Job Description

The Assistant Director, Business Development and Resource Mobilization, KEWI 4 reports to th Deputy Director, Business Development and Resource Mobilization KEWI 3.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

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 undertake training needs assessment for short courses and develop regular courses aimed at developing capacity;
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 provide informed initiatives to grow business; and
Coordinating the development of marketing strategies and initiatives for all academic and business development programs.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

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;
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Entrepreneurship Development, Economics, Commerce/Business Administration Marketing or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Entrepreneurship Development, Economics, Commerce/Business Administration Marketing or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable;
Leadership course lasting not less than four 4 weeks from a recognized institution;
A valid practicing certificate where applicable;
Proficiency in computer applications; and
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.