Assistant Director, External Resource Mobilization and Products Development at HELB

Ref. No. HELB/015 - Grade 4
Please use adermpd@helb.co.ke to apply for this position

Job Profile
The job holder is responsible for coordinating mobilization of resources annually from Institutional and Individual funders with the objective of building external funds and management of partnerships as well as ensuring effective management of the institution’s portfolio protection through the Students Loans Self-Protection Scheme.

a) Job Specification
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -
I. Implementation of resource mobilization strategies and annual work plans aimed at mobilizing funds to grow the
external funds;
II. Conducting environmental scanning to generate funder intelligence aimed at identifying opportunities on resource
mobilization such as Government and funder priority areas and identifying and mapping current and potential
funding partners;
III. Supervising effective management of externally mobilized funds, in line with service contracts signed with corporates, foundations, county governments, constituencies and government agencies to enable achievement of agreed
objectives;
IV. Reviewing accountability reports to funders on the respective fund performance to enhance transparency and
accountability to achieve 100% retention;
V. Reviewing and developing proposals, partnership contracts and relevant documentations for fundraising and
partnerships engagements to ensure proper articulation on HELB strategic position as a fund manager and partner
in the education sector;
VI. Drafting partner contracts and agreements in line with partner agreements and review in line with current practices
and in compliance to current laws, regulations, and general good practice;
VII. Collecting data, information, market research, and analysis of donor trends to inform development or review of
strategies and policies for recommendation to management; Researching and proposing innovative financing
products by driving discussions with key decision makers to diversify the institution’s portfolio of financing products
to suit different potential partners and meet the current and future demands;
VIII. Conducting training and sensitization of all staff on resource mobilization to ensure involvement of all staff in efforts aimed at mobilizing resources and initiating and retaining fund partnerships;
IX. Reviewing payments from partners and ensuring timely acknowledgement of partner funds;
X. Ensuring effective and efficient communication channels to partners in respect to their accounts;
XI. Developing financial models in respect to financial instruments and development of new products;
XII. Ensuring partner loan books are regularly reconciled and communication on performance done on time to funders;
Conducting monitoring and evaluation strategies, policies, procedures, systems and programmes in respect to
resource mobilization and partnership development.; and Supporting engagement with National Treasury Resource
Mobilization Departments and State Department of Research and Higher Education on potential funding partners
and development partners.

b) Person Specification
I. Served for a cumulative period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience three (3) of which must have been at
the grade of Principal External Resource Mobilization and Partnership Development Officer or in a comparable
position;
II. Bachelor’s degree in business, Social Sciences, or any other related field from a recognized university;
III. Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Finance, Accounts, Marketing, Communication, Economics, Business
IV. Administration or any other equivalent disciplines from a recognized institution;
V. Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
VI. Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable;
VII. A valid practicing certificate where applicable;
VIII. Certificate in computer applications; and
IX. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

c) Key competencies and skills
I. Proposal and Report writing;
II. Emotional Intelligence;
III. Networking;
IV. Attention to details;
V. Creative and Innovative
VI. Public speaking and Presentation;
VII. Interpersonal and Communication;
VIII. Decision Making;
IX. Analytical skills;
X. Team player
XI. Mentoring & Coaching
The Officer shall be engaged on contract of up to three (3) years renewable subject to performance and retirement age.

HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified and interested applicants who meet the above requirements are required to submit their job application letters, curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic and professional certificates and relevant testimonials quoting the Title and Reference Number of the position on the cover letter and envelope on or before 16th February 2026 addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Higher Education Loans Board
Anniversary Towers, 19th Floor
P.O. Box 69489 - 00400
NAIROBI, KENYA

Soft copies to be sent to the specific email addresses provided (Please use adermpd@helb.co.ke to apply for this position) for each position. This information is available on https://www.helb.co.ke/career/ Shortlisted candidates will be required to present their Valid Chapter Six Requirements.
HELB is an equal opportunity employer. HELB encourages applications