Investment and Resource Mobilization Jobs at Makerere University: (3) Positions

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following posts. Please submit your application, Curriculum Vitae, Certificates and Transcripts (3 copies each set) giving full details of applicants’ education, qualifications, work experience, present salary and naming three referees, plus their postal addresses. Applicants should make sure that at least two referees have forwarded references concerning their application.

Applications should be delivered to the Appointments Board Office, Room 406, Top Floor, Main Building, Makerere University, and addressed to:

The Director
Human Resources
Kampala.
P.O.Box 7062

Closing Date:  4th – January- 2013  

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF:


  4). Directorate of Investment & Resource Mobilization

a)    Post:        Deputy Director (1)

Reports to:                Director

Salary scale:    Makerere University M4

Required Qualification:

At least a Masters Degree in Business Related discipline.
Professional Qualifications (obtained by exam) in Fundraising, Investment, Accounting or Real estate management.

Required Experience:

At least ten (10) Years’ progressive professional experience in Financial Services and / or related positions.
Exposure with fundraising for non - profit entities, Endowment management or real estate will be an added advantage.

Duties and responsibilities:
1.    Assist the Director with appropriate managerial and oversight support to implement Council resolutions and directives.
2.    Facilitates the development and strengthening of relationships between key donor prospects (including alumni) and Makerere University.
3.    Develop strategies for donor cultivation and stewardship and develop strong relationships between fundraising prospects and the Colleges of Makerere University.
4.    Transform the relationships into a fundraising work plan and drive its execution.
5.    Prepare stewardship reports, develop and co-ordinate the production of fundraising and appreciation materials in close liaison with the respective Colleges and the Public Relations Office.
6.    Participate in department strategies and solution in implementation of relevant Council policies.
7.    Assists the Director to carry out initial staff performance evaluation of direct reports.
8.    Any Other duties that may be assigned in the normal course of doing business.

Essential Skills and Competencies:

We are looking for a person with proper time management and networking skills, with attention to detail, consistency, proficiency, diligence and tenacity, Staff motivation and management control.

Age limit:  Not more than 55 years

Tenure of appointment: Three year contract renewable subject to performance


b)    Post:    Development Officer (2)

Reports to:    Deputy Director

Salary Scale:    Makerere University M6

Required Qualification:

At least a Masters Degree in Business Related discipline
Professional qualifications in fundraising will be an added advantage.

Required Experience:

At least five years’ progressive professional experience in Financial Services and / or related   positions. (working for a salary)

Exposure with fundraising will be required for this position.  Applicants must be familiar with Institutional fundraising.

Duties and responsibilities:
1.    Facilitates the development and strengthening of relationships between key donor prospects (including alumni) and Makerere University Constituent colleges. Assist the Deputy Director and Director in developing strong relationships between fundraising prospects and the Colleges of Makerere University.
2.    Build on the relationships built above to develop and drive the execution of a fundraising work plan.
3.    Prepare stewardship reports, develop and co-ordinate the production of fundraising and appreciation materials in close liaison with the respective Colleges and the Public Relations Office.
4.    Works with Research Assistant to identify key prospects, qualify them and develop an appropriate strategy for developing the relationship. Supervise the Research Assistants in developing a pipeline of fundraising prospect pool.
5.    Oversee the development and implementation of prospect relationship management system & provide regular written reports.
6.    Participate in department strategies and solution in implementation of relevant Council policies.
7.    Assists the by carrying out initial staff performance evaluation of direct reports.
8.    Any Other duties that may be assigned in the normal course of doing business.

Essential Skills and Competencies:

Networking skills, Time management, Attention to detail, consistency, proficiency, diligence and hard work.

Age limit:  Not more than 55 years

Tenure of appointment: Three year contract Three year contract renewable subject to performance