Principal Resource Mobilization Officer at Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); KMFRI was established to conduct research on aquatic systems covering both marine and freshwater. The Institute has grown from staff strength of two Research Scientists at inception to the current scientists. KMFRI’s approved staff establishment stands at 1, employees. KMFRI infrastructure capacity has also expanded from two research stations based in Mombasa and Kisumu with acquisition of seven additional stations. KMFRI is managed by a Board of Management appointed by the Cabinet Secretary, for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries.(KMFRI GRADE 5) Duties and responsibilities of the officer 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 Institute;Identifying and biding to win marine and fisheries 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 objectives;Marketing 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. Requirements for Appointment/Person SpecificationsFor appointment to this grade, an officer must have: – At least six years relevant work experience, three of which must have been as a Senior Resource Mobilization & Partnership Development Officer or equivalent 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 weeks from a recognized institution;Certificate in Resource Mobilization course lasting not less than two weeks from a recognized institution;Supervisory Course lasting not less than two weeks from a recognized institution;Demonstrated good results work performance;Proficiency in computer applications; andFulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.