JOB PURPOSE

The job holder will report to the Development Fund Officer, the incumbent will support in resource mobilization, fund raising initiatives, donor engagement, alumni relations, and administrative activities that contribute to sustainable funding for the University

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supporting resource mobilization initiatives, including fundraising campaigns and donor engagement activities
• Assisting in identifying and mapping potential donors and maintaining donor data base
• Supporting stewardship of donors through proper documentation, communication, and follow up.
• Assisting in organizing fund raising events, alumni activities and development related forums
• Support the preparations of fund-raising proposals reports, and presentations.
• Assist in educating graduating students on alumni benefits and University engagement programmes.
• Supporting coordination between Development Fund, Admission, Dean of Students Office in alumni and students’ engagement initiatives
• Maintaining proper filing systems for development fund correspondence, proposals and reports
• Handling general office administration duties including correspondence, scheduling, and record keeping.
• Assist in responding to inquiries and complaints related to alumni and development activities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in project management, Business Administration, Finance, Development Studies, Marketing, Communication or related field
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic knowledge or interest in fund raising, resource mobilization, and alumni relations
• Basic report and proposals writing skills
• Knowledge of computer applications

• Supporting resource mobilization initiatives, including fundraising campaigns and donor engagement activities
• Assisting in identifying and mapping potential donors and maintaining donor data base
• Supporting stewardship of donors through proper documentation, communication, and follow up.
• Assisting in organizing fund raising events, alumni activities and development related forums
• Support the preparations of fund-raising proposals reports, and presentations.
• Assist in educating graduating students on alumni benefits and University engagement programmes.
• Supporting coordination between Development Fund, Admission, Dean of Students Office in alumni and students’ engagement initiatives
• Maintaining proper filing systems for development fund correspondence, proposals and reports
• Handling general office administration duties including correspondence, scheduling, and record keeping.
• Assist in responding to inquiries and complaints related to alumni and development activities

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic knowledge or interest in fund raising, resource mobilization, and alumni relations
• Basic report and proposals writing skills
• Knowledge of computer applications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in project management, Business Administration, Finance, Development Studies, Marketing, Communication or related field