Amnesty Kenya was founded in 2002 and operates with specific goals and objectives for improving lives and upholding human rights for the citizens of Kenya and the surrounding areas.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Managers, all staff, Board Members, Specific Staff with the Amnesty International Secretariat and Funding Partners with related responsibilities and areas of work

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write and manage fundraising strategy that leverages organisation-wide resources and relationships (20%)
• Cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high-net-worth individual donors (50%)
• Building a robust donor base by developing and maintaining long-term relationships with funders through community outreach, accurate and regular reporting, and marketing activities. (20%)
• Building capacity for clear reporting and accountability by improving fundraising platforms, improving systems and processes to support the fundraising growth of the organization. (10%)
• A change-maker with a passion and understanding of human rights, you will ensure all Amnesty fundraising initiatives and actions are underpinned by our theory of change by;
• Designing and managing participatory dialogues, public events and social mass media engagement to design and retain relevance of Amnesty’s fundraising model for existing and potential supporters.
• Proactively growing fundraising across diversified income streams from like-minded funding institutions, philanthropists and individuals who give.
• Establishing approaches, policies and systems that attract, engage, and retain loyal donors and giving supporters.
• Establishing accountability reporting systems and products that communicate value for money powerfully and transparently to institutional and individual donors.
• Engage and support other Amnesty initiatives nationally, regionally, and globally to build comparative understanding and synergies across the Amnesty movement.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• A minimum of an undergraduate university degree.
• At least eight years’ experience in fundraising in at least one of the following areas namely, public sector partnerships, major donors, trusts/foundations or corporate fundraising.
• At least three years’ fundraising experience in an international setting ideally with an international organization and with experience in Africa.
• Experience of creating and implementing a fundraising strategy that has secured at least USD 1 million.
• Experience and expertise in developing relationships with institutional donors, high net worth individuals or corporations.
• Strong diplomatic skills with sensitivity to political and cultural issues.
• High ethical standards of ethical behavior, good judgment, respect for others, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrable analytical, numerical, and budgetary skills including preparing fundraising budgets and proficient use of excel and spreadsheets.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills in a multicultural environment.
• Demonstrated extensive experience in influencing and contributing to strategic decision making and providing advice to the rest of senior management, board and other stakeholders.
• Adheres to Amnesty International Kenya’s values which are integrity, courageous solidarity, inclusivity and Innovative Creativity.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Experience working in the human rights and social justice environment.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience of working with the Kenyan diaspora.
• Proven track record of generating significant grants and gifts in the region of USD 3 Million
• Fundraising experience in markets other than Kenya.