Investment and Partnerships Coordinator at Samburu County Government

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• i. Creating linkages and engagement with the National Government, Prívate Sector and economic blocs with a view to determine viability of investment ideas and areas of Partnership engagements with the County Government.
• ii. Maintaining Investors And Partners' Portfolio and propose areas the County Government leverage on mobilization of resources.
• iii. Support resource mobilization, maintaining effective collaboration and Partnerships with other organs of the County, the National Government, Private Sector and other Stakeholders on Investment and Partnership engagements;
• iv. Evaluate both internal and external investments and Partnership collaborations across the different Sectors of the County in order to identify gaps for further engagements;
• v. Develop and conduct market research and marketing initiatives to assess donor priorities and identify opportunities for resource mobilization and idea development. Coordinate the planning and facilitation of investment promotion activities.
• vi. Facilitate and contribute to the vetting procedures and the Development ofthe various types of Partnership agreements with Partners and Investors.
• vii. Develop and maintain an effective tracking system and ensure all donor funding requirements are met.
• viii. Prepare reports concerning the viability of investment projects.
• ix. Assess proposals by Partners and Investors to the extent they address the desired results of the County Government.
• x. Coordinating Local and Overseas investment contacts and visits in liaison with the relevant Government Departments.
• xi. Proactively managing risks and issues on projects, programs and investment decisions and escalate for action as necessary.
• xii. Provide oversight on monitoring and evaluating impact of County Government and Intergovernmental programs and projects.
• xiii. Undertaking any other business as may be assigned by the Govermor.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

• Must be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field such as: Business Administration, International Relations, Public Administration, and Social Sciences.
• A Master's Degree in a related field (e.g., Investment Management, Strategic Management, Public Policy, or Development Economics) is an added advantage.
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in investment promotion, Partnership Management, or resource mobilization.
• Experience working with Government Agencies, International development Partners, or Private Sector Organizations is desirable.
• Ability to identify and package investment opportunities for promotion.
• Experience in building and managing partnerships with Stakeholders such as Investors, NGOs, development Agencies, and Private Sector Organizations.
• Strong negotiation skills for developing agreements and memoranda of understanding (MOUs).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing proposals, investment briefs, and reports.
• Ability to market the County's investment potential to local and International Audiences.
• Understanding of County Government Policies, Legislation, and Frameworks related to Investment and Partnerships.
• Knowledge of Kenya's Vision 2030, Big 4 Agenda, and other National or Regional Development Priorities.