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Location: Kenya.

Financial support for improved Access to water and sanitation

Position: Resource Mobilization Officer (RMO)

REF: - WSTF/3/1/RMO/2012

Location : Nairobi with frequent travel to the field

Purpose of the position : The Resource Mobilization Officer will mobilize adequate resources nationally and internationally to enhance access to water and sanitation in areas of Kenya without adequate services. He/ She will be reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and will be responsible for the following:-

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the Chief Executive Officer in marketing and fundraising through development of relevant proposals

Develop and implement strategies for sourcing funds from bilateral, multilateral, private companies and individuals

Negotiate and manage funding agreements with financiers

Regularly reporting and documenting WSTF activities to the resources mobilization committee

Conduct basic research on stakeholders’ opinions and practices

Constantly identifying potential new partners

Work closely with the Public Relations Department to represent and implement the organization’s communication strategies to donors

Coordinate Private Public Partnership resources mobilization activities

Negotiating and managing the funding of financial agreements and MoU’s with financiers

Ensure the competitive and fair utilization of funds to the satisfaction of partners

Participate in budget preparation and monitoring finances together with Finance Manager, Audit Committee, and accountants

Create innovative fund raising mechanisms

Qualifications and Key Competencies

Must have a Bachelors degree in development studies

Masters degree in relevant field will be an added advantage

At least five (5) years relevant experience in fund raising

Experience in interacting with different donors is an added advantage

Knowledge in designing and structuring of public private partnerships

Have excellent fund raising and negotiation skills

Knowledge of water sector reforms is an added advantage

Have a good working knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, Word and internet services

Must be able to project a positive and professional image of the Fund

Must be articulate and analytical

Posses excellent communication skills (Verbal and Written)

Knowledge of ISO 9001 : 2008 is an added advantage

How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications with the job title and Ref No: clearly marked on the envelope and enclose copies of their academic, professional certificate and testimonials, giving details of telephone contacts, email address current position and remuneration with three referees; one academic and two professional to:

Chief Executive Officer
Water Services Trust Fund
Upper Hill, Mara Road, CIC Plaza, 1st Floor,
P O Box 49699 00100, Nairobi

To be received not later than 23thMarch, 2012 Close Of Business.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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