KENYA FORESTRY RESEARCH INSTITUTE JOBS

Resource Mobilization Officer Job in
Kenya Re -Advertisement .
The Kenya Forestry Research Institute
(KEFRI) is a National Research
Institute undertaking research in
Forestry and Natural Resources.
KEFRI intend 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;
Demonstrate ability in fundraising;
Knowledge in ICT .

The successful candidate will be
appointed on 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 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 4 th August 2011.

Only successful applicants will be
acknowledged.

Those who applied should not
reapply.