Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of University Advancement & Partnership, the Chief Manager, Development will spearhead the University development strategy as part of its strategy to expand and diversify its revenue streams.

Key Responsibilities/Tasks

• Strengthen the capacity of USIU-Africa to harness non-tuition income of the University.
• Develop, implement and monitor policies, plans, strategies, and outputs.
• Manage a diverse and innovative portfolio of development (fundraising) programs.
• Manage the development (fundraising) team and work closely with Alumni Relations, Partnerships and External Linkages, Schools, and other University stakeholders.
• Maintain a database and monitor all University non-tuition revenues.
• Work with staff and volunteers to ensure that all fundraising activities are consistent with the overall mission and policies.
• Develop, implement and monitor effective use of the departmental budget.
• Any other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Educational /Professional Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in Business related studies, Communications or International Relations from an accredited university.
• Seven years experience in fundraising, preferably in higher education settings
• Demonstrated management experience of at least five years in a multi-level and cross-cultural relations in an international environment.
• Member of the Kenya Association of Fundraising Professionals or equivalent.

Skills and Competencies

• Grant writing.
• Relationship management skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Good inter-personal skills.
• Good computer, CRM, and database skills.
• Management skills.
• Strategic planning experience.
• Budget forecasting and monitoring experience.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage staff.
• Results-oriented.
• Able to deliver to strict deadlines.

Decision making

• Strategic decisions.
• Tactical Decisions.

Problem solving

• Relationship management.
• Conflict resolution.