Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB) Fundraising and Public Relations Officer Job Vacancy

The Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB) is a charitable organization established in 1956 by an Act of Parliament. Our objective is the creation of an environment that encourages the inclusion of the visually impaired persons and promotes the prevention of avoidable blindness.

KSB works in partnership with the corporate companies, government, international and local non governmental organizations and the community to execute its mandate.

PR/ FR Mission: To develop the financial self-sustainability of KSB to enable the implementation of and support to The Society’s programmes activities and programmes.

PR/FR Core Functions:

1. Generation of income through events.
2. Develop the PR/FR department’s capacity to effectively deliver its mandate.
3. Enhance and maintain communication of KSB’s services and image.
4. Maintain and develop partnerships and increase KSB’s membership base
5. Institutionalize the departments fundraising strategy.

Job Description/ Key Responsibilities

1. To develop KSB’s fundraising and resource mobilization strategy and plans and follow up implementation at all levels to support the projects of the Society
2. To organize and coordinate special events to raise funds
3. To coordinate the development of concept notes and project proposals, working closely with relevant programme staff and build the capacity and confidence of KSB staff through formal training and/or informal 1-1 coaching to engage with institutional donors at all stages of the grant cycle.
4. To develop strengthen and implement strategies for increasing membership acquisition, retention, appeals, acknowledgement and provide information to members and to ensure that the Society’s database is current and relevant to the Society’s activities.
5. To collect information and prepare material for internal and external publications to promote activities of the Society.
6. To Manage effective communication and relationships with existing donors and sponsors and solicit new donors through networking forums
7. To liaise with the media and other PR agencies to enhance the Society’s image in the development of National and International publicity and awareness campaigns
8. To develop and implement the fundraising and public relations department budget and create reports accordingly
9. To monitor, evaluate and propose advanced mechanisms to increase efficiency and effectiveness in fundraising and sponsorship activities and update the management and board on the progress in as far as fundraising is concerned.
10. Ensuring that the information and content of the KSB website is current and reflects the image of KSB
11. To contribute to the shaping of a shared vision of KSB’s fundraising aims among all staff and the understanding of their role in achieving them.
12. To carry out any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director and to provide direction support and motivation to enable innovation and high achievement of KSB key outcomes.

Key Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Minimum Qualification Bachelor's degree in marketing, public relations, communications or related degree. Post Graduate, e.g. Masters (Desirable)
• Minimum of 3 years experience working in a similar position in fundraising and grant management.
• Proven track record of achieving objectives and annual fundraising targets.
• Demonstrate efficiency and cost-effectiveness in fundraising systems and processes
• Confident, articulate and competent proposal and report writer
• Sound project management, budgeting and financial acumen
• Demonstrated ability to network and to generate connections across a broad spectrum of individuals and donor organisations and has autonomy to initiate the development of partnerships, and policies within area of jurisdiction.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills whereby communication is proactive and used to inform, influence, negotiate and motivate others in own area of work, across the organization
• Computer proficiency (word and excel)
• Self motivated and organised

All applicants must apply, enclosing full curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, three names and addresses of referees, one of whom should be from current employer, and a day time telephone contact sent by 5th November 2010.

Only Hardcopies will be accepted.

Short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Director
Kenya Society for the Blind
P.O. Box 46656-00100, Nairobi