FUND MANAGER

Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association (KWCA) is an organization dedicated to supporting wildlife conservancies in Kenya. It provides leadership for the Kenya Conservancies Fund (KCF) and focuses on resource mobilization, grant management, and financial stewardship for conservation initiatives.

The Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association (KWCA) is seeking an experienced and strategic Fund Manager to provide leadership for the Kenya Conservancies Fund (KCF). The successful candidate will oversee resource mobilization, donor engagement, grant management, financial stewardship, and portfolio performance while supporting the Fund's transition into a sustainable revolving fund model.

1. Lead and manage multiple grant programmes throughout the entire grant lifecycle, from proposal development and evaluation to grant closure.
2. Oversee grant due diligence processes, ensuring accountability, transparency, compliance, and effective allocation of funding.
3. Monitor grant implementation, financial performance, reporting requirements, and achievement of project milestones.
4. Ensure grants comply with organizational policies, donor requirements, governance standards, and risk management frameworks.
5. Develop and implement strategic fundraising plans targeting corporates, foundations, bilateral and multilateral development partners, trusts, and individual donors.
6. Identify new funding opportunities aligned with the organization's conservation priorities and long-term sustainability goals.
7. Lead fundraising campaigns, donor appeals, digital fundraising initiatives, and strategic fundraising events.
8. Support the development of innovative financing models that strengthen long-term sustainability of the Kenya Conservancies Fund.
9. Develop donor engagement strategies based on donor segmentation and funding priorities.
10. Build and maintain strong relationships with existing donors while cultivating new funding partnerships.
11. Prepare compelling donor reports, presentations, funding proposals, and stewardship communications.
12. Ensure excellent donor satisfaction through timely communication and quality reporting.
13. Monitor fund financial performance and expenditure to ensure responsible utilization of resources.
14. Track donor contributions, grant budgets, portfolio performance, and financial compliance.
15. Produce detailed financial, operational, and impact reports for senior leadership and governance committees.
16. Support strategic financial planning and investment decisions for the Fund.
17. Ensure compliance with grant agreements, donor contracts, regulatory requirements, and financial policies.
18. Participate in internal and external audits while strengthening internal control systems.
19. Maintain transparency, accountability, and integrity across all fund operations.
20. Continuously improve grant management processes, policies, and governance frameworks.
21. Collaborate with programme, finance, communications, and conservation teams to align funding priorities with organizational strategy.
22. Support integrated fundraising, advocacy, and conservation initiatives.
23. Participate in annual organizational planning, budgeting, and performance review processes.
24. Build the capacity of staff and project teams involved in fundraising and grant management.
25. Deliver training on donor engagement, fundraising systems, grant compliance, and reporting standards.
26. Promote knowledge sharing and continuous organizational learning.
27. Serve as a member of the KWCA Management Team.
28. Contribute to organizational strategy, innovation, and long-term sustainability initiatives.
29. Promote ethical leadership, accountability, teamwork, and organizational values.
30. Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

1. Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Conservation, Natural Resource Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or another related discipline.
2. Master's Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
3. Professional Project Management qualification is desirable.
4. Minimum eight (8) years of progressive experience managing strategic fundraising initiatives within donor-funded organizations.
5. Demonstrated experience managing large grant portfolios funded by trusts, foundations, corporate organizations, bilateral agencies, and government donors.
6. Strong understanding of conservation programmes and environmental initiatives within Kenya and East Africa.
7. Proven experience managing donor relationships and complex stakeholder engagements.
8. Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, expenditure monitoring, financial reporting, and grant compliance.
9. Experience preparing high-quality donor proposals, technical reports, presentations, and funding applications.
10. Excellent strategic planning, project coordination, and organizational management skills.
11. Strong stakeholder engagement, partnership development, and negotiation skills.
12. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
13. Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and strict deadlines.
14. High level of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and ethical leadership.
15. Ability to communicate technical and non-technical information effectively to diverse stakeholders.