Fund Development and Communications Manager at SOS Children's Villages

We seek to recruit a dynamic mature person to become a Fund Development and Communications Manager for SOS Children’s Villages Kenya – National Office.

Mission of the position: The mission of this position is to grow and diversify funding for the organization.

S/he will be expected to grow income from corporates, major donors, individual giving, legacies, trusts and foundations; support to develop/revise and roll out the Fund Development strategy; represent the organization at a senior level and manage/supervise fund development operations on a day-to-day basis as needed.

Purpose of the position: To take the lead in making contact with potential corporate supporters, major donors, individual giving, trusts and foundations; spotting opportunities to engage, making full use of all our networks and experience as well as carry out rigorous monitoring and evaluation of activities to measure financial return on investment and the impact in relation to our strategic aims.

The incumbent will drive the organization to increased self-sufficiency with 20% of income coming from local income by 2024.

S/He will lead the strategic and annual planning & budgeting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Fund Development and Communication initiatives in the Member Association in accordance with the organizational standards, tools, policies and strategies

Key performance areas and main responsibilities:

1. Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of strategy, plans & budgets for fundraising, sponsorship and partnership development for SOS Children’s Villages Kenya.
2. Develop new / unexplored income streams like Digital Fundraising and Government Subsidies while driving growth for individual giving.
3. Increase awareness and the public profile of SOS CV Kenya’s through different strategies like digital presence, events among others.
4. Explore potential funding, which includes the following areas:
   1. Corporate fundraising (donations, cause related marketing activities, donations-in-kind, etc.)
   2. Individual fundraising (sporadic and committed donations via direct mailing, online fundraising, Face-to-Face, digital, telephonic and bequest initiatives)
   3. Government Subsidies (support from Government contributions)
   4. Data Management and Analysis of funding and income trends to enable data driven decision-making.
5. Develop proposals, concept notes and pitches to Corporate donors and major donors
6. Ensure global strategic objectives for fund development are translated into appropriate regional and national action plans by developing and implementation of effective fundraising techniques.
7. Carry out capacity building activities for Fundraising teams. This includes organizing ‘on the job’ training, webinars and virtual calls to build capacity and share ‘best practice’ examples.
8. Ensure good relationship with local and international sponsors are maintained including smooth flow of sponsors ‘correspondence in compliance with policies and requirements of the International Sponsorship Office.
9. Develop and implement a Communication, public relations and media strategy for SOS CV Kenya, ensuring that all our communication is consistent, based on the same global brand framework stressing our roots, Vision, mission and values.
10. Participate in the recruitment and on boarding of FDC staff, as well as review annual performance appraisals, and proposed staff development measures for the Fund Development and Communication staff.

Required Qualifications / Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications (or related field)
• At least 5 years’ experience in fund development, partnership management, public relations or communications.
• Demonstrable results in Fundraising.
• Experience working in a multi-location/matrix organization
• Fluent in oral and written communication in English.
• Strong Computer skills in Microsoft Office Packages. Skills in web design is an added advantage
• Good consulting, analytical and critical thinking skills, organized and results driven.
• Good planning and coordination skills
• Assertiveness and endurance
• Good self-management skills

Functional Competences

• Strong Knowledge and skills in Funding strategies
• Expert skills in Market development
• Strong Relationship building skills and competences
• Advanced Networking & presentation skills
• Strong Programmatic knowledge.
• Results-orientated Individual
• Advanced Organization/planning skills
• Culturally-aware skills and competences