The Kenya Girl Guides
Association (KGGA) is a member organization of the World Association of Girl
Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). KGGA is one of the largest youth Associations
in Kenya.
KGGA operates through a value based program and has a national membership of girls and young women representing every race, ethnicity, culture, class and religion in Kenya.
We are
looking to fill the position of Fund
Development Assistant who will be reporting to Fund Development (FD) Manager, Kenya
Girl Guides Association.
- Compile and
maintain a database of international and local donor organizations
(international foundations, bilateral and multilateral agencies and
private corporations offering donations)
- Regularly
monitor donor websites and identify investor opportunities matching the
work of the organization
- Assist the FD
Manager in writing concept notes, project ideas and project proposals and
ensure their timely submission
- Undertake
research in finding alternative resources for long-term sustainability of
the organization
- Assist the FD
Manager in developing business plans to generate income from various
sources.
- Undertake
online research and build contacts with potential individual
investors/donors and raise funds for the activities of the organization.
- Maintain
relationships with existing investors/donors and respond to their requests
regularly and keep updating them about the work of the organization
- Organize or
provide assistance in organizing any fundraising events for the
organization
- Suggest other
innovative ideas for effective resource mobilization.
- Undertake other
duties as your line manager should require in keeping with the
responsibility of the post.
Performance Indicators
- To be agreed
with Line Manager
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree or equivalent 3-year experience in related field or equivalent
knowledge.
- Successful
track record of setting and meeting challenging income generation targets
from a wide range of fundraising activities including corporate,
individual giving, foundations, international fundraising bodies, Donor
organizations, statutory sources and the public
- Experience in
influencing key stakeholders and decision makers with experience of
forming, maintaining and developing relationships with a wide range of
people
- Understanding
and experience of significant financial and budgetary responsibility and
managing accounting systems and procedures
- Excellent
communication skills to present ideas in a convincing manner
- Experience in
research and report writing
- Experience in
working with target and deadlines
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter
illustrating your suitability for the position together with a detailed CV to
recruitment@kgga.co.ke by 10th November 2016.
Indicate Fund Development
Assistant in the Subject Line.
Late applications or hard
copies will not be considered.
Please note: At no point in
the entire recruitment process shall the candidate have to pay any money as a
condition of engagement.
Only shortlisted candidates will have their applications acknowledged.
KGGA is an “equal opportunity organization” that is committed to hiring highly
qualified individuals regardless of gender, religion, race, creed or marital
status.