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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
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develop and write highly competitive grant proposals
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Ensure alignment of research with the KCCB / Commission strategy
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Establish quality standards for proposals and concept notes and
ensure achievement (through monitoring, mentoring and training)
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Ensure communication and knowledge management are built into
every project proposal
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Prepare key donor documents in coordination with commission
staff
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Develop and maintain database of donors, project concept notes
and project proposals
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Assess on a bi-annual basis Commission performance on project
development and approval
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Maintain project tracking system and ensure all donor funding
requirements are met
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Periodically carry-out donor interest and focus surveys in order
to identify trends in donor funding priorities.
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Profile
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Donor relations and fundraising profession
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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
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A master’s degree in an associated field, such as Social Science,
Journalism and International Development. Fundraising, Business Administration
or related discipline
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Superior knowledge of best practices in international donor
relations and fundraising
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At least 5 five years’ experience in resource mobilization/fund
raising and proposal development for an international research or development
organization
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Experience with bilateral, multilateral funding agencies, and
familiarity with private foundations that fund nonprofit organizations
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Experience developing and implementing marketing strategies
Personal Qualities
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Proven negotiation, strategic planning and execution skills
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Strong English writing and speaking skills
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Proven ability to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously and
to perform under pressure.
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Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize
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Excellent negotiation, facilitation and conflict resolution
skills
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A team player, with proven performance in a multi-cultural and
multidisciplinary environment
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Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational
skills
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Able to work under minimum supervision
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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
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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.
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Review the reliability and integrity of financial information
and the means used to identify, measure, classify and report such information
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Review the means of safeguarding assets and, as appropriate,
verify the existence of such assets
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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.
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Evaluate any plans or actions taken to correct reported
conditions for satisfactory disposition of audit findings
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Establish quarterly audit plan and audit programs.
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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.
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Takes responsibility for coordinating external audit processes
to completion.
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Advises Senior Management on new developments that affect
control and provides solution in a proactive manner
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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
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MBA degree and Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting/Finance
or a business related degree;
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Must be a Chartered Internal Auditor
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CPA Finalist, ACCA or equivalent. CIA, CISA qualification and/or
membership to a professional body will be an added advantage.
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Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
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Must demonstrate high level of initiative, honesty, dynamic
strategic thinking and Collaborative approach to governance.
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At least three years’ experience in auditing in a busy
organization.
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A person of attested integrity.
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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