BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCE MOBILISATION OFFICER

KENYA COMMUNITY SUPPORT CENTRE (KECOSCE)

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

TURN STRATEGY INTO GROWTH. BUILD PARTNERSHIPS. MOBILISE RESOURCES FOR IMPACT.

Mombasa, Kenya | Full-time | Reports to: Executive Director

Application Deadline: 20 October 2026

THE OPPORTUNITY

Kenya Community Support Centre (KECOSCE) is a Kenyan Public Benefit Organisation working with communities, institutions and partners to advance a just, secure and progressive society.

As KECOSCE enters its next phase of growth, sustainability and national positioning, we are looking for an ambitious, entrepreneurial and results-driven professional to help turn our Business Plan into growth, partnerships and resources for impact.

This is not simply a fundraising or proposal-writing role.

We are looking for someone who can identify opportunities, build influential relationships, develop compelling propositions and convert them into funding, partnerships and sustainable income.

YOUR MANDATE

Working closely with the Executive Director and senior management, you will:

Drive Business Plan implementation by translating strategic priorities into actionable business development and growth opportunities.
Build and manage a 12–24-month resource mobilisation and partnership pipeline.
Identify and cultivate opportunities with donors, foundations, corporations, government and strategic partners.
Lead or coordinate compelling concept notes, proposals, pitches, expressions of interest and partnership propositions.
Develop opportunities for unrestricted/flexible funding, consultancy, training, technical assistance and other approved own-source revenue.
Strengthen KECOSCE’s value proposition, market positioning and strategic relationships.
Provide timely donor intelligence, opportunity analysis and pipeline reporting to management.
Track and deliver against agreed resource mobilisation, partnership and Business Plan targets.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Business Administration, International Development, Communications, Public Policy, Social Sciences or a related field.
At least 3 years’ relevant experience in resource mobilisation, fundraising, business development, partnerships, grants or a related field.
Demonstrable experience in proposal development and/or successful resource mobilisation.
Strong knowledge of Kenya’s development, NGO/PBO and donor landscape.
Excellent research, writing, presentation, networking and negotiation skills.

You will work directly with senior leadership to help shape KECOSCE’s next phase of growth, including:

Implementing the Business Plan and resource mobilisation strategy;
Building high-value relationships across the development, government, private and philanthropic sectors;
Developing new partnership and income-generation models;
Positioning KECOSCE as a credible strategic, technical and implementing partner;
Supporting growth across KECOSCE’s areas of work, including governance, peacebuilding, PVE, human rights, gender, climate resilience, livelihoods, WASH and organisational development.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit:

1. COVER LETTER: explaining your suitability and highlighting your strongest resource mobilisation, business development or partnership achievements.

2. CURRENT CV

3. THREE PROFESSIONAL REFEREES

Email: [email protected]

Subject: Application – Business Development & Resource Mobilisation Officer

DEADLINE: 20 OCTOBER 2026

OUR COMMITMENT

KECOSCE is committed to merit, integrity, diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity.

We particularly encourage applications from women, young professionals, persons with disabilities and candidates from diverse backgrounds.

KECOSCE reserves the right to conduct due diligence and professional reference checks.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

KENYA COMMUNITY SUPPORT CENTRE (KECOSCE)

Towards a just, secure and progressive society

Mombasa, Kenya | www.kecosce.org

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