Senior Grants Management Officer

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement resource mobilization strategies aligned with KEMRI’s strategic priorities and research agenda.
• Identify potential funding opportunities from government agencies, bilateral and multilateral donors, foundations, development partners, private sector organizations and other funding sources.
• Conduct regular research and analysis of funding opportunities, donor priorities and emerging trends to inform institutional resource mobilization efforts.
• Coordinate the development and submission of high quality concept notes, expressions of interest, proposals and other funding applications in collaboration with Principal Investigators and relevant departments.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of funding opportunities, donors, partners and submitted application, and track their status and outcomes.
• Support Principal Investigators and research teams in developing competitive proposals, including resource mobilization strategies, budgets and donor specific requirements.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with donors, development partners, private sector organizations and other potential funding partners.
• Monitor and evaluate resource mobilization performance, including funding applications, success rates, income generated and donor engagement, and prepare periodic reports.
• Support donor engagement meetings, partnership forums, networking events and other resource mobilization activities.
• Provide guidance and capacity building to staff on resource mobilization, proposal development, donor requirements and partnership development.
• Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure compliance with donor requirements and institutional policies throughout the funding cycle.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following; Biomedical Sciences, Medical Science, Social Sciences or any other relevant field from a recognized institution. 
• Master’s Degree in any of the following: Biomedical Sciences; Medical Sciences; Social sciences and any other relevant field from a recognizes institution.
• At least eight (8) years relevant working experience in resource mobilization, fundraising, grants management, business development, partnerships or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in developing successful funding proposals and/or mobilizing resources from local, international and industry funding partners
• Proficiency in computer applications and relevant digital tools.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Strong networking and partnership development skills, Good knowledge of donor funding processes and requirements
• Strategic thinking and ability to identify and pursue funding opportunities. 
• Good organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail.