Job Summary:
To
establish a robust coordination mechanism with USIU’s stakeholders to achieve
overall effectiveness in fundraising and social investment programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and research for fundraising and
grants opportunities that match USIU-Africa’s strategic intent.
- Communication and engagement of
USIU-Africa’s current partners and prospects, to facilitate solicitation
for grants, donations, partnerships and sponsorship.
- Maintain active records for all existing
funders and keep track of pledges and donations accurately.
- Prepare draft case statements for
fundraising activities and provide institutional information for grant
applications.
- Plan, implement and monitor fundraising
and CSR events with all university stakeholders in accordance with
existing university guidelines, and mobilize participation from all
actors.
- Provide precise information about ongoing
fundraising programmes for sharing in USIU-Africa’s formal communication
channels and social media, for sustained donor interest and alumni giving.
- Carry out due diligence on potential
fundraising partners to promote compatible and sustainable partnerships,
in accordance with existing university guidelines.
- Be a liaison between USIU-Africa and
Kasarani Neighbourhood Association and actively promote USIU Africa’s good
repute in Neighborhood activities.
- Recruit and manage volunteers to
participate in various fundraising activities and promote active
participation in fundraising by USIU-Africa’s internal stakeholders.
- Maintaining partnerships and networks for
donors, alumni and volunteers.
- Planning, implementing and promoting
fundraising programs that support USIU’s strategic intent.
- Profiling and advancing University
Advancement flagship projects and events.
- Supporting growth and service delivery
for University CSR programs.
Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional
Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree from accredited
university.
- At least 2 years’ experience in
Fundraising/Grand writing and Event Management.
Skills and Competencies
- Superior written, verbal and
organizational skills.
- Excellent Interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work closely with high level
staff/faculty and university committees.
- Read, Write and Speak Fluent English.
- Analytical, organizational and time
management skills.
- Computer and IT skills.
Minimum Educational
Qualifications and Professional Experience
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in
work performance and results.
- Confidentiality and integrity.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Team player with excellent interpersonal
skills.
- Relationship builder & effective
negotiator.
- Good communication skills.
- Self-motivated.
- Attention to detail.
- Adaptability and reliability.
How To Apply
If
you have the requisite qualifications and experience and desire to work as a
team member in a modern, progressive, international, and multicultural
institution where you can make a difference, please apply indicating in the
subject line “Development
(Fundraising) Officer“. Interested applicants must provide a
cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and
transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and
benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts by 5.00pm, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 to:
Director
Administration, United States International University – Africa,
P. O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: jobs-advancement@usiu.ac.ke