Principal Resource Mobilization And Partnership Development Officer at Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)

KMF/6. PRINCIPAL RESOURCE MOBILIZATION & PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (KMFRI GRADE 5) – POSITIONS –ONE (1)

Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 116,410 – KShs. 151,334 P.M.
House Allowance: KShs. 35,000 P.M.
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 8,000 P.M.
Annual Leave Allowance: KShs. 10,000 P.A.
Medical Cover & Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

The duties and responsibilities of the officer entail:-

1. Providing input in the development and implementation of mobilization policies and strategies for sourcing of funds from individuals, bilateral, multi-lateral and private organizations;
2. Identifying and mapping out potential areas of resource mobilization;
3. Identifying, analyzing and documenting fundraising gaps in the Institute;
4. Formulating and reviewing of fundraising tools for the Institute to ensure uniformity and shared vision;
5. Formulating multi-disciplinary projects and program proposals for resource mobilization to support Institute;
6. Identifying and biding to win marine and fisheries allied natural resources-based consultancies to grow the Institute resource base;
7. Coordinating partnerships and cooperation with other research organizations and institutions of higher learning in joint research and training through Memorandum of Understandings;
8. Developing joint work plans and activities with collaborators for active Memorandum of Understandings;
9. Ensuring effective maintenance and updating of records of partners’ support;
10. Reviewing and analyzing the partnership database for policy decisions;
11. Coordinating the development and execution of work plans, budgets and progress reports in Department;
12. Ensuring quality assurance and effective aid utilization for realized donor projects;
13. Training, mentoring scientists and students on attachment in resource mobilization for improved resources and career progression;
14. Conducting intelligence analysis of donor policies, practices and consultancy opportunities for timely response;
15. Providing quality assurance for ongoing donor projects to ensure compliance with anticipated outputs and objectives;
16. Marketing and participating in lobby forums to enhance Institutes’ visibility;
17. Coordinating teams responding to calls for Letter of Interest (LoI), Concept Notes and Proposals on websites, newspapers and institutions to ensure responses are relayed in a timely manner; 
18. Participating in key internal forums to internalize Research and Development needs and debates to inform fundraising concepts and proposals. 

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

1. At least six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been as a Senior Resource Mobilization & Partnership Development Officer or equivalent position in the public or private sector;
2. Master’s Degree in Commerce, Project Management, Corporate Communication / Public Relations, Community Development, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences or its equivalent qualification from a recognized university;
3. Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Project Management, Corporate Communication / Public Relations, Community Development, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences or its equivalent qualification from a recognized university;
4. Minimum K.C.S.E C+ (Plus) or its equivalent;
5. Certificate in Negotiation or Persuasion Skills Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
6. Certificate in Resource Mobilization course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
7. Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
8. Demonstrated good results work performance;
9. Proficiency in computer applications; and
10. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key competencies and Skills

1. Strong communication and reporting skills;
2. Strategic and innovative thinking;
3. Attention to detail and quality orientation skills;
4. Problem solving and analytical skills;
5. Team building; and
6. Interpersonal and negotiation