TEAM: Advocacy & Partnerships
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Post holder reports to: Head of Advocacy & Partnerships
Staff Reporting to this Position: None
Officer 1
Salary Range: Kshs 105,060 to 166,345
Main Purpose of Job
Ensure sustainability of FTA programmes by effective resource mobilisation for achievement of Fairtrade Africa’s vision and strategy
Key Performance Areas
Develop and Implement Resource Mobilization Strategy
Develop strategies and tools for grant fund-raising
Identify, develop and implement funding strategies
Manage the implementation of coherent strategies to develop the potential for income through donors
Engage and support FTA regional and product networks, stakeholders and other affiliates in developing fundraising strategies
Establish clear Programme development and Resource Mobilization activities
Resource Mobilization and Networks Management
Develop Programmes and Resource Mobilization activities
Contribute to concept and project development across the system
Conduct donor mapping for all regions and develop a continental funding Plan
Establish a donor engagement tracking platform and a donor knowledge management system(s) for FTA
Support the Head of Advocacy and Partnerships to identify strategic partners, and platforms, conferences and meetings relevant for creating visibility of FTA work including showcasing FTA models and Impact stories.
Engage with NFOs on designing and developing Offer to Business proposals and initiatives
Establish key networks and trust among present and potential donors
Ensure active networking in order to give the organisation visibility and donor/funders trust and respect
Establish, update and maintain donor/funders database of contacts and preferences
Study donor patterns and national preferences and ensure FTA optimises on emerging opportunities
Network with NFOs and other partners for mutual benefits on common donors/funders strategies.
Donor Proposals and Presentation
Prepare effective and competitive donor proposals
Be both reactive and proactive in preparing and making fund raising presentations to potential funders
Guide and support Heads of Departments and Heads of Regions in source mobilisation strategies
Regional Resource Mobilization Strategies
Engage regional teams on ongoing needs assessments and compile reports relating to the producer needs
Engage all Heads of Regions and their Member & Partnerships Managers in developing region specific fund raising strategies
Provide templates for developing FTA Project concepts and proposal templates
Work with the Finance Manager to develop Budget Templates for FTA Proposals
Provide coaching and mentoring on proposal development to regional offices
Establish key costing benchmarks for regions and the secretariat
Support to Head of Advocacy and Partnerships
Prepare presentations for Head of Advocacy and Partnerships the on donor related issues
Organise meetings with donor/funders for the Head of Advocacy and Partnerships
Advise the Head of Advocacy and Partnerships on Donor trends and how best FTA can align themselves
Provide quarterly reports to the Head od Advocacy & Partnerships on progress on fundraising plans
Skills, Knowledge & other Job Requirements
Minimum Academic Requirement
Degree in Political Sciences, International Development, Social Sciences, or anthropology.
Other Specialist Training or Certifications
Fund Raising Specialist Training
Relevant Experience
Experience in participatory proposal development processe
Experience in training and working with communities
A record of successful fundraising results
At least 3 years’ experience in social development in a similar environment
Knowledge of Systems and Procedures
Donor knowledge
Proposal writing
Budgeting principles
Experience in strategically planning and leading a successful fundraising campaign
Communication demands and Competencies
Superior writing and presentation skills
Excellent relationship management skills
