Grant Officer at Mount Kenya University

Job Responsibilities

• Conducting research on potential funding sources, such as government, corporate, NGOs’ and charitable organizations
• Developing and writing proposals in response to calls for funding
• Conducting prospective research on donor community to identify grants opportunities
• Maintaining University funding opportunity databases, activity tracking system, and related confidential files
• In consultations with the Director, establish and maintain relationships with foundation contacts and program officers
• Managing the proposal submission process to ensure timely submission of letters of inquiry, proposal deadlines and reports
• Conducting prospect research on foundations and corporations to identify, cultivate and solicit new grants
• Working with other University departments to obtain necessary information for proposals/grants and applications
• Preparing annual technical and activity reports of the Foundation

Requirements

• Have a Master’s degree in social sciences or any other relevant field.
• At least 5 years working experience with NGO’s or Community Based Organizations (CBOs). Evidence of active fundraising experience is mandatory.
• Evidence of project management.
• Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal & organization skills.