraising Consultant shall be based in Kenya, Nairobi preferably and be registered as an external consultant.
Venue and Timeframe
The consultancy is expected to begin on 10th April 2025 and will last for 3 months. The consultant is expected to allocate approximately 24 hours per week to this role.
Application Requirements:
Qualified individuals/organizations are invited to apply for this consultancy by submitting the following documents:
1. Expression of Interest with a clear understanding of the TORs.
2. Proposed Methodology and timelines for this assignment.
3. Reference letters/materials from previous assignments.
4. Curriculum Vitae of the individual (s) that will undertake this assignment.
For organizations, please provide your organizational profile and portfolio on similar assignment.
5. A budget quotation for the costs of the assignment.
Interested parties are requested to submit their technical and financial proposals including:
1. For independent consultants:
a. A detailed CV (including three referees and areas of expertise)
b. A letter of motivation
c. 1 previous similar assignment written by the applicant.
2. For consultancy firms:
a. Profile of the organisation
b. Letter of motivation
c. CV of the team that will be involved in the consultancy.
d. Previous similar consultancy assignments written by the consultancy firm.
And for both cases:
An explanation (understanding) of the terms of reference
Application Details:
All applications should be addressed to the Regional Human Resource Officer via: recruitment.africa@protectioninternational.org
Applications deadline is 3rd April 2025
The email Subject should read “Fundraising Consultant”.
All applications will be received by email only.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position might remain posted until a qualified candidate is selected. We thank all candidates for their interest, and we will aim to send feedback as much as we can, however, with the high volume of responses and our internal capacities, we may only be able to contact short-listed candidates.
Protection International is an equal opportunity employer. The organization shall not discriminate and will proactively apply affirmative action principles against discrimination in advertisements for employment, recruitment and other conditions of employment, preventing discrimination against any job applicant or employee on the basis of race, colour, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, differently abled, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
Adhering to Protection International means to comply with our Code of Conduct & Ethics, Anti-Corruption Policy, Security Policy, Whistleblowing Policy, Child Safeguarding Policy and Policy for Protection from Harassment, Abuse, Exploitation & Discrimination.
PI promotes gender equality, diversity and inclusion. PI strongly encourages women applicants to apply for this position.
Further information about Protection International is available on www.protectioninternational.org
