Job Purpose
Reporting to the Director of University Advancement, the Chief Manager, Development will spearhead the University development strategy as part of its strategy to expand and diversify its revenue streams.

Responsibilities
Strengthen the capacity of USIU-Africa to harness non-tuition income of the University.
Develop, implement and monitor policies, plans, strategies, and outputs.
Manage a diverse and innovative portfolio of development (fundraising) programs.
Manage the development (fundraising) team and work closely with Alumni Relations, Partnerships and External Linkages, Schools, and other University stakeholders.
Maintain a database and monitor all University non-tuition revenues.
Work with staff and volunteers to ensure that all fundraising activities are consistent with the overall mission and policies.
Develop, implement and monitor effective use of the departmental budget.
Any other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications
Master’s degree in Business related studies, Communications or International Relations from an accredited university.
Seven years experience in fundraising, preferably in higher education settings
Demonstrated management experience of at least five years in a multi-level and cross-cultural relations in an international environment.
Member of the Kenya Association of Fundraising Professionals or equivalent.

Skills and Competencies
Grant writing
Relationship management skills
Strong negotiation skills
Organizational skills
Good inter-personal skills
Good computer, CRM, and database skills
Management skills
Strategic planning experience
Budget forecasting and monitoring experience
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage staff
Results-oriented
Able to deliver to strict deadlines
Decision making
Strategic decisions
Tactical Decisions
Problem solving
Relationship management
Conflict resolution

Method of Application
Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts to jobs@usiu.ac.ke by Wednesday, July 31, 2019.

Director Administration,
United States International University – Africa
P.O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya