Vacancy title:
Advancement Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Management, Business Operations, Education, Advertising & Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations]

Jobs at:
University of Embu

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 12 2026

Duty Station:
Embu | Embu

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 22 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The University of Embu (UoEm) was established as a Constituent College of the University of Nairobi via a Legal Notice No. 65 of 17th June, 2011 by His Excellency the President. EUC is the successor of the former Embu Agricultural Staff Training (EAST) College which started in 1947 as an agricultural training school and was later renamed Embu Institute of Agriculture in 1968. In 1990, it was upgraded to be Embu Agricultural Staff Training (EAST) College whose mandate was to develop and implement short management and technical courses, and offer research and consultancy services to enhance performance in the agricultural sector.

Job Objective

To provide strategic leadership in fundraising, donor engagement, alumni engagement, corporate partnerships, and institutional visibility initiatives to ensure sustainable financial support for the University’s programs and priorities.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Applicants must be holders of at least a Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
• A strong understanding of advancement practices, alumni relations, and partnership development.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans.

Experience needed

• At least five (5) years’ relevant experience in fundraising, development, public relations, marketing or a related field.
• A proven track record of successful fundraising and donor engagement.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure
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Visit the University of Embu website; fill in your details as guided;

Submit one (1) hard copy application package (with job reference number clearly marked on the envelope) comprising of the following;

• Application letter;
• Detailed curriculum vitae signed on all pages.
• The CV must include details of three (3) referees well known to you;
• Copies of certified academic and professional certificates; iv. A copy of the National ID card;
• A copy of the current pay slip (if any);
• Other relevant testimonials.

Note: Applicants who do not submit one (1) hard copy of the application package will not be considered.

Applicants should notify the three (3) referees to send their recommendation letters directly to the undersigned in a sealed envelope or in soft .

The Application Package (hard and soft copy) should reach the undersigned not later than 5.00 pm on Friday, 12th June, 2026.

The Vice-Chancellor, University of Embu, P.O. Box 6-60100, Embu, Kenya.

Only qualified and shortlisted applicants will be contacted;

Successful candidates for Grade 12 and above will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;

Persons with disability are encouraged to apply; and

University of Embu does not levy any fees for job application

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