JOB SPECIFICATION
Key Outputs:
1. In line to the existing BMAF Business Development Strategy and other relevant reference documents, carry out mapping exercise to identify potential sources of fund, prospective benefactors and specific requirements
2. Coordinate and lead the BMAF teams in preparation of proposal developments both solicited and unsolicited and ensure the proposed activities are in line with BMAF, MOHSW and key national and International priorities.
3. Maintain reports needed for grants applications such as needs assessment, foundation capacity, and statistical data reports.
4. Network with strategic partners and resource organizations and familiarize with donor requirements
5. Liaise with Government, Development Partners, and other stakeholders on areas of potential collaborations and partnership, including exploring and soliciting philanthropic opportunities
6. Expand BMAF’s funding portifolio with private independent institutions, corporate foundations, and for-profit companies
7. In collaboration with the CEO and BMAF departments take lead in mobilization of resources to ensure the Strategic Plan and Business Plan is operationalized through engagement of donors into the BMAF’s basket fund support.
8. Oversee and operationalize the BMAF communication strategy which guides effective internal and external communication strategies
9. Assess communication needs, challenges and create opportunities for BMAF and how to exploit such opportunities
10. Oversee and guide the BMAF fundraising strategies and ensure successful collection rate of pledges made by Donors, Corporates and others friends of BMAF;
11. Support the Investment portfolio, particularly related to non- financial investments.
12. Develop monitoring frameworks, monitor and evaluate implementation of the BMAF Business Development Strategy and the Communication strategy
13. Prepare, plan and budget for the unit as well as monitor its performance
14. Prepare periodic progress reports of the Unit and share the lessons learnt with the Management, Board of Trustees and BMAF Partners.
15. Promote team working across functions, supervise and develop capacity of the sub-ordinates and manage their performance and reviews
16. Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Academic & Professional Qualifications:
First degree plus professional qualification [preferably in economics or business management and administration)
Relevant Work Experience:
• At least 5 years and above of work experience
Interpersonal Skills:
• Tactical: Contacts with both internal and external stakeholders primarily in the course of implementing the Organization’s strategy. Relationships require sound communication skills and both discretion and judgment

Specific knowledge/Skills
• Experience in writing reports and grants application (at least for more than 4 years)
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Swahili preferred
• Computer proficiency in word processing, various search engines and databases

Personal Qualities
• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with international communities
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead a team and to communicate at all levels
• Excellent presentations skills.
• Should be enjoying dealing with people and possess persuasiveness and assertiveness.
• Highest levels of personal and professional integrity
• Must be self motivated with high degree of commitment.

MODE OF APPLICATION
For all interested candidate send your achievement focused CV and cover letter addressed to the Director of HR and Administration via email:
recruitment@mkapahivfoundation.org
The deadline for application is on
Monday, 4 May 2015.