Fundraising Officer

FUNDRAISING OFFICER

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Fundraising Officer
DEPARTMENT: Office of the Executive Director

REPORTING TO: Fundraising & Partnerships Manager

POSTS THAT THIS JOB MANAGES: None

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Head of Programmes (matrix relationship), Campaign Managers and Officers, Communications Unit, and key International Secretariat (IS) staff

JOB PURPOSE: The main purpose of this job is to
support the Fundraising & Partnerships Manager to secure financial support from key giving communities, individual and high-net-worth donors in Kenya and among the diaspora. The post holder does this by organizing professionally curated events, maintaining donor relationships and documenting organizational human rights impact and learning into clear, evidence-based reports and stories capable of generating revenue for our mission.

BACKGROUND

Amnesty International, Amnesty International Kenya believes in an inclusive society where all people live in dignity, freedom, diversity and prosperity and everyone enjoys the full range of constitutional freedoms, rights, and responsibilities. AI Kenya exists to boldly confront and skillfully transform all forms of injustice and human rights violations with members, supporters and allies through campaigning, research, human rights education, and public interest litigation resourced by our members, supporters and foundations.

As a key member of our staff, you will be required to actively demonstrate and deliver this vision as well as uphold values of integrity, inclusion, courageous solidarity, and innovative creativity. You will be familiar with rights-based organising, fundraising strategies, citizen empowerment and an anti-discriminatory approach to social justice. You will be required to work in teams, multi-task and work to deadlines, sometimes under pressure.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The Fundraising Officer will:

• Coordinate the growth of individual giving, regular and one-off donations, by operationalising the Public Defenders Fund, managing accurate CRM records, and producing compelling donor communications, including appeals, pitches, newsletters, and impact reports.
• Support the Fundraising Manager in identifying and cultivating High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI) prospects by preparing tailored major gift proposals, developing Public Defenders Fund–inspired pitches, and managing stewardship plans to retain long-term high-value donors.
• Strengthen diaspora fundraising by supporting outreach strategies in key markets, deepening partnerships with AI-USA and AI-UK, coordinating virtual and in-person engagements with Diaspora Champions, and producing diaspora-specific communication materials.
• Plan and execute impactful fundraising events, such as galas, auctions, and webinars, while managing budgets, logistics, vendor relationships, and post-event reporting and follow-up.
• Working with the Head of Programmes, serve as the link between the Fundraising and Programmes teams by collecting and consolidating existing program data and MEL findings provided by the Programmes.
• Analyze consolidated program data and translate it into engaging, accurate, and ethical impact narratives and visual reports specifically tailored for external donor audiences.
• Contribute to the organisations MEL plans by maintaining key dashboards related to fundraising outcomes and ensuring compliance with donor reporting requirements and data ethics standards.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

ESSENTIAL

• Commitment to the Kenyan constitution, Amnesty values and policy positions.
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, Communications, Development Studies, Monitoring and Evaluation or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, monitoring and evaluation or business development.
• Demonstrated experience of raising at least Kes. 500,000 across diverse funding streams by developing compelling proposals, cultivating individual and corporate donor relationships and campaigns.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in event planning and project management.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and fundraising software.
• Demonstrated experience in MEL, including data collection, basic analysis, reporting, and use of MEL tools or frameworks.
• Strategic thinking and creativity in donor engagement.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

DESIRABLE

• Demonstrated ability to produce engaging photos, videos, and written posts that resonate with different audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to research, qualify, and successfully approach corporate partner or high-value foundation prospects.
• Experience using statistical software packages or data visualisation tools to present impact data clearly.
• Knowledge of digital fundraising trends, including social media and online giving platforms.
• Familiarity with human rights-based programming and organising frameworks.

EQUALITY STATEMENT

Equality and diversity are at the core of our values. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach where the work and identity of everyone is valued and respected. We strongly encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, members of minority and marginalized communities, and all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background.

HOW YOU WORK

The Behaviour Framework focuses on how we work rather than what our job is designed to do. It articulates the behaviours that are expected from a group of professionals who are working effectively together. It includes Delivering results – Working with others – Developing oneself and others – Contributing to a dynamic and effective IS – Making decisions – Taking the initiative – Communicating and influencing.

NO FEE CHARGED AND YOUR RIGHT TO PRIVACY

Amnesty International does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training). Amnesty International Kenya also does not share your applications or information with any third parties without your consent. 

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Public or other activity, affiliation to or support for any group or organization, personal association or other factor which may generate a real or perceived conflict of interest with Amnesty International's principles (specifically independence and impartiality), or raise a security concern, or otherwise prevent the candidate from carrying out key functions of the specific post and would therefore disqualify the candidate from being appointed.

This job description will be reviewed from time to time to ensure that the scope and focus are in tandem with Amnesty International's priorities and operating context.

All applications must be received before or on Friday 23rd January by 2359 hours (EAT).