Resource Mobilisation Officer

Position: Resource Mobilisation Officer
Hours: Approx. 40 hours per week
Location: Remote – East Africa
Type of contract: Full-time employee 
Length of contract: Permanent after 6-month probationary period
Net salary: Base salary of $350-450/month + bonuses for meeting targets  
Expected start date: 01/10/2024
Application: Via email (see below). Applications send without a cover letter will not be considered
Summary of the role: To grow the income of Children of Rwanda by identifying relevant donors and funding opportunities, writing proposals, and mobilising resources for long-term organisational impact and sustainability. The Resource Mobilisation Officer will be working to achieve an income generation target of $60,000. 
Essential duties and responsibilities: 
Grant fundraising: 

Identify grant opportunities in the UK, US and other relevant countries
Maintain database of grant opportunities 
Create and maintain grant prospect calendar 
Submit good quality grant proposals 

Corporate fundraising: 

Identify corporate funding opportunities
Make approaches to promising leads 
Manage and develop relationships 

Relationship building 

Develop and manage relationships with key donors 
Ensure effective donor

Other: 

Undertake independent research in finding alternative resources for the long-term sustainability of the organisation, including private/individual donors, crowdfunding, etc.
Represent Children of Rwanda at relevant events 
Write content for quarterly newsletters to donors 
Develop fundraising communications materials for the organisation such as brochures, case statements, social media content, etc.

 
Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in development studies or any other related field
Minimum 2 years of experience in grant writing with a successful track record for securing significant funding commitments from donors
Proven experience with writing quality proposals for local and international donors and an understanding of technical and financial requirements for grant proposals
Fluency in English (both oral and written) and the ability to communicate professionally with partners and donors
Excellent writing skills with the ability to tell compelling stories and leverage impact data for strong proposals
Proficiency with computer applications for drafting proposals as well as publishing/designing fundraising communications materials (ex. Microsoft Office applications; Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)
Timeliness and professionalism are of extreme importance for this role

Desirable: 

Result orientated 
Understanding of data protection

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