Partnership and Resource Mobilization position

V/No: 5/2012 - Assistant Manager - Partnership and Resource Mobilization Grade WEF 4 (1 Post)

Reporting to the Marketing Research and communication Manager the assistant manager partnerships and resource mobilization will be responsible for:

• Manage a partnership strategy that optimizes relationships with partners that are key to advancing WEF Strategic Plan
• Responsible for the submission of reports to partners in accordance to the agreed terms between WEF and the partner
• Identify, research, build and maintain satisfactory relationships with partners at the regional and international levels
• Establish and oversee a structure that monitors partnership relationships e.g. MOUs
• Develop a fundraising and partnership plan and be responsible for the overall implementation of this plan
• Develop and maintain a donor database including contact details, areas of interest/objectives, funding and contractual modalities and formats
• Develop and establish standards for proposal writing and concept notes to secure resources
• Preparing reports and analysis setting forth progress, trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions to the management.

Qualifications

• Served in a grade of assistant manager partnerships and resource mobilization or a comparable position in a reputable organization for at least four years
• A Bachelor degree in Commerce or Communication with specialization in marketing and/or fundraising from a recognized university/institution
• A masters degree and postgraduate qualification in commerce/communication/marketing or any other equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution
• A similar productive experience in fundraising with both governmental and non-governmental organization (NGO) with international exposure and good portfolio of local and international fundraising contacts or associates will be definite advantage.
• strong leadership and management skills

The Fund will offer competitive market rate salary package.

Those fulfilling the requirements for the above position should apply online through our website www.wef.co.ke so as to reach the Chief Executive/Director not later than 1st November, 2012.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Any canvassing prior to, during and after the interviews will lead to automatic disqualification.

Women Enterprise Fund is an equal opportunity employer