The Resource Mobilisation Specialist will be responsible for the overall coordination of the planning, development and management of the resource mobilisation strategy and activities ensuring effective engagement of stakeholders in raising of resources for the Institute.
Responsibilities
Translate AFIDEP’s resource mobilisation strategy and plans into action
Prescribe, lead and conduct market research and marketing initiatives to assess donor priorities and identify opportunities for resource mobilisation
Establish systems for identification and response to calls with templates to manage the activities of resource mobilisation
Coordinate the development and writing of highly competitive resource mobilisation proposals and contribute to proposal
Develop and ensure quality standards for proposals and concept notes and ensure achievement
Develop and maintain database of donors, project concept notes and project proposals
Develop and maintain an effective project tracking system and ensure all donor funding requirements are met in any fundraising document
Producing contents for communication materials in support of fundraising such as brochures, appeals, newsletters, organisational capability statement and annual reports and their reviews
Sensitising and training AFIDEP staff on fundraising skills and strategy execution
Developing and coordinating online/web based fundraising initiatives
Managing resource mobilisation functions and activities and supporting the project manager in managing donor relationships
Production of fundraising status reports
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Qualifications Minimum of Masters degree in International Development /Communications/ Marketing/ Economics/International Relations
Bachelor’s degree in any other Social Sciences course
At least ten (10) years of relevant work experience including progressively responsible experience working at the international and national levels
At least five (5) year’s resource mobilisation experience and at least three (3) years in senior role in the international development sector
Knowledge and Skills
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, networking and communication skills
Ability to engage with multilateral, bilateral, corporate and development partners.
Ability to lead dialogue with partners, identify and analyse trends, opportunities and challenges
Initiative taker, self-motivated and a commitment to continuously produce results focused on impact and results
Excellent writing skills
Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain excellent relationships with key partners
Self-motivated, initiative taker and working towards achieving results
Understanding of development sector and best practices in international donor relations
Demonstrated knowledge of grants management, monitoring, assessments and reviews
Excellent understanding of resource mobilisation strategies, cycles and activities
Excellent leadership, coordination and relationship
