Principal Resource Mobilization Officer at Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Developing, reviewing and implementing KAGRC’s resource mobilization strategy;
• Initiating and establishing relationships with donors at the National, Regional and International levels and lead in programmes that will facilitate this;
• Researching and analyzing donor calls for funding applications including expressions of interest and requests for proposals;
• Providing technical support and advice on grant proposal development to the programme team members;
• Developing innovative approaches in mobilizing non-financial resources locally and internationally and develop a strategy for obtaining this regularly;
• Developing and executing pitches and strategies to reach funder segments, including creating supporting materials such as funding proposals;
• Effectively linking strategic partners interests with the organization’s Strategic and Programmatic priorities;
• Working closely with programmes, field, and other staff to provide seamless service and information to potential partners e.g. donors, national & county governments and prospects; and
• Ensuring that the set targets are realized consistently in value and volume.

Job Specification

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

• Have a Bachelors degree in Economics, Project Management, Social sciences or related development field or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Masters degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Have a minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at a senior level;
• Be a registered member of a relevant professional body;
• Have a certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Be proficient in computer applications;
• Demonstrated results in work performance; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key competencies and skills

• Organization skills;
• Good communication skills;
• Proposal writing skills;
• Negotiation skills; and
• Integrity.