Karatina University Director - Resource Mobilization Jobs in Kenya

Karatina University Director - Resource Mobilization Jobs in Kenya

Karatina University wishes to recruit qualified and interested applicants for the vacant positions listed below: Specific specializations are indicated in the university website

Job Description

Lead the development of a fundraising strategy to meet strategic requirements of the
University;

Provide advice on institutional donor requirements and private foundations including
reporting timelines and expectations;

Conducting research on potential donors/partners such as trusts, foundations,
companies and high net worth individuals, etc., finding a match with partners whose
philanthropic or funding criteria match the University’s vision and activities;

Support proposal development through coordinating the establishment of proposal
development working groups with representatives from key departments (on an as needed basis);

Work closely with all RM working groups to ensure a timely submission of proposals
and concept notes to donors;

The chair the Resource Mobilization committee;

Advice the University on potential funding opportunities and changes in donor
priorities;

Develop, maintain and update partners of Karatina University databases to record
their contacts and preference information;

Raising awareness of Karatina University and its work at the County, National levels
and international level;

Maintain up to date knowledge on donor funded projects;

Ensure reporting is completed to the donor in a timely manner;

Support the drafting of external reports and work with Programme teams to finalize
these in accordance with donor requirements and timelines;

Maintain a network of corporate contacts and effectively manage and maximize the
relationships;

Prepare resource mobilization work plans and up to date development plans;

Provide a focal point of contact for any RM related matters;

Ensure effective and efficient accountability mechanisms are put place;

Coordinate the appraisal and phase out process RMAs and ensure all are in line with
the University RM Policy;

Monitor and advice the implementation of RMAs and report on compliance;

Mentor, coach and counsel staff;

Manage & co-ordinate all the directorate work, ensuring correct, full transparent and
accountable financial, administrative and operational procedures are followed

Manage staff performance and provide regular feedback to staff, including interns and volunteers on their performance;

Identify training needs of staff, including volunteers, and assist to create individual
development plans

Report to the Vice Chancellor and submit regular reports, at least quarterly; and

Other

responsibilities assigned by the Vice Chancellor

Job Specification

Minimum Master’s degree in Finance, Economics and Business Administration,
social sciences, International Relations, Marketing, Communications, humanities,
development studies, Public Relations,

Excellent English language skills (written, spoken, reasoning and analytical skills)

Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience in developing resource
mobilization strategies or partnerships building with organizations;

Established track record in fund raising and public-private sector partnerships and
proficiency in business planning, project/program proposal writing

Experience in developing successful proposals to institutional donors, trusts and
foundations, high net worth individuals and corporates

Proficiency in using applications software such as spreadsheet, Power Point, word
processing, and project management tools

In-depth exposure to the use of various media platforms such as print, electronic/
online, and social media, for communication and brand building is desirable;

Results-oriented, accountable, proactive and able to work with a wide range of
stakeholders

Experience in grants management, monitoring, assessments and reviews

Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills

NB:

This employment is a three (3) years contract

How to apply

Karatina University invites suitably qualified and interested candidates from Universities and Colleges to apply for Internship for a period of three (3) months, effective January to March and April to June 2019. Details of departments are found in our website.

Part Time Lecturers

For information related to job specifications, areas of specialization and general requirements, kindly visit our website.

Interested applicants should send the applications quoting the relevant reference number, so as to be received on or before Tuesday 18th December, 2018.

Karatina University is an equal opportunity employer and therefore applicants
of either gender, persons with disability and those from marginalized areas are
encouraged to apply.

For more information and job application details, see; Karatina University Director - Resource Mobilization Jobs in Kenya

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