Director, Resource Mobilization - at Karatina University

GRADE 13: KarU/HR/DRM/2018

Job Description

• Lead the development of a fundraising strategy to meet strategic requirements of the University;
• Provide advice on institutional donor requirements and private foundations including reporting timelines and expectations;
• Conducting research on potential donors/partners such as trusts, foundations, companies and high net worth individuals, etc., finding a match with partners whose philanthropic or funding criteria match the University’s vision and activities;
• Support proposal development through coordinating the establishment of proposal development working groups with representatives from key departments (on an as needed basis);
• Work closely with all RM working groups to ensure a timely submission of proposals and concept notes to donors;
• The chair the Resource Mobilization committee;
• Advice the University on potential funding opportunities and changes in donor priorities;
• Develop, maintain and update partners of Karatina University databases to record their contacts and preference information;
• Raising awareness of Karatina University and its work at the County, National levels and international level;
• Maintain up to date knowledge on donor funded projects;
• Ensure reporting is completed to the donor in a timely manner;
• Support the drafting of external reports and work with Programme teams to finalize these in accordance with donor requirements and timelines;
• Maintain a network of corporate contacts and effectively manage and maximize the
  relationships;
• Prepare resource mobilization work plans and up to date development plans;
• Provide a focal point of contact for any RM related matters;
• Ensure effective and efficient accountability mechanisms are put place;
• Coordinate the appraisal and phase out process RMAs and ensure all are in line with the University RM Policy;
• Monitor and advice the implementation of RMAs and report on compliance;
• Mentor, coach and counsel staff;
• Manage & co-ordinate all the directorate work, ensuring correct, full transparent and accountable financial, administrative and operational procedures are followed
• Manage staff performance and provide regular feedback to staff, including interns and volunteers on their performance;
• Identify training needs of staff, including volunteers, and assist to create individual development plans
• Report to the Vice Chancellor and submit regular reports, at least quarterly; and
• Other responsibilities assigned by the Vice Chancellor

Job Specification

• Minimum Master’s degree in Finance, Economics and Business Administration, social sciences, International Relations, Marketing, Communications, humanities,
  development studies, Public Relations,
• Excellent English language skills (written, spoken, reasoning and analytical skills)
• Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience in developing resource mobilization strategies or partnerships building with organizations;
• Established track record in fund raising and public-private sector partnerships and proficiency in business planning, project/program proposal writing
• Experience in developing successful proposals to institutional donors, trusts and foundations, high net worth individuals and corporates
• Proficiency in using applications software such as spreadsheet, Power Point, word processing, and project management tools
• In-depth exposure to the use of various media platforms such as print, electronic/ online, and social media, for communication and brand building is desirable;
• Results-oriented, accountable, proactive and able to work with a wide range of stakeholders
• Experience in grants management, monitoring, assessments and reviews
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills

NB: This employment is a three (3) years contract