Principal Resource Mobilization Officer Job in Kenya

Principal Resource
Mobilization Officer 

Kenya Marine and Fisheries
Research Institute (KMFRI), a State Corporation under the Ministry of Mining,
Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs,   State Department for Blue
Economy and Fisheries, was established by an Act of parliament (The Science and
Technology Act Cap. 250 of the Laws of Kenya of 1979) which has since been
repealed by The Science, Technology and Innovation Act No.28 of 2013.

KMFRI’s mandate is to
undertake research in “marine and freshwater fisheries, aquaculture,
environmental and ecological studies, and marine research including chemical
and physical oceanography”, in order to provide scientific data and information
for sustainable development of the Blue Economy. The Institute is also mandated
to cooperate with other organizations and institutions of higher learning in
training programmes and on matters of relevant research.

The Institute has Research
Centers and Stations located at Mombasa, Kisumu, Naivasha, Baringo, Kegati,
Sangoro, Sagana, Turkana, Mutonga, Shimoni, a research substation at Gazi and
the Nairobi liaison office.

KMFRI is seeking to
recruit externally self-motivated
professionals who are team players to fill the following vacant positions
within her approved staff establishment:

KMF/1. Principal Resource
Mobilization Officer (KMFRI GRADE 5) – POST(S)– ONE  (1) 

 Remuneration &
Benefits

• Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 116,410 – KShs. 151,334 P.M.;


• House Allowance: KShs. 35,000 P.M. 


• Commuter Allowance: KShs. 8,000 P.M. 


• Annual Leave Allowance: KShs. 6,000 P.A. 


• Medical Cover & Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI 


• Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

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; and


• Participating in key internal forums to internalize Research
  and Development needs and debates to inform fundraising concepts and
  proposals.

Qualifications

• At least six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) 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 (2) weeks from a recognized
  institution;


• Certificate in Resource Mobilization course lasting not less
  than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;


• Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a
  recognized institution;


• Demonstrated good results work performance;


• Proficiency in computer applications; and Fulfill the
  requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

(d) Key competencies and
Skills

• Strong communication and reporting skills;


• Strategic and innovative thinking;


• Attention to detail and quality orientation skills;


• Problem solving and analytical skills;


• Team building; 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates MUST complete
the KMFRI
Job Application Form, attach their testimonials,
certificates, copy of their National Identification Card (ID) and Curriculum
Vitae (CV).

Submit their applications
both in HARD and SOFT COPY, and
envelopes containing the documents should clearly be marked with the position
applied for and sent to the address below not later than Monday, 17^th July 2023.

The Director General,

Kenya
Marine and Fisheries Research Institute,

P.
O. Box 81651 – 80100,

Silos
Road, English Point, Mkomani,

Mombasa,
KENYA

Email: recruitment@kmfri.go.ke

• Note: SUCCESSFUL
  CANDIDATES in compliance with the Chapter Six of the Constitution
  will be required to present originals of the following documents:

 

• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal
  Investigations


• Clearance/Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans
  Board (HELB)


• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority


• Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)


• Clearance from recognized Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

 

• Only SHORTLISTED CANDIDATESwill
  be contacted and shall be required to produce originals of their National
  Identity Card, academic and professional certificates during the
  interviews.


• Any canvassing will lead toAUTOMATIC
  DISQUALIFICATION.

KMFRI IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, PERSONS LIVING WITH DISABILITY,
WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.