Qualifications for the Mission Director Job
Bachelors and Masters degree in Development Studies or Business Administration or Strategic Management from a recognized university
Knowledge and experience in fundraising and development work
Demonstrated competence in strategic management, fundraising, public relations, marketing and donor relations
Well developed hands on skills in project development and management with demonstrated success and increased responsibility
Ability to prepare, monitor and evaluate projectsAbility to develop an annual plan of activities and an annual budget
Excellent skills and experience in research, project proposal and/or grant writing, and project narrative report writing for overseas and local donors.
Effective supervision and/or leadership skills with a minimum of 5 years hands-on work experience in a busy programmes office, and in a similar position preferably in multi-donor funded programmes.
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to train, motivate, and supervise teams
Knowledge of non-profit, voluntary and social service sector
Effective oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Must be fully conversant with word processing and database management
Ability to work flexible hours
Fluency in English, Kiswahili and one or more local languages
Mission Director Job Responsibilities
Collaborate with the leadership to determine development priorities, which support Catholic values, mission, and general objectives
Coordinate advancement efforts with the US Development Director
Assist in the short-term and long-term strategic and operational planning
Coordinate efforts to reduce reliance on external subsidies to achieve long-term financial sustainability
Educate and train members of the Region of Kenya with whom they will work regarding development and poverty alleviation
Direct, plan, and coordinate the work of priests, brothers, and parish staff regarding the implementation of designated programmes for the poor in Catholic parishes
Evaluate needs of the poor in the places where the organization works in order to create effective programming for the poor
Work towards the sustainability of all projects by defining the objectives, life span, and future sources of funding for programmes
Encourage and support efforts to collaborate with local governmental organizations and international NGO’s to access available funding
Write funding applications to foundations, corporate, and government entities in order to support members in this work
Ensure accountability and transparency for the use of donations and grants for our projects in compliance with all laws, regulations, set ethical standards and codes for professional conduct
Monitor and evaluate projects
To participate in the creation of an advisory board of local professionals for the Office of Mission Advancement comprised of key personnel and volunteers
Initiate resource development planning including goal setting, strategy identification, benchmarking, and evaluation
Manage the budget for the Office of Mission Advancement
Build a donor database and devise ways to expand the databaseConduct major donor visits and/or solicitations
Plan, organize, and execute special events to acquire and recognize donors
Establish and manage online giving campaigns
Engage local and international volunteers in the work
Prepare case statements and print materials
Provide financial summaries, photos, and testimonials to the US Development Office
Enter and track all gifts and tax reporting via development software
Travel when necessary to meet donors, staff, and, collaborators
