KMFRI Assistant Director, Resource Mobilization & Partnership Development Jobs in Kenya

KMFRI Assistant Director, Resource Mobilization & Partnership Development Jobs in Kenya

Job Specification

Duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail;

Providing input in the development and implementation of mobilization policies and strategies for sourcing of funds from individuals, bilateral, multi-lateral and private organizations;

Identifying and mapping out potential areas of resource mobilization;

Identifying, analyzing and documenting fundraising gaps in the Institute;

Formulating and reviewing of fundraising tools for the Institute to ensure uniformity and shared vision;

Formulating multi-disciplinary projects and program proposals for resource mobilization to support the Institute;

Identifying and biding to win marine and fisheries with allied natural resources-based consultancies to grow the Institute resource base;

Coordinating partnerships and cooperation with other research organizations and institutions of higher learning in joint research and training through Memorandum of Understandings;

Developing joint work plans and activities with collaborators for active Memorandum of Understandings;

Ensuring effective maintenance and updating of records of partners’ support;

Reviewing and analyzing the partnership database for policy decisions;

Coordinating the development and execution of work plans, budgets and progress reports in Department;

Ensuring quality assurance and effective aid utilization for realized donor projects;

Training, mentoring scientists and students on attachment in resource mobilization for improved resources and career progression;

Conducting intelligence analysis of donor policies, practices and consultancy opportunities for timely response;

Providing quality assurance for ongoing donor projects to ensure compliance with anticipated outputs and objectives

Marketing and participating in lobby forums to enhance Institutes’ visibility;

Coordinating teams responding to calls for Letter of Interest (LoI), Concept Notes and Proposals on websites, newspapers and institutions to ensure responses are relayed in a timely manner; and

Participating in key internal forums to internalize Research and Development needs and debates to

inform fundraising concepts and proposals.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

At least eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been as a Principal Resource Mobilization & Partnership Development Officer or a comparable position in the public or private sector:

Master’s Degree in Commerce, Project Management, Corporate Communication/Public Relations, Community Development, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences or its equivalent qualification from a recognized university;

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Project Management, Corporate Communication/Public Relations, Community Development, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences or its equivalent qualification from a recognized university;

Minimum K.C.S.E C+ (Plus) or its equivalent;

Certificate in Negotiation or Persuasion Skills Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;

Certificate in Resource Mobilization course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;

Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks, or equivalent, from a recognized institution;

Demonstrated good results work performance;

Proficiency in computer applications; and

Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

Strong analytical skills;

Communication skills;

Strategic and innovative thinking; and

Strong interpersonal skills.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; KMFRI Assistant Director, Resource Mobilization & Partnership Development Jobs in Kenya

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