CBM Fundraising and Communications Officer Job in Nairobi, Kenya (Re-Advertisement)

CBM Fundraising and Communications Officer Job in Nairobi, Kenya (Re-Advertisement)
February 27, 2015 Job Description
CBM is an International Christian disability and inclusive development organization whose primary purpose is to improve quality of life of the world’s poorest persons with disabilities and those at risk of disability, who live in the most disadvantaged societies.We are looking to recruit a Fundraising and Communications Officer for our Nairobi Office.
Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply
Job Purpose: To play a key role in the development and implementation of CBM Kenya’s fundraising activities in order to secure funding for programme work and organisational core costs.
Type and Duration of Contract: Initial contract is for One Year
Duties of the Fundraising and Communications Officer
Specific Tasks
Fundraising
Implement and continuously improve a fundraising strategy to grow income for CBM Kenya based on research and knowledge of the most appropriate sources of income.
Explore the partnership potential of strategic corporate engagements to ensure corporate alliances are strategic as well as philanthropically aligned, securing financial contributions and the support of employees.
Write tailored applications and high quality proposals and concepts, addressing grant-making priorities or requirements as specified by individuals, corporates, trusts and foundations.
Contribute new ideas for fundraising and identify and implement suitable funding initiatives.
Produce detailed annual and periodic action plans on specific areas of responsibility outlined and agreed upon, identifying areas for growth and development and outlining measurable objectives.
Objectively review the success and achievements against agreed targets, identifying strengths, weaknesses and areas for development.
Maintain organized hard and soft files of all fundraising information.
Support the Executive Director in managing the CBM Kenya donor database, ensuring that records are up to date and that all new contacts and correspondence has been entered.
Participate in the day to day work of the organisation – such as reporting, attending team and Board/Organizational meetings as required, and taking a flexible approach to general administrative and support tasks.
Communications
Contribute to the production of the Annual Review and Newsletter, including writing copy, liaising with printers and designers, distribution to country offices and donors.
Ensure the website as well as fundraising and communications information is up to date.
Manage and maintain all of CBM Kenya’s online and social media presence, including the website, cbmkenya.org.
Collate case studies, photographs and information from the field in conjunction with colleagues from the Regional Office and wider CBM Family.
Volunteers
Advertise, identify and recruit volunteers as required to support the functions of the fundraising team.
Carry out volunteer inductions and orientations.
Work with, Manage and supervise volunteers.
Knowledge (Education and Related Experience):
Relevant Business, Marketing and or Communications Degree. A Masters Degree is preferable.
Minimum 5 years experience in Marketing, Fundraising or Communications.
Proven experience in Individual, Trusts, Multi/Bi Lateral donor or Corporate fundraising.
Proven record of successful applications for funding from various grant-making bodies
Demonstrable ability to develop relationships with Corporate partners and Trusts.
Experience of researching Individual, Multi/Bi Lateral donor, Trust and Corporate funding opportunities.
Working within a fundraising or sales environment, preferably within an international development charity.
Skills (Special Training or Competence):
Excellent communications (oral & written English), presentation, interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills for engaging with a wide variety of contacts/ audiences.
Excellent written skills with the ability to produce concise and creative proposals and bids.
Ability to communicate complex messages in an accessible manner for varied audiences.
Good conceptual and analytical skills and ability to think and operate innovatively and independently.
Good administration and organisational skills and ability to optimise independent use of time against variable workload and prioritize own workload with minimum supervision.
Ability to manage resources optimally as well as understand and generate budgets.
Ability to work well with others and to be a team player.
High standard of applied computer literacy (Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook and the Internet).
Demonstrable ability to plan and prioritize own workload with minimum supervision.
Ability to demonstrate initiative and work well under pressure.
Ability to plan ahead and work within agreed time frames.
Ability and willingness to travel for work.
Willingness to put in additional work hours as and when situations warrant.
Adhere to and sign the CBM Code of Conduct to Protect Children and Vulnerable Persons and other required CBM policy documentation.
How to Apply
Application Procedures: Applicants should email their applications attaching a detailed curriculum vitae (including current and expected salary) and an application letter indicating why they are interested in and qualified for the position and the names of three referees who can provide confidential assessment of their capabilities.All communication relating to applications for this position should be addressed to:
The Human Resources Manager – email: recruit@cbmi-nbo.org
Applications must be received by 4th March 2015.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Those who applied initially need not reapply.