Job Purpose:
The Resource Mobilization Officer is responsible for implementing coherent resource mobilization efforts through maintaining dialogue and strengthening relations with major partners and expanding the EPN donor base. He/She will ensure an increasingly, diversified network of supporters, including policy-makers, health institutions, donors/partners as well as other philanthropic institutions/individuals who believe in the work of Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network.
Job Description:
Screen the member and donor landscape systematically for projects
Develop and write project concept notes and proposals based on the technical knowledge within EPN secretariat and the members
Hand over successful applications to the relevant project manager or project team for the execution of a project
Maintain close relationships with the major financing partner organizations of projects currently executed and initiate and establish communication with potential project partners.
Develop, implement and monitor fundraising strategies, that includes annual targets to meet the costs of the current and future programmes;
Approach and raise funds from charity organizations, trusts, partners/donors, Banks and foundations
Ensure that guidelines/procedures are followed, ensuring good quality proposals, and that monitoring mechanisms are in place for management of grants
Research and analyse donor calls for funding applications including expressions of interest and requests for proposals
Desired Skills:
Sound knowledge of external relations, policy analysis and relationship development involving donors and external partners.
Proven capacity to analyze and explain innovative financing.
Knowledge of financial mechanisms for non-budget contributions from donor countries.
Knowledge of specific features of corporate social responsibility.
Computer literacy for writing and monitoring.
Ability to think creatively and in a proactive manner.
Good interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Competencies
University degree in Social sciences or related development field. A Masters’ degree in development, management, or a related development field is desirable;
Minimum 7 years’ experience at national and international level in resource mobilization, and external relations in the international arena.
Proven track record of award winning proposals.
Excellent networking and partnership building skills with experience in networking with local and international
NGOs, FBOs, Donors and Government-level partners Experience in successful fundraising from public/private sector, foundations, including governmental sources.
Experience in writing promotional material for fundraising, experience in writing policies and proposals.
Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing resource mobilization strategies.
Results Oriented, Good communication Skilled, Dynamic, fostering integration and team work
Other Desirable Skills:
Understanding of global public health.
Experience in management and working with diverse stakeholders
Experience in communicating and building relations in sensitive environments.
Screen the member and donor landscape systematically for projects
Develop and write project concept notes and proposals based on the technical knowledge within EPN secretariat and the members
Hand over successful applications to the relevant project manager or project team for the execution of a project
Maintain close relationships with the major financing partner organizations of projects currently executed and initiate and establish communication with potential project partners.
Develop, implement and monitor fundraising strategies, that includes annual targets to meet the costs of the current and future programmes;
Approach and raise funds from charity organizations, trusts, partners/donors, Banks and foundations
Ensure that guidelines/procedures are followed, ensuring good quality proposals, and that monitoring mechanisms are in place for management of grants
Research and analyse donor calls for funding applications including expressions of interest and requests for proposals
Desired Skills:
Sound knowledge of external relations, policy analysis and relationship development involving donors and external partners.
Proven capacity to analyze and explain innovative financing.
Knowledge of financial mechanisms for non-budget contributions from donor countries.
Knowledge of specific features of corporate social responsibility.
Computer literacy for writing and monitoring.
Ability to think creatively and in a proactive manner.
Good interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Competencies:
University degree in Social sciences or related development field. A Masters’ degree in development, management, or a related development field is desirable;
Minimum 7 years’ experience at national and international level in resource mobilization, and external relations in the international arena.
Proven track record of award winning proposals.
Excellent networking and partnership building skills with experience in networking with local and international NGOs, FBOs, Donors and Government-level partners Experience in successful fundraising from public/private sector, foundations, including governmental sources.
Experience in writing promotional material for fundraising, experience in writing policies and proposals.
Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing resource mobilization strategies.
Results Oriented, Good communication Skilled, Dynamic, fostering integration and team work
Other Desirable Skills:
Understanding of global public health.
Experience in management and working with diverse stakeholders
Experience in communicating and building relations in sensitive environments.
The ideal candidate should possess a very good command of written and spoken English (French will be an added advantage).
Please note that Kenyan non-residents applying for this position should be willing to relocate and obtain appropriate visa and work permit. (No financial support will be provided by the organization for costs incurred.)
