Principal Resource Mobilization Officer

Job Detail

Job ID 5064
Offered Salary 1000
Career Level Others
Experience 6 Years
Gender Both
Industry Projects/Programme
Qualifications Diploma/Degree/Masters
State Mombasa
City Mombasa

Job Description

Principal Resource Mobilization Officer

Remuneration & Benefits

Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 116,410 – KShs. 151,334 P.M.;
House Allowance: KShs. 45,000 P.M.
Commuter Allowance: KShs. 13,000 P.M.
Annual Leave Allowance: KShs. 8,500 P.A.
Medical Cover & Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

Providing input in the development and implementation of mobilization policies and strategies for sourcing funds.
Identifying and mapping potential areas of resource mobilization.
Analyzing and documenting fundraising gaps in the Institute.
Formulating and reviewing fundraising tools for uniformity and shared vision.
Developing multi-disciplinary projects and program proposals for resource mobilization.
Identifying and bidding to win consultancies to grow the Institute’s resource base.
Coordinating partnerships and cooperation with other research organizations.
Developing joint work plans and activities with collaborators.
Ensuring effective maintenance and updating of records of partners’ support.
Reviewing and analyzing the partnership database for policy decisions.
Coordinating the development and execution of work plans, budgets, and progress reports.
Ensuring quality assurance and effective aid utilization for donor projects.
Training and mentoring scientists and students on resource mobilization.
Conducting intelligence analysis of donor policies and consultancy opportunities.
Providing quality assurance for ongoing donor projects.
Marketing and participating in lobby forums to enhance Institute’s visibility.
Coordinating teams responding to calls for proposals.
Participating in key internal forums to inform fundraising concepts and proposals.

Requirements for Appointment/Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

At least six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) in a senior position.
Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Project Management, Corporate Communication / Public Relations, Community Development, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, or equivalent.
Minimum K.C.S.E C+ (Plus) or its equivalent.
Certificate in Negotiation or Persuasion Skills Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks.
Certificate in Resource Mobilization course lasting not less than two (2) weeks.
Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks.
Demonstrated good results in work performance.
Proficiency in computer applications.
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

Strong communication and reporting skills.
Strategic and innovative thinking.
Attention to detail and quality orientation skills.
Problem solving and analytical skills.
Team building.
Interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates MUST complete the KMFRI Job Application Form (Available from the ‘Vacancies’ section at the KMFRI Website – https://www.kmfri.go.ke), attach their testimonials, certificates, copy of their National Identification Card (ID) and Curriculum Vitae (CV). Submit their applications both in HARD and SOFT COPY, and envelopes containing the documents should clearly be marked with the position applied for and sent to the address below not later than Monday, 29th April 2024.

The Director General,
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute,
P. O. Box 81651 – 80100,
Silos Road, English Point, Mkomani,
Mombasa, KENYA
Email: recruitment@kmfri.go.ke
NOTE

Only SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES will be contacted and shall be required to produce originals of:
Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
Clearance/Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority
Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Clearance/Report from recognized Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES will be invited for an oral and practical interview.

Any canvassing will lead to AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.

KMFRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, PERSONS LIVING WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINAL

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