Endowment Officer Grade 11 at Kenyatta University

The Endowment Officer, under the guidance of the Director, shall be responsible for:

• Establishing the Endowment Office structures, including systems, processes, and operational frameworks.
• Developing and implementing endowment-related policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures in alignment with University statutes and governance structures.
• Providing financial and technical support in the formulation and execution of endowment fundraising and resource mobilization strategies.
• Coordinating endowment financial planning, budgeting, investment tracking, and reporting.
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, audit requirements, and risk management standards applicable to endowment funds.
• Maintaining accurate financial records of endowment contributions, investments, and fund performance.
• Preparing periodic performance, compliance, and impact reports for University Management and the Board.

Qualifications and Experience

The position requires a finance-oriented professional with the following qualifications:

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A relevant professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent.
• At least five (5) years of working experience in fundraising, development work, partnerships, or resource mobilization.
• Strong analytical, financial reporting, and policy implementation skills.