Title: Fundraising &
Communication Manager – Nanyuki, Kenya
Our
client, a wildlife conservation charity, based in Nanyuki, working to secure a
future for elephants in the wild, the landscapes they depend on and the species
that share their range, is looking for a Fundraising & Communications
Manager. The successful candidate MUST
have excellent communication skills, demonstrated experience in social media
and be able to put together itineraries/safaris for high end international
donors.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical
input and strategic support for the development and delivery of
fundraising plans.
- Manage donor
communications.
- Maintain the donor
database.
- Generate income
reports.
- Manage online donation
platforms (e.g. VirginGiving, Charities Aid Foundation).
- Ensure the company is
legally and financially compliant and risk of liability is minimal.
- Liaise with donors and
potential donors wishing to come on a journey to Africa.
- Marketing.
- Income and expenditure
reports.
- Fundraising reports.
- Organize internships.
- Maintain and update
the website & database.
- Develop and deliver a
communication strategy.
- Manage and maintain
content for social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, You Tube & Instagram).
- Generate regular blogs
and newsletters.
Desirable skills &
Experience:
- Demonstrated
experience in communications and fundraising.
- Demonstrated
experience in social media.
- Experience of managing
databases.
- Experience of software
programs: InDesign, Mail Chimp & Final Cut advantageous.
- Excellent verbal and
written communications skills (English).
- Good spoken Kiswahili
advantageous.
- A passion for conservation and the ability to work independently under own initiative as well as part of the team.
Monthly gross salary: Ksh.250,000 /= (Approx. 2,941 USD) Plus medical cover.
Deadline: 30th November 2014
Applications:
To apply follow the link: http://bit.ly/11iQdcD
Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen
Court, Karen road, Karen.
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.
****Please do not apply if you do not meet
the requirements of the job****