Job Description

KMFRI is recruiting one Assistant Director Partnership, Resource Mobilization and Enterprise Management at KMFRI Grade 4.

What you'll do

• Support policies and strategies for sourcing funds.
• Map resource mobilization opportunities and fundraising gaps.
• Develop fundraising tools, projects, and programme proposals.
• Coordinate partnerships, Memorandum of Understandings, and collaborator work plans.
• Maintain partner-support records and review the partnership database.
• Coordinate departmental work plans, budgets, and progress reports.
• Support donor-project quality assurance and aid utilization.
• Train scientists and students on attachment in resource mobilization.
• Analyse donor policies and consultancy opportunities.
• Coordinate responses to Letter of Interest (LoI), Concept Notes and Proposals.

What you'll bring

• 12 years of relevant work experience.
• A Master Degree and Bachelor Degree in listed relevant fields.
• Certificate in Negotiation or Persuasion Skills.
• Certificate in Resource Mobilization.
• A Leadership course lasting at least four weeks.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic and innovative thinking.

What you'll be offered

1. Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 148,634 – KShs. 193,225P.M.
2. House Allowance: KShs. 50,000 P.M.
3. Commuter Allowance: KShs. 17,000 P.M.
4. Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.20,000 P.A.
5. Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI.

Key skills: Project Management, Corporate Communication/Public Relations, Strong analytical skills, Communication skills