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PC–Kenya is seeking a dynamic and experienced Resource Mobilisation and Stakeholder Engagement (RMSE) Lead to develop and drive the organization’s resource mobilisation strategy, cultivate strategic partnerships, and ensure the successful acquisition and management of donor funding. The RMSE Lead will work closely with technical and leadership teams to position PC-Kenya for funding opportunities, oversee high-quality proposal development, and represent PC-Kenya in both national and international donor and stakeholder forums.
Job Responsibility:
Create and implement strategic plans to identify and secure diverse funding sources, including institutional, corporate, and individual donors (HNI) and annual plans aligned with PC Kenya’s mission and priorities
Provide leadership and strategic direction to the RMSE function across the organization
Guide the organization in setting and achieving fundraising targets
Proactively research and analyze potential donors to understand their priorities and find areas of alignment with the organization’s mission and programs
Identify, pursue, and negotiate strategic funding opportunities and partnerships at national, regional and global levels
Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective donors and funders
Lead bid/no-bid decision-making processes in collaboration with technical and leadership teams
Contribute to the writing, review, and editing of proposals to ensure that they are of high quality and competitive
Ensure all proposals comply with donor guidelines and reflect PC Kenya’s technical and strategic priorities
Lead the concept note and proposal development process, working with finance, program, and operations teams to develop compelling proposals that meet donor requirements
Lead and coordinate PC Kenya’s proposal submission processes from start to finish
Track donor feedback, proposal evaluations, and support resubmissions or re-engagement where appropriate
Oversee the entire fundraising pipeline, tracking and managing funding opportunities from identification through to award
Establish systems to track, monitor, and report on the organization’s resource mobilisation performance
Analyze outcomes and identify areas for improvement in proposal development and partnership building efforts
Supervise RMSE staff and provide technical guidance and mentorship to RMSE and senior Research staff
Support team capacity development in resource mobilisation and donor compliance
Craft engagement strategies for priority donors
Represent PC Kenya at conferences and global platforms
Participate in national and international meetings, forums, and networks to build visibility and strategic partnerships
Cultivate and strengthen relationships with current and potential development partners, donors, and collaborators
Represent PC Kenya team as a focal point for relationships with donors, foundations, corporations, and/or other key stakeholders in the country/region
Requirements:
Master’s degree in business administration, International Relations, Development Studies, Public Health, or a related field
Minimum of 8 years’ post-qualification experience in resource mobilisation within an international non-profit, research, or development organization
Proven experience in identifying, securing, and managing funding from diverse donors, including bilateral, multilateral, philanthropic, and private sector sources
In-depth knowledge of donor agencies in research-related thematic areas and policy environment relevant to PC Kenya’s mission is strongly preferred. This includes health, well-being, climate and youth empowerment
Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills with demonstrated ability to engage high-level stakeholders
Experience in managing and mentoring teams in proposal development and donor compliance