Deputy Director, Partnership and Linkages at Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA)

Job Ref. No KEMSA/PRM/2022/002

Scope of Work /Duties /Responsibilities

• Development of resource mobilization strategies;
• Developing funding proposals for resource mobilization and drafting of negotiation documents;
• Developing and updating donor and development partners database and funded projects and programmes;
• Assessing and evaluating various externally funded projects and programs;
• Preparing reports on funding and resource mobilization activities and programmes.
• Develop and implement the social enterprise strategy to diversify revenue streams.
• Mobilizing financial and non-financial resources from private sectors entities, individuals and corporate agencies
• Monitor donor reporting and grant expenditure deadlines;
• Providing input in the development and implementation of mobilization policies and strategies for sourcing of funds from individuals, bilateral, multi- lateral and private organizations;
• Reviewing and analyzing the partnership database for policy decisions;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following Marketing, Planning, Economics, Commerce, or other business/ Health related field from a recognized institution;
• A Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines Business Management, Marketing, Planning, Economics, Commerce, or other business/ Health related field from a recognized institution
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Be a member of a relevant professional body in good standing where applicable;
• Proficiency in use of MS Office applications and ERP platform; and
• Met the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution;
• Demonstrated experience in securing funds for development organizations from the global community, donors and the private sector;

Experience

• A minimum period of ten (10) in relevant work experience and at least three (3) in a supervisory position in the Public Service or Private Sector;

Personal Qualities

• Proposal writing skills
• Ability to creatively solve problems
• Good analytical skills in developing and implementing resource mobilization strategies
• Negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication and reporting skills;
• Emotional and social intelligence skills;
• Managerial skills;