Director, University Advancement at Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)

Qualifications

• Must possess a PhD in a relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Must have at least three (3) years’ work experience in a recognized University or its equivalent or research institution;
• Should have ability to lead, guide, coordinate and facilitate fundraising, outreach and collaboration activities;
• Should demonstrate skills in organizing resources and establishing priorities;
• Should demonstrate ability to spearhead the internationalization of the university;
• Should have proven record of working with funders and partners;
• Should have experience in grant writing and evidence of funded projects and initiatives;
• Should have proven networking and collaborative ability;

Duties and responsibilities

• Reporting to the Vice –Chancellor;
• Support the university in the implementation of the Strategic Plan in the key priority areas related to university advancement;
• Will work with the Senior Management team in fundraising for university operations and development;
• Will build and maintain strong strategic linkages with the industry, research organizations, foundations and development partners;
• Will develop opportunities for exchange programmes for staff and students;
• Will provide leadership, direction, and coordination to strengthen and expand the services provided by Advancement Office;
• Will spearhead the internationalization agenda of the University;
• Will monitor and create database for university resource mobilization opportunities and position the university strategically;
• Will strategically align available resources that best leverage the talent and tools necessary to reach resource mobilization goals;
• Will build, manage, and steward strong relationships with the University alumni ;
• Will build strong collaborative partnerships and networks and maintain regular communications with all stakeholders;