The Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) is a National Research Institute undertaking research in Forestry and Natural Resources.
KEFRI intends to recruit a Resource Mobilization Officer who will be charged with mobilization of resources nationally and internationally to support forestry research, establish and nurture partnerships with stakeholders.
The successful candidate will be responsible to the Director KEFRI for the following: –
• Development and implementation strategies for sourcing funds from bilateral, multilateral, private companies and individuals;
• Assist in the development of relevant proposals;
• Marketing proposals for funding;
• Conduct intelligence analysis on stakeholders’ policies and practices;
• Identify potential new partners.
Qualification and Key Competencies
• Masters degree. PhD is an added advantage;
• At least six (6) years experience in fund raising;
• Have excellent negotiation skills;
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written);
• Knowledge of forestry sector reforms;
• Knowledge in ICT.
The successful candidate will be appointed on a three (3) years contract renewable through mutual consent.
Benefits include salary, house allowance, medical allowance and a gratuity at 31% of salary at the end of the contract.
Interested and suitably qualified candidates including persons with disabilities should submit their applications, copies of their academic, professional certificate and testimonials, giving details of telephone contacts, email address, current position and remuneration with three referees; one academic and two professionals to:
The Director
Kenya Forestry Research Institute
P.O. Box 20412 – 00200
Nairobi
Applications should be received on or before 20thJune 2011.
Only successful candidates will be acknowledged.