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Sunday 23 November 2014

Fundraising & Communication Manager – Nanyuki, Kenya

Title: Fundraising & Communication Manager – Nanyuki, Kenya

Our client, a wildlife conservation charity, based in Nanyuki, working to secure a future for elephants in the wild, the landscapes they depend on and the species that share their range, is looking for a Fundraising & Communications Manager. The successful candidate MUST have excellent communication skills, demonstrated experience in social media and be able to put together itineraries/safaris for high end international donors.

Key Responsibilities:      

  • Provide technical input and strategic support for the development and delivery of fundraising plans.
  • Manage donor communications.
  • Maintain the donor database.
  • Generate income reports.
  • Manage online donation platforms (e.g. VirginGiving, Charities Aid Foundation).
  • Ensure the company is legally and financially compliant and risk of liability is minimal.
  • Liaise with donors and potential donors wishing to come on a journey to Africa.
  • Marketing.
  • Income and expenditure reports.
  • Fundraising reports.
  • Organize internships.
  • Maintain and update the website & database.
  • Develop and deliver a communication strategy.
  • Manage and maintain content for social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, You Tube & Instagram).
  • Generate regular blogs and newsletters.

 Desirable skills & Experience:

  • Demonstrated experience in communications and fundraising.
  • Demonstrated experience in social media.
  • Experience of managing databases.
  • Experience of software programs: InDesign, Mail Chimp & Final Cut advantageous. 
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills (English).
  • Good spoken Kiswahili advantageous.
  • A passion for conservation and the ability to work independently under own initiative as well as part of the team.
Monthly gross salary: Ksh.250,000 /= (Approx. 2,941 USD) Plus medical cover.

Deadline: 30th November 2014

Applications:
To apply follow the link: http://bit.ly/11iQdcD

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

****Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job****