Executive Director at University of Nairobi

Requirements:

For appointment to the position of Executive Director, a person shall:

1. Be a holder of a Masters degree in Business Administration (Marketing) or an equivalent.
2. Have Professional Training in Alumni or Public Relations
3. Have 5 (five) years’ experience at a management level in a large Corporation.
4. Have experience in fundraising, resource mobilization, stakeholders management, marketing, publicity and events.
5. Be computer literate and familiar with standard office computer applications.
6. Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
7. Have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
8. Those working in Higher Education or Development Agencies will have an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Executive Director’s duties and responsibilities are:

1. Shall be the overall manager of the University’s Alumni Association, including staffing, work assignment, performance evaluation and leave.
2. Provide leadership and execution of the annual fundraising program to maximize the University’s reputation and philanthropic support through alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, Council, Government, corporate partners and international organizations.
3. Shall be responsible for planning and implementation of effective fundraising, resource mobilization and donor development activities, special events and projects.
4. Shall be responsible for the management of the Alumni Information Management System.
5. Shall be responsible for the administration and implementation of alumni programs, services and activities of the Alumni Association.
6. Shall be responsible for marketing and publicity of the University’s Alumni Association.
7. Any other duties that may be assigned by the University Management.