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    Assistant Director, Resource Mobilization - Nairobi, Kenya - Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute

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    ABOUT THE COMPANY

    Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute is empowered to carry out research in Marine and Freshwater fisheries, Aquatic biology, Aquaculture, Environmental Chemistry, Ecological, Geological and Hydrological studies, as well as Chemical and Physical Oceanography.

    JOB SUMMARY

    Requirements for Appointment/Person SpecificationFor appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -i) At least eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been as a Principal Resource Mobilization & Partnership Development Officer or a comparable 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) Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks, or equivalent, from a recognized institution;viii) Demonstrated good results work performance;ix) Proficiency in computer applications; and x) Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    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 the Institute;vi) Identifying and biding to win marine and fisheries with 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 objectivesxvi) 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; andxviii) Participating in key internal forums to internalize Research and Development needs and debates to inform fundraising concepts and proposals.

    REQUIRED SKILLS

    Performance monitoring and evaluation, Vision and strategy, Human resource and personnel development, Human resources information systems, Research and development, Testing and debugging, System administration, User management and administration, Personnel administration (working hours, holidays), Leadership skills, Code documentation, IT support, Employee relations and consultations, Programming, Research planning

    REQUIRED EDUCATION

    Post-graduate education



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