Deputy Executive Director Fundraising & PR at Summit Recruitment and Search

Key Responsibilities

• Represent the Executive Director (ED) in meetings or other functions as assigned by the ED
• Develop and implement the fundraising Strategic Plan and coordinate fundraising activities
• Coordinate fundraising activities towards achieving the fundraise targets set out in five-year Strategic Plan
• Coordinate the fundraising activities of the USA office and the UK office
• Establish endowment funds for the maintenance of the conservation projects
• Establish payments for ecosystem service schemes to secure long-term financing for the conservation of Kenya’s mountain forests,
• Engage with the Government of Kenya and the private sector towards securing their in-kind or financial support towards projects, including the endowment funds
• Coordinate support and provide administrative support to the organization for charity events
• Be responsible for public relations, media, marketing and promotion activities including website, social media, engagement with media houses, communications to stakeholders including newsletters and e-shots, as well as events
• Strengthen and supervise all the work of the Public Relations Office and any team members in this office
• Engage with any external PR and Marketing Partners both in Kenya and overseas
• Keep under review the public perception of and identify opportunities to enhance visibility and reputation
• Raise the profile of the mountain forests, other threatened habitats and their wildlife

Qualifications

• At least 5-year experience in fundraising with a track record of success
• Hold a minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.  A qualification in Environmental Sciences maybe an advantage
• Proven track record in managing people, administrative skills, budget planning and implementation together with some knowledge of accounting procedures
• Excellent communication skills with all levels of the organization and across all functions of the Kenya government, the donor fraternity, global conservation bodies and communities living adjacent to forest ecosystems
• Good negotiation skills and ability to present issues in a clear, concise manner
• Experience in conservation is a significant added advantage
• Self-driven, innovative, dynamic and capable of working under pressure with minimum supervision