Officer, Partnership and Resource Mobilization at Kenya National Commission for UNESCO

Job Reference Number: KNCU/32/2022

Purpose of the Job 

The Officer, Partnership and Resource Mobilization is responsible for developing and implementation of partnership and resource mobilization strategy.

Remuneration Gross 

• pay Ksh. 93,085.00 – 119,981.00
• Leave allowance –30% Basic Salary
• Medical Allowance – As per KNATCOM Medical Scheme
• Group Life & Accident Cover - As per KNATCOM Medical Scheme
• Terms Permanent and Pensionable

Job Description

The Senior Officer, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization is responsible for the following;

• develop and implement partnership and resource mobilization strategies for the Commission;
• map and engage strategic partners in UNESCO’s areas of competence;
• coordinate and manage existing partnership to enhance effectiveness and efficiency;
• idevelop and manage MOUs between the Commission and strategic partners;
• coordinate cross-programme partnership for realization of synergy;
• develop and manage financial tracking and reporting on partnership activities;
• conduct analysis of potential partners for networking and liaison with key incountry and international development partners;
• provide support to programme based partnerships and resource mobilisation initiatives
• coordinate establishment of proposal development working groups with representatives from key partners and within the Commission;
• initiate and negotiate for strategic partnerships on the UNESCO five areas of competence; and

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities entail assisting in:

• providing support in the development, implementation and monitoring of partnerships and resources mobilization strategy;
• providing data and information for mobilizing funds from local and international partners;
• collecting data and information for research on potential partners on UNESCO areas of competence;
• imapping and maintaining a database of strategic partners to facilitate effective management;
• identifying and facilitating cofinancing opportunities with partner organizations;
• providing data and information for developing annual work plans based on the approved strategy;
• providing data and information for developing webbased resource mobilization for support of programme activities;
• assisting in the preparation of funding proposals and follow up activities;
• organizing engagements for partnership building between the commission and potential partners;
• providing logistical support for building capacity of programme staff on resource mobilization and establishment of effective partnerships;
• gathering data and information for selection and nomination of UNESCO prizes, fellowships and awards;
• any other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Natural Sciences, Environmental sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Cultural studies, Anthropology, Communication, Journalism, Economics or a related field from a recognized university; and
• proficiency in computer applications.