Partnerships & Resource Mobilization at Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR)

REF: KNCHR/ADM/SHRO /01/2017)
Reports to: Deputy Commission Secretary
Location:Nairobi with occasional travel
Duration:Permanent and Pensionable
Gross Salary: Kshs. 205, 850

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for partnership building and resource mobilization for the Kenya National Commission of Human Rights. It is further responsible to oversee the management and resource use of the donor funds and to guide the commission to fully realize the potential of partnership alliances

Partnerships & Resource Mobilization Job Managerial Responsibilities

• Draft the commission work plan, procurement plans and quarterly progress reports necessary to provide a road map and tools of work to execute the partnership building strategy for the organization
  Initiate strategic partnership with like-minded institutions, groups and government departments to support the implementation of policies and strategies for effective discharge of the functions of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR)
  Manage sustainable partnerships useful to the commission to enhance the capacity and influence of KNCHR beyond its resource limitations

Operational Responsibilities

• Mobilize additional funds for the commission’s programs by participating in proposal writing and fundraising and by managing donor relationship to ensure consideration for financial allocation necessary to meet gaps not attainable with only government funds
  Conceptualize fund management and partner engagement initiatives to attract new organizational relationships and untapped finance streams to remain financially liquid in the commission
  Maintain a database of the Commissions partnerships providing strong follow up and relationship management to ensure a continued synergistic agreement that is mutually beneficial to all parties

Minimum Qualifications for the Partnerships & Resource Mobilization Job

• A Master’s Degree
  Five years’ Experience of which one is at a supervisory role.

OR

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or Social Science from a recognized institution
  7 year’s relevant experience of which three is at a supervisory role.
  Relevant Post graduate qualification/s is an added advantage
  Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

Other Attributes

• Good Interpersonal, Organizational and Communication skills
• Computer literacy.
• Knowledge of Budget process.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of agenda on aid effectiveness
• Leadership skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to build and lead cohesive teams
• Problem solving skills