We seek to recruit a dynamic mature person to become a Fund Development and Communications Manager for SOS Children’s Villages Kenya – National Office.
Mission of the position: The mission of this position is to grow and diversify funding for the organization.
S/he will be expected to grow income from corporates, major donors, individual giving, legacies, trusts and foundations; support to develop/revise and roll out the Fund Development strategy; represent the organization at a senior level and manage/supervise fund development operations on a day-to-day basis as needed.
Purpose of the position: To take the lead in making contact with potential corporate supporters, major donors, individual giving, trusts and foundations; spotting opportunities to engage, making full use of all our networks and experience as well as carry out rigorous monitoring and evaluation of activities to measure financial return on investment and the impact in relation to our strategic aims.
The incumbent will drive the organization to increased self-sufficiency with 20% of income coming from local income by 2024.
S/He will lead the strategic and annual planning & budgeting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Fund Development and Communication initiatives in the Member Association in accordance with the organizational standards, tools, policies and strategies
Key performance areas and main responsibilities:
Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of strategy, plans & budgets for fundraising, sponsorship and partnership development for SOS Children’s Villages Kenya.
Develop new / unexplored income streams like Digital Fundraising and Government Subsidies while driving growth for individual giving.
Increase awareness and the public profile of SOS CV Kenya’s through different strategies like digital presence, events among others.
Explore potential funding, which includes the following areas:
Corporate fundraising (donations, cause related marketing activities, donations-in-kind, etc.)
Individual fundraising (sporadic and committed donations via direct mailing, online fundraising, Face-to-Face, digital, telephonic and bequest initiatives)
Government Subsidies (support from Government contributions)
Data Management and Analysis of funding and income trends to enable data driven decision-making.
Develop proposals, concept notes and pitches to Corporate donors and major donors
Ensure global strategic objectives for fund development are translated into appropriate regional and national action plans by developing and implementation of effective fundraising techniques.
Carry out capacity building activities for Fundraising teams. This includes organizing ‘on the job’ training, webinars and virtual calls to build capacity and share ‘best practice’ examples.
Ensure good relationship with local and international sponsors are maintained including smooth flow of sponsors ‘correspondence in compliance with policies and requirements of the International Sponsorship Office.
Develop and implement a Communication, public relations and media strategy for SOS CV Kenya, ensuring that all our communication is consistent, based on the same global brand framework stressing our roots, Vision, mission and values.
Participate in the recruitment and on boarding of FDC staff, as well as review annual performance appraisals, and proposed staff development measures for the Fund Development and Communication staff.
Required Qualifications / Abilities
Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications (or related field)
At least 5 years’ experience in fund development, partnership management, public relations or communications.
Demonstrable results in Fundraising.
Experience working in a multi-location/matrix organization
Fluent in oral and written communication in English.
Strong Computer skills in Microsoft Office Packages. Skills in web design is an added advantage
Good consulting, analytical and critical thinking skills, organized and results driven.
Good planning and coordination skills
Assertiveness and endurance
Good self-management skills
Functional Competences
Strong Knowledge and skills in Funding strategies
Expert skills in Market development
Strong Relationship building skills and competences
Advanced Networking & presentation skills
Strong Programmatic knowledge.
Results-orientated Individual
Advanced Organization/planning skills
Culturally-aware skills and competences
If you believe your experience, competencies and qualifications match the job and role specifications described; send your application & updated CV (with details of at least 3 traceable referees one of which must be immediate former employer should be sent electronically to): Email: recruitment@soskenya.org addressed to the Human Resources Manager to reach us on or before 28th August 2021.Only short listed candidates will be contacted.SOS Children’s Villages holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasize to assessing candidates value congruence and thorough background checks, police clearance reference check processes.SOS Children’s Villages Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and its Recruitment Policy addresses itself to the core values of best practice, diversity and equality.
Apply via :
recruitment@soskenya.org
