Overview

Hubert Kairuki Memorial University (HKMU) is looking for qualified and well-experienced Tanzanians, to fill the following position:

ENDOWMENT FUND MANAGER

Summary Description:

The Endowment Fund Manager is the in-charge of the Fund responsible for the day to day running of the Trust ensuring it achieves its mission and objectives.

Qualifications and Experience:

Applicants must be in possession of a Master degree or its equivalent in the fields of business administration, finance, accounting or econom­ics. Interested applicants must have at least five years of experience in financial services or business role. Key competencies of the Fund Manager should include ability to act as a team player; proficiency in ICT technology; proven advocacy skills and ability to determine and manage risks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Planning

• Developing a Five-year Trust Strategic Development Plan in alignment with the HKMU Five-year Strategic Plan.
• Developing and implementing annual work plans based on the Five-year Strategic Plan.
• Regularly monitoring and evaluating the Trust strategic plans.

Finance

• Development and managing annual budgets forthe running of the Trust.
• Analysing and implementing robust investment strategies.
• Raising funds through various methods as provided in the Trust Deed.
• Providing timely financial and administrative reports.
• Preparing and facilitating financial external audits.

Administration

• Preparing documents and organising meetings of the Board of Trustees in liaison with the Secretary.
• Upholding best practices and ethical standards.
• Developing, updating and maintaining a robust database of stakeholders including financial contributors and beneficiaries.
• Collaborating and networking with individuals including HKMU Alumni and like-minded institutions.
• Developing and managing Risk Register including risk assessment, mitigation and risk-management plans.
• Advocating for and popularising the fund in the community including the civil society and the private sector actors.
• Performing any other duties as may be required.

Reporting to: The Vice-Chancellor (VC)

Tenure:

• Three (3) years contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and successful completion of a six months’ probation period upon recruitment.

Remuneration: According to the HKMU salary scales and fringe benefits.

Application Procedure:

Interested and qualified applicant for the above post are requested to submit application letter and curriculum vitae, attaching copies of their certificates to:

Vice Chancellor
Hubert Kairuki Memorial University,
70 Chwaku Street, P. 0. Box 65300, Dar es Salaam.
Tel. 255-22-2700021/4, Fax: 255-22-2775591,
E-mails: secvc@hkmu.ac.tz, or rahab.kassimoto@hkmu.ac.tz

The deadline for submitting the application is 30 January, 2021