Job Description
1. KMF/1. Principal Resource Mobilization Officer (KMFRI GRADE 5) - POST(S)– ONE (1)
(a) Remuneration & Benefits
i. Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 116,410 – KShs. 151,334 P.M.;
ii. House Allowance: KShs. 35,000 P.M.
iii. Commuter Allowance: KShs. 8,000 P.M.
iv. Annual Leave Allowance: KShs. 6,000 P.A.
v. Medical Cover & Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI
vi. Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
(b) Duties and responsibilities of the officer entail:-
i. Providing input in the development and implementation of mobilization policies and strategies for sourcing of funds from individuals, bilateral, multi-lateral and private organizations;
ii. Identifying and mapping out potential areas of resource mobilization;
iii. Identifying, analyzing and documenting fundraising gaps in the Institute;
iv. Formulating and reviewing of fundraising tools for the Institute to ensure uniformity and shared vision;
v. Formulating multi-disciplinary projects and program proposals for resource mobilization to support Institute;
vi. Identifying and biding to win marine and fisheries allied natural resources-based consultancies to grow the Institute resource base;
vii. Coordinating partnerships and cooperation with other research organizations and institutions of higher learning in joint research and training through Memorandum of Understandings;
viii. Developing joint work plans and activities with collaborators for active Memorandum of Understandings;
ix. Ensuring effective maintenance and updating of records of partners’ support;
x. Reviewing and analyzing the partnership database for policy decisions;
xi. Coordinating the development and execution of work plans, budgets and progress reports in Department;
xii. Ensuring quality assurance and effective aid utilization for realized donor projects;
xiii. Training, mentoring scientists and students on attachment in resource mobilization for improved resources and career progression;
xiv. Conducting intelligence analysis of donor policies, practices and consultancy opportunities for timely response;
xv. Providing quality assurance for ongoing donor projects to ensure compliance with anticipated outputs and objectives;
xvi. Marketing and participating in lobby forums to enhance Institutes’ visibility;
xvii. 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; and
xviii. Participating in key internal forums to internalize Research and Development needs and debates to inform fundraising concepts and proposals.
(c) Requirements for Appointment/Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
i. 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;
ii. 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;
iii. 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;
iv. Minimum K.C.S.E C+ (Plus) or its equivalent;
v. Certificate in Negotiation or Persuasion Skills Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
vi. Certificate in Resource Mobilization course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
vii. Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
viii. Demonstrated good results work performance;
ix. Proficiency in computer applications; and
x. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
(d) Key competencies and Skills
i. Strong communication and reporting skills;
ii. Strategic and innovative thinking;
iii. Attention to detail and quality orientation skills;
iv. Problem solving and analytical skills;
v. Team building; and