WWF International Job Vacancy : Director, Fundraising & Communications, WWF

WWF International Job Vacancy : Director, Fundraising & Communications, WWF

October 27, 2014

Job Description

Director, Fundraising & Communications, WWF Kenya

Location:
WWF Offices in Nairobi, Kenya.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of fundraising and communication strategies and plans for WWF-Kenya
• Leads the fundraising efforts on behalf of WWF Kenya including planning, managing and ensuring the delivery of an agreed fundraising strategy and budget.
• Manages and implements a fundraising action plan covering Public Sector Partners (PSPs), foundations, corporate, major donors and High Net-worth Individuals (HNWI). The Director leads the fundraising team in negotiating and ensuring that contractual obligations are met for prospective and existing donors, including managing donor relationships
• Builds long term relationships with strategic partners to mobilize resources in line with strategies
• Works with WWF Network to maximise funding for WWF-Kenya from donors outside of Kenya
• Proactively manages WWF Kenya’s corporate affairs and communications relating to conservation programs and initiatives.
• Establishes and manages WWF Kenya’s communication and brand development that supports organisational growth. The Director is responsible for running a strategic assessment of WWF Kenya’s communications and brand status in Kenya and for developing a robust plan that includes allocating human and financial resources to increase WWF Kenya’s influence and perception. . S/he will work closely with the Executive Director, Director Conservation, Director Finance & Operations and Director and People and Organization Development to ensure strong integration of communications and marketing within all functions

What you need:

Required Qualifications, Skills and Competencies

• An advanced degree in management, business administration, communication, marketing, or other relevant field.
• Proven experience of successful fundraising across the priority donor segments, with a track record of raising significant gifts (6 figures) from government agencies, foundations, corporations or major donors
• At least 8 years of leading and managing teams
• Proven success in developing and executing branding and communications strategies.
• Proven editorial judgement and thorough knowledge of on and off-line international media markets.
• Experience in developing and implementing online/digital strategies for engagement, campaigning and fundraising
• Knowledge and experience of the not-for-profit sector, preferably of environmental non-governmental organizations.
• Proven success in a multi-cultural international setting.
• Proven understanding of resource mobilisation and/or fundraising strategies in the priority areas
• Demonstrated leadership ability, including the ability to build a team of highly motivated and well qualified staff, and to foster the integration of diverse, multi-disciplinary actors into focused initiatives
• Strong strategic and analytical skills, including a talent for crystallizing key strategic options for discussion and decision.
• Superlative diplomatic and communication skills, including an ability to work and communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of individuals (individual donors, business leaders, public figures, WWF staff), within a broad range of cultural environments.
• A strong team player capable of integrating diverse activities within an evolving environment; must be comfortable with change and leading change within an organizational framework.
• Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to HResource@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.