Assistant Director, Business Development and Resource Mobilization, Grade Kewi 4

The Assistant Director, Business Development and Resource Mobilization, Grade KEWI 4, reports to the Deputy Director, Business Development and Resource Mobilization (KEWI 3). This senior role focuses on coordinating the development and implementation of strategies aimed at expanding the institution's business activities and securing necessary resources and funding.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating the development and implementation of policies and strategies relating to business development and resource mobilization.
• Facilitating analysis of data in the water sector in line with business development plans.
• Identifying and mapping out potential areas of business development and resource mobilization.
• Reviewing proposals for funding.
• Initiating surveillance on water sector dynamics and undertaking training needs assessment for short courses, subsequently developing regular courses aimed at capacity development.
• Promoting uptake of emerging technologies and innovations in the water sector.
• Coordinating the development and review of short courses that are reliable, valid, acceptable, cost effective, purposeful, contributing towards continuing education and filling the gaps realized.
• Disseminating the organizational Business Environment reports and providing informed initiatives to grow business.
• Coordinating the development of marketing strategies and initiatives for all academic and business development programs.

Person Specifications and Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must satisfy the following criteria:

• Experience: Served for a cumulative period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Principal Business Development Officer or in a comparable position.
• Education:
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Entrepreneurship Development, Economics, Commerce/Business Administration (Marketing) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
  • A Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Entrepreneurship Development, Economics, Commerce/Business Administration (Marketing) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Professional Development & Certification:
  • Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable.
  • A valid practicing certificate where applicable.
  • Successful completion of a Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Competence:
  • Proficiency in computer applications.
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.