RESPONSIBILITIES

• To take the lead in identifying funding opportunities, listing them and sharing the information with the management committee.


• To assist with funding proposal writing processes. This involves writing project and budget plan proposals and coordinating with the different departments with the aim of sometimes jointly submitting a project proposals.


• To assist in developing a fund generation and resource mobilization Work plan and constantly follow-up the implementation of the plan.This involves designing and writing materials for communications with different prospective donors and agencies.


• To assist in mobilizing non-financial resources from private sectors entities, individuals, faith based organizations and corporate agencies.


•  To coordinate processing of agreements in connection with funding opportunities and ensure effective and timely follow-up in terms of submission of reports to the donors and grant renewal proposals.


•  To monitor donor reporting and grant expenditure deadlines; coordinate with different departmental heads and the finance office in responding to these deadlines while facilitating and participating in the preparation of quality financial and narrative reports to donors.


• To contribute to the production of marketing material for the Teule Newsletter, social media and other communication platforms.


• To coordinate distribution to donors information highlighting funds needed and generated along with resources mobilized.


• To ensure that fundraising and resource mobilization information are up to date on the Teule information management system


• To work with the Partner relations team  to recruit engage and maintain external vendors and agencies for procurement on with the goal of building long term relationships with suppliers


• To plan and coordination fundraising events throughout the year tor recruit, engage and maintain


• partners.


•  To undertake all other relevant activities as and when assigned by the management

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher diploma in Business management, Community Development, communications or marketing


• At least 2 year experience in fundraising, event planning or  related activities


•  Excellent Time Management and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure


• Attention to detail


• Ability to take initiative and creatively problem solve


• Excellent knowledge of English, both orally and written


• Good analytical skills in developing, monitoring and implementing resource mobilization strategies and utilizing campaign metrics to determine best practices 


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams


• Ability to prioritize workload and demonstrate deliverables/outcomes. 


• Self-motivation and a commitment to ensure results oriented work.


• Strong negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.


• Good understanding of financial management and reporting processes.


• Computer literacy and ability to effectively use a variety of software particularly Excel and Word


• Good understanding of social media and strong ability to create an online presence


• Availability to travel if necessary

Interested candidates are invited to submit an updated CV and application letter with expected salary.  Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted. Candidates will earn and the agreed salary as retainer and 10% commission from new donors they bring in or  donations above Ksh. 200,000 per month.

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