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Senior Grants Management Officer Job KEMRI

Job Title: Senior Grants Management Officer
Date Posted: 07/09/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Management
Employer: Kenya Medical Research – KEMRI
Industry: Admin
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 14/09/2026

Administration Jobs. KEMRI Jobs. Senior Grants Management Officer implementing resource mobilization strategies and coordinating proposal development, requiring a Master’s degree with 8+ years experience in resource mobilization or grants management, in a healthcare research environment, on-site role.

  • Implement resource mobilization strategies aligned with KEMRI’s strategic priorities and research agenda.
  • Identify potential funding opportunities from government agencies, bilateral and multilateral donors, foundations, development partners, private sector organizations and other funding sources.
  • Conduct regular research and analysis of funding opportunities, donor priorities and emerging trends to inform institutional resource mobilization efforts.
  • Coordinate the development and submission of high quality concept notes, expressions of interest, proposals and other funding applications in collaboration with Principal Investigators and relevant departments.
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of funding opportunities, donors, partners and submitted application, and track their status and outcomes.
  • Support Principal Investigators and research teams in developing competitive proposals, including resource mobilization strategies, budgets and donor specific requirements.
  • Establish and maintain strategic relationships with donors, development partners, private sector organizations and other potential funding partners.
  • Monitor and evaluate resource mobilization performance, including funding applications, success rates, income generated and donor engagement, and prepare periodic reports.
  • Support donor engagement meetings, partnership forums, networking events and other resource mobilization activities.
  • Provide guidance and capacity building to staff on resource mobilization, proposal development, donor requirements and partnership development.
  • Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure compliance with donor requirements and institutional policies throughout the funding cycle.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following; Biomedical Sciences, Medical Science, Social Sciences or any other relevant field from a recognized institution. 
  • Master’s Degree in any of the following: Biomedical Sciences; Medical Sciences; Social sciences and any other relevant field from a recognizes institution.
  • At least eight (8) years relevant working experience in resource mobilization, fundraising, grants management, business development, partnerships or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience in developing successful funding proposals and/or mobilizing resources from local, international and industry funding partners
  • Proficiency in computer applications and relevant digital tools.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
  • Strong networking and partnership development skills, Good knowledge of donor funding processes and requirements
  • Strategic thinking and ability to identify and pursue funding opportunities. 
  • Good organizational and project management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • High level of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail.

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