Principal Resource Mobilization Officer

Remuneration & Benefits

• Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 116,410 – KShs. 151,334 P.M.;
• House Allowance: KShs. 45,000 P.M.
• Commuter Allowance: KShs. 13,000 P.M.
• Annual Leave Allowance: KShs. 8,500 P.A.
• Medical Cover & Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI
• Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing input in the development and implementation of mobilization policies and strategies for sourcing funds.
• Identifying and mapping potential areas of resource mobilization.
• Analyzing and documenting fundraising gaps in the Institute.
• Formulating and reviewing fundraising tools for uniformity and shared vision.
• Developing multi-disciplinary projects and program proposals for resource mobilization.
• Identifying and bidding to win consultancies to grow the Institute's resource base.
• Coordinating partnerships and cooperation with other research organizations.
• Developing joint work plans and activities with collaborators.
• 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.
• Ensuring quality assurance and effective aid utilization for donor projects.
• Training and mentoring scientists and students on resource mobilization.
• Conducting intelligence analysis of donor policies and consultancy opportunities.
• Providing quality assurance for ongoing donor projects.
• Marketing and participating in lobby forums to enhance Institute's visibility.
• Coordinating teams responding to calls for proposals.
• Participating in key internal forums to inform fundraising concepts and proposals.

Requirements for Appointment/Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• At least six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) in a senior position.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Project Management, Corporate Communication / Public Relations, Community Development, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, or equivalent.
• Minimum K.C.S.E C+ (Plus) or its equivalent.
• Certificate in Negotiation or Persuasion Skills Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks.
• Certificate in Resource Mobilization course lasting not less than two (2) weeks.
• Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks.
• Demonstrated good results in work performance.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Strategic and innovative thinking.
• Attention to detail and quality orientation skills.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Team building.
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills.