
UN Volunteer
CDS Kenya seeks dedicated fundraising specialists to support their upcoming free medical camp initiative in Cheptais, Kenya. This critical healthcare project aims to address maternal mortality, general health issues, and malnutrition in Western Kenya and Eastern Uganda’s underserved communities.
- Location: Remote (Supporting initiatives in Western Kenya and Eastern Uganda)
- Duration: 8 weeks (6-10 hours per week)
- Positions Available: 15
- Application Deadline: June 11, 2024
About Community Development And Sustainability Organization (CDS Kenya)
CDS Kenya empowers communities through sustainable development initiatives focused on healthcare accessibility and community well-being. Their vision centers on promoting sustainable livelihood through self-reliance and active community participation.
Project Impact Areas
- – Maternal health improvement
- – Malnutrition prevention and treatment
- – General healthcare services
- – Community health education
- – Medical support for educational institutions
- – Healthcare access for financially disadvantaged populations
Key Responsibilities
Research and Strategy
- – Identify potential donors primarily in the US and Europe
- – Develop innovative fundraising strategies
- – Research grant opportunities and funding programs
- – Create detailed donor profiles and databases
- – Analyze funding trends and opportunities
Documentation and Planning
- – Draft funding proposals
- – Prepare donor engagement materials
- – Document fundraising strategies
- – Create project presentation materials
- – Develop partnership proposals
Requirements
Essential Qualifications
- – Proven experience in healthcare-related fundraising
- – Strong knowledge of US fundraising landscape
- – Demonstrated success in partnership development
- – Excellent research and analytical skills
- – Strong project management capabilities
Desired Skills
- – Working knowledge of English
- – Understanding of global health initiatives
- – Experience with international development projects
- – Grant writing expertise
- – Knowledge of healthcare systems in developing nations
What This Role Offers
- – Opportunity to impact healthcare accessibility
- – Experience in international development
- – Exposure to global health initiatives
- – Certificate of appreciation upon completion
- – Flexible remote working arrangement
- – Valuable cross-cultural experience
Additional Information
- – Position Type: Online Volunteering (non-contractual)
- – Time Commitment: 6-10 hours weekly
- – Focus Area: Healthcare Services and Fundraising
- – Project Location: Cheptais, Kenya
- – Target Beneficiaries: School, college, university students and general communities
Important Note
Online Volunteers will not be asked to make personal donations or solicit direct financial contributions. This position focuses solely on identifying and researching institutional funding opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Statement
This position welcomes applications from qualified professionals regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other status. CDS Kenya is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse volunteer environment.
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official portal. No application fees are required at any stage of the process.
Note: This is a remote volunteer position. Volunteers do not receive monetary compensation but will receive a certificate of appreciation upon successful completion.