The Position reports to the Chief Manager – Planning, Strategy and Resource Mobilization in performing the following duties and responsibilities
Prescription, leadership and conducting market researches and marketing initiatives to assess donor and partners priorities to identify opportunities for resource mobilization
Development and Translation of LBDA’s resource mobilization strategy and plans into action
Establishment of a systems for identification and response to calls with templates to manage the activities of resource mobilization.
Coordination of the development and writing of highly competitive resource mobilization proposals
Development and ensuring quality standards for proposals and concept notes and ensuring achievement
Development and maintenance of a database of donors, project concept notes and project proposals
Development and maintenance of an effective project tracking system and ensuring that all donor funding requirements are met in any fundraising document
Production of contents for communication materials in support of fundraising such as brochures, appeals, newsletters, Organisational capability statement and annual reports and their reviews
Sensitization and training of staff on fundraising skills and strategy execution
Development and coordination of online/web-based fundraising initiatives in collaboration with LBDA ICT unit
Managing resource mobilization functions and activities and managing donor and partner relationships in Liaison with the LBDA Liaison office
Production of fundraising status reports
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Economics/International Development/ Marketing/International Relations or an equivalent in any other related field from a recognized University
At least five (5) years’ experience in senior management position.
Ability to work in high-pressure, deadline driven environment
Outstanding leadership skills and ability to delegate responsibilities effectively
Exceptional communication and reporting skills
Should demonstrate clear understanding of the role of Regional Development in line with vision 2030 and the constitution of Kenya 2010
Must be computer literate.
Must meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
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