Job Openings at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement resource mobilization strategies aligned with KEMRI’s strategic priorities and research agenda.
• Identify potential funding opportunities from government agencies, bilateral and multilateral donors, foundations, development partners, private sector organizations and other funding sources.
• Conduct regular research and analysis of funding opportunities, donor priorities and emerging trends to inform institutional resource mobilization efforts.
• Coordinate the development and submission of high quality concept notes, expressions of interest, proposals and other funding applications in collaboration with Principal Investigators and relevant departments.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of funding opportunities, donors, partners and submitted application, and track their status and outcomes.
• Support Principal Investigators and research teams in developing competitive proposals, including resource mobilization strategies, budgets and donor specific requirements.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with donors, development partners, private sector organizations and other potential funding partners.
• Monitor and evaluate resource mobilization performance, including funding applications, success rates, income generated and donor engagement, and prepare periodic reports.
• Support donor engagement meetings, partnership forums, networking events and other resource mobilization activities.
• Provide guidance and capacity building to staff on resource mobilization, proposal development, donor requirements and partnership development.
• Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure compliance with donor requirements and institutional policies throughout the funding cycle.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following; Biomedical Sciences, Medical Science, Social Sciences or any other relevant field from a recognized institution. 
• Master’s Degree in any of the following: Biomedical Sciences; Medical Sciences; Social sciences and any other relevant field from a recognizes institution.
• At least eight (8) years relevant working experience in resource mobilization, fundraising, grants management, business development, partnerships or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in developing successful funding proposals and/or mobilizing resources from local, international and industry funding partners
• Proficiency in computer applications and relevant digital tools.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Strong networking and partnership development skills, Good knowledge of donor funding processes and requirements
• Strategic thinking and ability to identify and pursue funding opportunities. 
• Good organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Developing documentation for Dynamics 365 Business Central applications and drawing up hardware specifications according to instructions.
• Analyzing, designing, coding, testing, and implementing Dynamics 365 Business Central solutions and security systems.
• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive grants management system aligned to industry best practices, leveraging advanced ERP technologies.
• Conduct business process reengineering, integrate with financial systems, and customize ERP.
• Monitor system performance, implement improvements, and translate business needs into effective technical solutions.
• Maintaining an up-to-date equipment maintenance register.
• Installing, configuring, and monitoring Dynamics 365 Business Central components and integrations with other systems.
• Updating and maintaining the Institute’s Dynamics 365 Business Central environment.
• Performing regular data and application backups for Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Mentoring staff and providing technical guidance on Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Vacancy Requirements:

• At least four (4) years of relevant work experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Proven experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central development, including AL language programming and extensions.
• Professional certification such as Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant Associate, MCSE, MCSA, MCSD, N+, A+, or any other equivalent certification from a recognized institution.
• Completion of a supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in identifying, researching, and tracking potential funding opportunities from donors, foundations, development partners, and other funding agencies.
• Support the preparation, review, and submission of concept notes, expressions of interest, grant applications, and funding proposals in collaboration with researchers and relevant departments.
• Assist in maintaining relationships and communication with potential and existing donors, development partners, research institutions, and other strategic partners.
• Maintain up-to-date databases and records of funding opportunities, donors,submitted proposals, funding decisions, donor correspondence, and partnership engagements.
• Assist in compiling institutional information, developing proposal budgets, and ensuring required supporting documents are complete and aligned with donor and institutional requirements.
• Track proposal submissions, funding deadlines, donor feedback, and other key milestones, and follow up on pending applications and requests for additional information.
• Assist in preparing periodic reports on resource mobilization activities, funding opportunities, proposals submitted, and funds secured, and support the coordination of donor meetings and resource mobilization activities.
• Provide administrative and logistical support to the resource mobilization function, including scheduling meetings, preparing correspondence and reports and maintaining records
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in any of the following; Biomedical Sciences, Medical Science,
• Social Sciences or any other relevant field from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications and relevant digital tools.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Typing from drafts, manuscripts or recording from dictation machines; processing data;
• Operating office equipment; attending to visitors/clients;
• Handling telephone calls and appointments; ensuring security of office records, equipment and documents, including classified materials;
• Preparing responses to simple routine correspondence;

Vacancy Requirements:

• At least four(4) years relevant work experience;
• Business Education Single and Group Certificates (BES and GC) Stages I, II and III from the Kenya National Examinations Council or equivalent in the following subjects:
• Typewriting III ( Minimum 50 w.p.m)/Computerized document processing III;
• Shorthand III (100 w.p.m).
• Business English III/Communications II;
• Office Management III;
• Office Administration and Management III;
• Secretarial Duties II;
• Commerce II;
• Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examinations Council;
• Public Relations and Customer Care Course from a recognized institution;
• Registration with a professional body.