2 Development Officer Job Opportunities – Makerere University, Kampala (MUK)
Job Title: Development Officer (2 Job Vacancies)
Organization: Makerere University, Kampala (MUK)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Manager Planning, Investment & Resource Mobilization
About US:
Makerere University, Kampala is Uganda’s largest and oldest institution of higher learning, first established as a technical school in 1922. It became an independent national university in 1970. Today, Makerere University is composed of nine colleges and one school offering programmes for about 36,000 undergraduates and 4,000 postgraduates.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Facilitate the development and strengthening of relationships between key donor prospects (including alumni) and Makerere University Constituent colleges.
- Support the development of strong relationships between fundraising prospects and the Colleges of Makerere University.
- Build on the relationships to develop and drive the execution of a fundraising work plan.
- Prepare stewardship reports, develop and co-ordinate the production of fundraising and appreciation materials in close liaison with the respective Colleges and the Public Relations Office.
- Work with Research Assistant to identify key prospects, qualify them
- and develop an appropriate strategy for developing the relationship. Supervise the Research Assistants in developing a pipeline of fundraising prospect pool.
- Oversee the development and implementation of prospect relationship management system & provide regular written reports.
- Participate in department strategies and solution in implementation of relevant Council policies.
- Support the implementation of initial staff performance evaluation of direct reports.
- Any Other duties that may be assigned in the normal course of doing business.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Development Officer job must hold a Master’s Degree in Business, Economics, Statistics or Management field Experience in fundraising will be an added advantage.
- At least four years of relevant working experience in management, organizational development, or financial administration
- Exposure in fundraising.
- A good understanding of the higher education funding environment such as alumni and development partners.
- A strong ability to prepare funding proposals
- Networking skills,
- Time management,
- Attention to detail,
- Consistency,
- Proficiency,
- Diligence and hard work
- Computer stills
- Age Limit: Below 50 years
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to send their applications using this link, Click Here and upload their full details of your biodata, education, qualifications, work experience, and all the other required information, including your Curriculum Vitae, Certificates, Transcripts, and at least three reference letters addressed to;
The Director
Human Resources
P.O. Box 7062 Kampala.
Deadline: 18th May 2020 by 17.00 Hours EAT.