Job Title: Development (Fundraising) Officer
Hiring Organization: USIU
Africa
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Education
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 04/25/2024
About United States International University – USIU Africa
United States International University – Africa is located in the Kasarani
area, off Thika Road in the suburb of Kenya’s capital city of Nairobi. The
university is an independent, not-for-profit institution serving 6512 students
representing 69 nationalities. It offers 24 degree programs from undergraduate
to doctoral level, all of which are accredited in Kenya and the United States
of America.
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