Wildlife Conservation Charity Fundraising & Communications Manager Job in Nanyuki, Kenya (KES 350K)

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.
• Handle all bookings and operations for safaris and challenges.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years’ experience of management in the tourism sector, preferably in Kenya.
• 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.

Education: Bachelors degree
 

Job Type: Permanent
 

Location: Nanyuki , Kenya
 

Career Level: Senior Level (5+ years experience)
 

Salary: Monthly gross salary: Ksh . 350,000 /= (Approx. 4,117 USD) Plus Medical Cover

Applications

Please send your up to date CV to: 

consultant@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, 

Karen road, Karen.

Deadline: 30th November 2014
 

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.