Assistant Director, Partnership, Resource Mobilization and Enterprise Management

The Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), a state corporation under the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, is recruiting a Assistant Director, Partnership, Resource Mobilization and Enterprise Management (KMFRI Grade 4, 1 post, reference KMF/EX/ADVT/AD-PRM&EM/4). Applications close on 30 November 2026 at 23:59 hrs (EAT).

Key facts

• Role: Assistant Director, Partnership, Resource Mobilization and Enterprise Management
• Employer: Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)
• Reference: KMF/EX/ADVT/AD-PRM&EM/4
• Grade: KMFRI Grade 4
• Posts: 1 post
• Deadline: Monday, 30 November 2026, 11:59 pm EAT
• How to apply: careers.kmfri.go.ke (online only)

Duties and responsibilities

From the official advert:

• Providing input in the development and implementation of mobilization policies and strategies for sourcing funds from individuals, bilateral, multi-lateral and private organizations
• Identifying and mapping out potential areas of resource mobilization
• Identifying, analysing and documenting fundraising gaps in the Institute
• Formulating and reviewing of fundraising tools for the Institute to ensure uniformity and shared vision
• Formulating multi-disciplinary projects and program proposals for resource mobilization to support the Institute
• Identifying and biding to win marine and fisheries with allied natural resources-based consultancies to grow the Institute resource base
• Coordinating partnerships and cooperation with other research organizations and institutions of higher learning in joint research and training through Memorandum of Understandings
• Developing joint work plans and activities with collaborators for active Memorandum of Understandings
• Ensuring effective maintenance and updating of records of partners’ support
• Reviewing and analysing the partnership database for policy decisions
• Coordinating the development and execution of work plans, budgets and progress reports in Department
• Ensuring quality assurance and effective aid utilization for realized donor projects
• Training, mentoring scientists and students on attachment in resource mobilization for improved resources and career progression
• Conducting intelligence analysis of donor policies, practices and consultancy opportunities for timely response
• Providing quality assurance for ongoing donor projects to ensure compliance with anticipated outputs and objectives
• Marketing and participating in lobby forums to enhance Institutes’ visibility
• Coordinating teams responding to calls for Letter of Interest (LoI), Concept Notes and
• Proposals on websites, newspapers and institutions to ensure responses are relayed in a timely manner; and
• Participating in key internal forums to internalize Research and Development needs and debates to inform fundraising concepts and proposals

Person specification

For appointment to this grade, the official advert requires:

• For appointment to this grade, the officer must have:
• Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been as a Principal Resource Mobilization & Partnership Development Officer or a comparable position
• Master Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Project Management, Corporate Communication/Public Relations, Social Sciences, Social Economics, Natural Resource Sciences or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Bachelor Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Project Management, Corporate Communication/Public Relations, Social Sciences, Social Economics, Natural Resource Sciences or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Certificate in Negotiation or Persuasion Skills Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; Certificate in Resource Mobilization course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution
• Certificate in Resource Mobilization course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks, or equivalent, from a recognized institution
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Demonstrated results in work performance

Remuneration

Figures below are taken from the official advert.

• Basic salary scale: KShs. 148,634 – KShs. 193,225 per month
• House allowance: KShs. 50,000 per month
• Commuter allowance: KShs. 17,000 per month
• Annual leave allowance: KShs.20,000 per year
• Medical cover and other allowances: As provided by KMFRI

How to apply

Applications are accepted online only through the official KMFRI recruitment portal. Hard-copy applications will not be accepted. The detailed job descriptions, person specifications and other requirements are on the portal and in the official external advertisement PDF.

1. Read the full specification for this post in the official KMFRI external advertisement (PDF, 23 pages) or on careers.kmfri.go.ke.
2. Submit your application online through the KMFRI recruitment portal.
3. Applications must be received on or before 30 November 2026, 23:59 hrs (East Africa Time).

Successful candidates will be required to present originals of: a Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations; a HELB clearance or compliance certificate; a KRA tax compliance certificate; EACC clearance; and clearance from a recognised credit reference bureau. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an oral and practical interview and must produce originals of their national identity card and academic and professional certificates. Canvassing leads to automatic disqualification.

KMFRI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from persons living with disability, women, youth and people from marginalized areas.

KMFRI has research centres and stations at Mombasa, Kisumu, Naivasha, Baringo, Kegati, Sangoro, Sagana, Turkana, Mutonga and Shimoni, a research substation at Gazi, and a Nairobi liaison office. The official advert does not assign this post to a single station.

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Source: official KMFRI external advertisement, 10 November 2026, published on kmfri.go.ke/resources/careers and in the 23-page advert PDF. If anything here differs from the official advert, the official advert wins.