Nyeri Hospice job in Kenya

The first rural home based Hospice in Kenya situated in Nyeri requires a Resource Mobilization Officer.

The successful candidate should have the following qualifications and experience.

• A Diploma in Public Relations
• Higher Diploma or degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
• At least 3 years working experience in resource mobilization.

Duties and responsibilities

• Identify, describe and justify partnership and project possibilities in connection with donor priorities and funding opportunities.
• Plan and take part in negotiations of partnership agreements with donor agencies.
• Promote new and innovative financing mechanisms towards achieving outstanding results.
• Exchange information required for resource mobilization and implementation with Nyeri Hospice Directors, staff, relevant stakeholders and partners.
• Be able to think and implement innovative means of generating funds for the fulfillment of Nyeri Hospice mandates
• Be a team person, working closely with other staff of Nyeri Hospice, stakeholders, partners, volunteers, academic institutions, NGO’S etc.

Qualities

• Committed and dedicated person
• Sensitive to the needs of the terminally ill patients
• A good communicator
• A team player

Applications should be sent to the following address including the name and address of two professional referees, a C.V, indicating present salary and a day and evening telephone number.

Applications must be submitted not later than 20th March 2012

The Chair
Nyeri Hospice
P.O Box 2246-10140,
Nyeri

Email:info@nyerihospice.org