Location:
WWF Offices in Nairobi, Kenya.Main responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a fundraising strategy to grow income from within WWF Kenya based on research and knowledge of the most appropriate sources of income for the region
- Explore the partnership potential of strategic corporate engagements, working closely with the international corporate partnerships team to ensure corporate alliances are strategic as well as philanthropically aligned
- Build public sector partnerships with bilateral and multilateral agency offices and other agencies in Kenya, working with the relevant WWF offices who manage the parent relationships
- Develop and implement a strategy to grow income from major donors, including high net worth individuals and foundations from Kenya.
- Work closely with WWF network offices to identify potential donors (corporate, individual and foundation) from outside Kenya with an interest in Kenya and Kenya’s conservation programmes.
- Prepare high quality proposals and reports for prospective donors such approaches, in conjunction with the relevant WWF fundraising offices who manage the donor relationships; and work closely with conservation teams to ensure programme delivery and strong information flows
- Set fundraising targets in conjunction with the WWF Kenya Directors, monitor and manage performance on a quarterly and annual basis and report as required to WWF-Kenya SMT
What you need:
Required Qualifications, Skills and Competencies- Minimum undergraduate university degree.
- At least five years’ experience in fundraising in at least one of the areas of: public sector partnerships, major donors, trusts/foundations or corporate fundraising.
- At least three years’ fundraising experience in an international setting, ideally with an INGO and with experience in Africa.
- Experience of creating and implementing a fundraising strategy for new markets
- Proven track record of generating significant gifts, preferably in the context of an international organisation
- Experience and expertise in developing relationships with institutional donors, high net worth individuals or corporations.
- Strong diplomatic skills with sensitivity to political and cultural issues.
- High ethical standards of behavior, good judgment, respect for others, confidentiality and attention to detail.
- Excellent writing and oral presentation skills in English and other required language(s) – see below.
- Demonstrable numerical and budgetary skills, including preparing fundraising budgets and proficient use of excel and spreadsheets
- Strong interpersonal and communicating skills in a multicultural environment.
- Thoroughness and attention to detail and strong analytical skills
- Energetic, proactive and capable of working independently as well as being an active member of the team.
- Flexible and creative with an aptitude for solving problems; positive attitude.
- Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.
How to apply?
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV toHResource@wwfkenya.org. You can download the detailed advert and job description on this webpage.Deadline for applications: 17th November 2014 @4pm CET
WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.
