Assistant Director, Resource Mobilization & Partnership Development At Kenya Marine And Fisheries Research Institute (Kmfri)

Remuneration and BenefitsBasic Salary Scale: KShs. 148,634 – KShs. 193,225 P.M.;House Allowance: KShs. 50,000 P.M.Commuter Allowance: KShs. 17,000 P.M.Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.12,500 P.A.Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRITerms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.Job SpecificationDuties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:Providing input in the development and implementation of mobilization policies and strategies for sourcing of funds from individuals, bilateral, multi-lateral and private organizations;Identifying and mapping out potential areas of resource mobilization;Identifying, analyzing and documenting fundraising gaps in the Institute;Formulating and reviewing of fundraising tools for the Institute to ensure uniformity and shared vision;Formulating multi-disciplinary projects and program proposals for resource mobilization to support the Institute;Identifying and biding to win marine and fisheries with allied natural resources-based consultancies to grow the Institute resource base;Coordinating partnerships and cooperation with other research organizations and institutions of higher learning in joint research and training through Memorandum of Understandings;Developing joint work plans and activities with collaborators for active Memorandum of Understandings;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 in Department;Ensuring quality assurance and effective aid utilization for realized donor projects;Training, mentoring scientists and students on attachment in resource mobilization for improved resources and career progression;Conducting intelligence analysis of donor policies, practices and consultancy opportunities for timely response;Providing quality assurance for ongoing donor projects to ensure compliance with anticipated outputs and objectivesMarketing and participating in lobby forums to enhance Institutes' visibility;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; andParticipating in key internal forums to internalize Research and Development needs and debates to inform fundraising concepts and proposals.Person SpecificationsFor appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-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: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;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;Minimum K.C.S.E C+ (Plus) or its equivalent;Certificate in Negotiation or Persuasion Skills Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;Certificate in Resource Mobilization course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks, or equivalent, from a recognized institution;Demonstrated good results work performance;Proficiency in computer applications; andMeets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.Key Competencies and SkillsStrong analytical skills;Communication skills;Strategic and innovative thinking;Strong interpersonal skills.