Media Council Of Kenya Resource Mobilization Consultant Jobs in Kenya

Media Council Of Kenya Resource Mobilization Consultant Jobs in Kenya

The Media Council of Kenya is an independent national institution set up to safeguard media freedom, enhance professionalism and arbitrate disputes.

The statutory body was established under Article 34 (5) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and actualized by the Media Council Act (MCK Act) in 2013 for purposes of setting media standards, ensuring compliance with those standards and to reflect the interests of all sectors in the society.

Among its flagship projects are the Annual Media Summit and Annual Journalism Excellence Awards (AJEA), which is scheduled to take place in August 2019 respectively in Mombasa.

The project will require adequate funding to enable the Council execute all the planned activities.

In this regard, the Council requires a fundraising consultant who will be expected to deliver on the targets as agreed with the Council.

Job Description

The primary role of the Consultant will be to develop a strategic fundraising plan for the MCK, with particular focus on the Annual Media Summit and Annual Journalism Excellence Awards (AJEA) and their future sustainability.

The Consultant will be required to plan persuasive approaches and pitches that will convince potential partners to do business with the MCK, develop a rapport with new clients, and set targets for sales and provide support that will continually improve the relationship while growing and retaining existing accounts by presenting new solutions and services to clients.

Strategic planning will be a key responsibility of the Consultant especially in developing the pipeline of new sponsors, a thorough knowledge of the market and the benefits of the Summit & Awards. The Consultant will report to MCK Chief Executive Officer while working closely with the various execution Committees.

Responsibilities