Resource Mobilization Job Duties & Responsibilities
Design and implement a strategic, results-oriented and coordinated approach to the mobilization of significant additional resources from traditional and non-traditional sources such as private sector organizations, foundations or high net worth individuals for funding.
Actively liaise with internal and external partners in the implementation of this plan and ensure systematic and transparent reporting on fundraising and related communication activities and results
Oversee reporting back to donors and Board and initiate and oversee grant proposal submissions
Project manage the reporting and application processes, including liaising with clinical teams
Monitoring progress against milestones and objectives and reporting overall progress
Coordinate the functional areas within the External Affairs department to develop and implement cohesive short, medium and long-term departmental strategies for resource mobilization:
Developing departmental work plans based on inputs from functional areas
Overseeing financial management for the department, including developing and monitoring the departmental budget, preparing and submitting quarterly best estimates, and systematizing contracts management
Represent the company at relevant external meetings and events as appropriate
Qualifications for the Resource Mobilization Job
Masters degree in communication or any related field
Professional membership is a plus
Minimum of 6 years of proven, hands-on working experience in fundraising, resource mobilization and project development preferably in the field of international global health, with progressive scope of responsibilities
Strategic approach: Ability to contribute to the development of fundraising approach with regards to the donor community under his/her responsibility and to develop fundraising tools and mechanisms, whilst ensuring that reputation for integrity and its institutional independence are upheld and enhanced
Creating and innovating: Ability to develop and adapt innovative approaches and replicable strategies for fundraising, through the analysis of trends and experience and the consideration of lessons learned
