Communications & Funding Advisor Full Time NEW

Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) is a diaconal organisation mandated by churches and Christian organisations in Norway to work with people around the world to eradicate poverty and injustice.
NCA has been operating in Africa since the 1960s implementing large humanitarian and developmental programmes and currently has presence in 16 countries. In addition to country specific programmes in Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania, DRC, Malawi, Zambia, Angola, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Nigeria. Since January 2025, NCA has been implementing the Advocacy Programme for Africa together with regional and continental partners. The programme seeks to mobilise rights-holders, strengthen civil society and faith-based platforms, build capacity and influence policies and legislations across the continent. The thematic focus of the programme is Peacebuilding, Fighting Inequalities, Climate and Environmental stewardship and Gender Justice. NCA Advocacy Programme for Africa primary objective is to spearhead the implementation of NAPA Strategy 2025-2029.

Purpose of the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and versatile Communications & Funding Advisor to join our team. This role combines strategic communication and resource mobilization responsibilities. The successful candidate will manage NCA Advocacy Programme Africa (NAPA) visibility and outreach through social media, newsletters, and other platforms, while also supporting the development of funding proposals and donor engagement strategies.

The Communication and Funding Advisor plays a key role in strengthening the organization’s visibility, reputation, and financial sustainability. This position combines strategic communication with donor engagement and fundraising responsibilities to ensure impactful storytelling, brand consistency, and resource mobilization. This happens in close collaboration with NCA team in Nairobi and the NCA Head Office in Oslo.

Key Responsibilities

Communications

• Develop and implement NAPA’s communication strategy, including the social media strategy, to visualize NCA’s work, in line with organizational goals and NAPA’s strategies
• Produce high-quality photo-, video- and design materials showcasing NCAs and partners’ work
• Create compelling content for digital platforms, newsletters, press releases, success stories and reports
• Build up and manage social media accounts and monitor engagement metrics
• Strengthen and coordinate media relations and respond to inquiries from journalists and stakeholders
• Collaborate with the communication team in Oslo to identify and prepare case stories from partners’ projects
• Ensure brand consistency across all communication materials together with the Head Office.

Funding & Resource Mobilization

• Identify and research potential funding opportunities from institutional donors, foundations, and private sector partners
• Lead in drafting high-quality proposals, concept notes, and donor reports
• Coordinate complex funding proposals involving colleagues in Nairobi and internationally, various partners and other stakeholders

Other tasks

• Track communication and fundraising performance indicators
• Coordinate the implementation and update of the NAPA Funding and Engagement Plan
• The position involves travel to document NCA’s and partners’ activities

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, Marketing, International Relations, or related field.
• Proven experience in communication, fundraising, or donor relations (NGO or development sector preferred).
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills in English (additional languages are an asset).
• Strong understanding of social media, digital marketing, and analytics tools.
• Ability to develop persuasive reports for diverse audiences.
• Proven experience with donor landscapes and proposal development processes.
• Good understanding of African civil society and advocacy. Knowledge of the faith-based sector is an asset.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with creativity and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills, and ability to work effectively in a multicultural setting
• Passion for the organization’s mission and values

We Offer

• A dynamic, purpose-driven and friendly work environment
• Opportunity to shape advocacy and visibility strategies across Africa.
• A salary range of KES 5,861,100 to KES 6,125,244 per year.
• Fixed term contract until 31st December 2027

Key Information – Please Take Note When Applying

• Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your experience, employment history, and education in your application.
• Ensure to attach your latest CV.
• Submit your application and CV in English.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport/ National ID
• Incomplete, email and paper applications will not be considered.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered.
• Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.

Before you apply:

We kindly ask you to carefully read the ACT Code of Conduct for the prevention of misconduct, including corruption, fraud, exploitation and abuse, including sexual; and to ensure child safeguarding and the Protection from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse and Child Safeguarding policy before you submit your application. If you are the selected candidate for this position, you will be asked to complete and sign our Code of Conduct and Protection from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse, and Child Safeguarding Policy.

EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. KINDLY APPLY USING THE LINK PROVIDED. NCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

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