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The Kenya Conference Of Catholic Bishops
The Kenya Conference Of Catholic Bishops
General Secretariat
Introduction
It is seeking an outstanding, dynamic and results oriented individuals to fill the following key positions.
Manager, Donor Relations and Resource Mobilization
For
its Commission for Education and Religious Education
Report
Report
To the National Executive Secretary
Purpose of the post
Develop and implement resource mobilization strategy to support the realization of Commission strategic plan and growth objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities
- develop
and write highly competitive grant proposals
- Ensure
alignment of research with the KCCB / Commission strategy
- Establish
quality standards for proposals and concept notes and ensure achievement
(through monitoring, mentoring and training)
- Ensure
communication and knowledge management are built into every project
proposal
- Prepare
key donor documents in coordination with commission staff
- Develop
and maintain database of donors, project concept notes and project
proposals
- Assess
on a bi-annual basis Commission performance on project development and
approval
- Maintain
project tracking system and ensure all donor funding requirements are met
- Periodically
carry-out donor interest and focus surveys in order to identify trends in
donor funding priorities.
- Profile
- Donor
relations and fundraising profession
- Must
have outstanding organizational, analytical and priority setting skills
with. Strong negotiating skills. Excellent communicator, able to listen to
and engage with multilateral, bilateral, corporate and foundation donors.
Qualifications
- A
master’s degree in an associated field, such as Social Science, Journalism
and International Development. Fundraising, Business Administration or
related discipline
- Superior
knowledge of best practices in international donor relations and
fundraising
- At
least 5 five years’ experience in resource mobilization/fund raising and
proposal development for an international research or development
organization
- Experience
with bilateral, multilateral funding agencies, and familiarity with
private foundations that fund nonprofit organizations
- Experience
developing and implementing marketing strategies
Personal Qualities
- Proven
negotiation, strategic planning and execution skills
- Strong
English writing and speaking skills
- Proven
ability to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously and to perform under
pressure.
- Ability
to meet deadlines and prioritize
- Excellent
negotiation, facilitation and conflict resolution skills
- A
team player, with proven performance in a multi-cultural and
multidisciplinary environment
- Excellent
interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Able
to work under minimum supervision
- A
good knowledge of social teachings of the Church, and Ethical principles
Internal Auditor
Purpose Of The Post
Purpose Of The Post
To evaluates all KCCB internal controls, processes, policies and mechanisms to
ensure that they are
adequate, effective and in compliance with regulatory principles, industry
standards and corporate guidelines.
The holder of this position is
expected to effectively manage the Kenya Conference Of Catholic Bishop’s
Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance function to all areas of operations, in a
manner that will accomplish the expected objectives.
Duties
Duties
- Determine the adequacy and effectiveness of
the systems of internal accounting and operating controls, governance and
risk management processes within the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops.
- Review the reliability and integrity of
financial information and the means used to identify, measure, classify
and report such information
- Review the means of safeguarding assets and,
as appropriate, verify the existence of such assets
- Assist in the implementation of
recommendations from external audit and Keeps the Finance Commission and
General Secretary informed of the results of the audit and risk associated
with Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops’ activities and services.
- Evaluate any plans or actions taken to correct
reported conditions for satisfactory disposition of audit findings
- Establish quarterly audit plan and audit
programs.
- Follow-up on audit findings for the
organization and Institutions for implementation of recommendations and
make sure that adequate corrective action is taken and that it is
effective.
- Takes responsibility for coordinating external
audit processes to completion.
- Advises Senior Management on new developments
that affect control and provides solution in a proactive manner
- Perform other duties as assigned, including,
but not limited to, Participate in the systems to determine whether a.
Adequate controls are incorporated in the systems; b. Thorough system
testing is performed at appropriate stages; c. System documentation is
complete and accurate
Qualifications
- MBA degree and Bachelor of Commerce in
Accounting/Finance or a business related degree;
- Must be a Chartered Internal Auditor
- CPA Finalist, ACCA or equivalent. CIA, CISA
qualification and/or membership to a professional body will be an added
advantage.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written
communication skills.
- Must demonstrate high level of initiative,
honesty, dynamic strategic thinking and Collaborative approach to
governance.
- At least three years’ experience in auditing
in a busy organization.
- A person of attested integrity.
- Computer literacy in Pastel Software, Word,
Excel, Power Point.
Perfomance Indicatiors
Extent of carrying out duties and responsibility in #2 above.
Personal Traits
Must be a committed Catholic, with good recommendation from own parish priest
Applications should be addressed to:-
General Secretary
Kenya Conference Of Catholic Bishops –General Secretariat
P.O Box 13475-00800
Nairobi.
hr@catholicchurch.or.ke
Applications must reach us on or before 15th September 2014