KENYA FORESTRY RESEARCH INSTITUTE VACANCY

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: -

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companies and individuals;

Development and implementation strategies for sourcing funds from bilateral, multilateral, private

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Assist in the development of relevant proposals;

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Marketing proposals for funding;

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Conduct intelligence analysis on stakeholders’ policies and practices;

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Qualification and Key Competencies

Identify potential new partners.

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Masters degree PhD is an added advantage;

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At least six (6) years experience in fund raising;

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Have excellent negotiation skills;

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Excellent communication skills (verbal and written);

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Knowledge of forestry sector reforms;

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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.Knowledge in ICT