4 Jobs At KEMRI

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1. Senior Grants Management Officer

2. Senior Dynamics 365 Business Central Developer

3. Grants Management Officer

4. Senior Assistant Office Administrator

Senior Grants Management Officer

Job Type: Full Time
Location: Nairobi
Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit

Key Responsibilities

• Implement resource mobilization approaches that support KEMRI’s strategic objectives and research priorities.

• Research and identify funding prospects from government institutions, bilateral and multilateral donors, foundations, development organizations, private-sector entities, and other potential sources.

• Regularly assess donor priorities, funding trends, and emerging opportunities to strengthen institutional fundraising efforts.

• Coordinate the preparation and submission of high-quality concept notes, expressions of interest, proposals, and other funding applications in partnership with Principal Investigators and relevant departments.

• Maintain a detailed database covering funding opportunities, donors, partners, submitted applications, and their respective outcomes and progress.

• Assist Principal Investigators and research teams in developing competitive funding proposals, including budgets, resource mobilization approaches, and donor-specific requirements.

• Build and maintain productive relationships with donors, development partners, private organizations, and other potential funding stakeholders.

• Track resource mobilization performance, including applications submitted, success rates, funds generated, and donor engagement, and prepare regular reports.

• Support donor meetings, partnership engagements, networking events, and other fundraising activities.

• Train and guide staff on resource mobilization, proposal preparation, donor requirements, and partnership development.

• Work with relevant departments to ensure donor conditions and institutional policies are observed throughout the funding lifecycle.

• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Social Sciences, or another relevant field from a recognized institution.

• Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Social Sciences, or another relevant discipline from a recognized institution.

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in resource mobilization, fundraising, grants management, business development, partnerships, or a related area.

• Proven record of developing successful funding proposals and/or securing resources from local, international, and industry-based funding partners.

• Proficiency in computer applications and relevant digital tools.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong networking and partnership-building abilities.

• Good understanding of donor funding processes and requirements.

• Strategic mindset with the ability to identify, evaluate, and pursue funding opportunities.

• Strong organizational and project management skills.

• Ability to work independently as well as effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

• High standards of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail.

Senior Dynamics 365 Business Central Developer

Job Type: Full Time
Location: Nairobi
Job Field: ICT / Computer

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare technical documentation for Dynamics 365 Business Central applications and develop hardware specifications as required.

• Analyze business requirements, design solutions, develop code, conduct testing, and implement Dynamics 365 Business Central applications and security solutions.

• Lead the design and deployment of a comprehensive grants management system based on industry best practices and advanced ERP capabilities.

• Carry out business process reengineering, integrate the ERP environment with financial systems, and customize solutions according to institutional requirements.

• Monitor system performance and introduce enhancements to improve efficiency and functionality.

• Translate organizational requirements into practical and effective technical solutions.

• Maintain an accurate and current register of equipment maintenance activities.

• Install, configure, maintain, and monitor Business Central components and integrations with other systems.

• Administer and keep the Institute’s Dynamics 365 Business Central environment updated.

• Perform routine backups of Business Central data and applications.

• Provide technical support and mentorship to staff using Dynamics 365 Business Central.

• Offer technical guidance on the development, administration, and effective use of the platform.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 4 years of relevant professional experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent relevant discipline from a recognized institution.

• Demonstrated experience developing solutions for Dynamics 365 Business Central, including programming in AL and working with extensions.

• Professional certification such as Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant Associate, MCSE, MCSA, MCSD, N+, A+, or an equivalent recognized certification.

• Completion of a supervisory training course of at least two weeks from a recognized institution.

Grants Management Officer

Job Type: Full Time
Location: Nairobi
Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential funding opportunities from donors, foundations, development partners, and other relevant funding institutions.

• Maintain records of available funding opportunities and monitor them through the various stages of the application process.

• Assist researchers and relevant departments in preparing, reviewing, and submitting concept notes, expressions of interest, grant applications, and funding proposals.

• Support communication and relationship management with prospective and existing donors, development partners, research institutions, and strategic partners.

• Keep databases and records updated, including donor information, funding opportunities, submitted proposals, funding decisions, donor correspondence, and partnership activities.

• Assist with compiling institutional information, preparing proposal budgets, and confirming that supporting documentation is complete and meets donor and institutional requirements.

• Monitor application deadlines, submissions, donor feedback, pending decisions, and requests for additional information, ensuring timely follow-up.

• Contribute to periodic reports covering resource mobilization activities, funding opportunities, applications submitted, and funds secured.

• Assist in coordinating donor meetings, fundraising engagements, and related activities.

• Provide administrative and logistical assistance to the resource mobilization function, including scheduling meetings, preparing correspondence and reports, and maintaining appropriate records.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Social Sciences, or another relevant field from a recognized institution.

• Proficiency in computer applications and relevant digital tools.

Senior Assistant Office Administrator

Job Type: Full Time
Location: Nairobi
Job Field: Administration / Facilities

Key Responsibilities

• Type and prepare documents from drafts, manuscripts, or dictated recordings.

• Process and maintain required office data and records.

• Operate standard office equipment and provide assistance to visitors and clients.

• Receive and manage telephone calls and appointments.

• Safeguard office records, equipment, documents, and classified information against unauthorized access or loss.

• Prepare responses to routine correspondence and general office communications.

• Provide day-to-day administrative and secretarial support as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 4 years of relevant work experience.

• Business Education Single and Group Certificates (BES and GC) Stages I, II, and III from KNEC or an equivalent qualification covering the relevant subjects.

• Typewriting III with a minimum typing speed of 50 words per minute or Computerized Document Processing III.

• Shorthand III with a minimum speed of 100 words per minute.

• Business English III or Communications II.

• Office Management III.

• Office Administration and Management III.

• Secretarial Duties II.

• Commerce II.

• Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examinations Council.

• Certificate or course qualification in Public Relations and Customer Care from a recognized institution.

• Registration with a relevant professional body.

Application

• Senior Grants Management Officer

• Senior Dynamics 365 Business Central Developer

• Grants Management Officer

• Senior Assistant Office Administrator