Resource Mobilization:
- Develop and execute strategies to mobilize resources effectively, including identifying funding opportunities, cultivating donor relationships, and securing financial support from both traditional donors and private sector entities.
- Analyze funding trends and private sector priorities to tailor resource mobilization efforts accordingly.
- Track and evaluate resource mobilization activities to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
Risk Assessment:
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities in donor relationships, private sector engagements, and resource mobilization efforts.
- Develop risk management strategies and mitigation plans to address identified risks and minimize their impact on fundraising activities and private sector partnerships.
- Monitor and reassess risks regularly to proactively manage potential challenges and maintain the integrity of donor relationships and private sector engagements.
Donor Management and Communications:
- Establish and maintain effective communication channels with both traditional donors and private sector partners to provide regular updates on organizational activities, impact, and financial stewardship.
- Cultivate strong relationships with donors and private sector partners through personalized communication, acknowledging their contributions, and addressing their concerns or inquiries promptly.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent and cohesive messaging in donor communications and private sector engagements, reflecting organizational values and priorities.
Donor Engagement Strategy:
- Develop and implement strategic donor engagement plans to deepen relationships, enhance donor loyalty, and maximize philanthropic support from both traditional donors and private sector entities.
- Utilize data and analytics to segment donors and private sector partners and tailor engagement strategies based on their preferences, interests, and giving/investment capacity.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of donor engagement initiatives and private sector engagement strategies, adjusting them as needed to optimize donor and private sector partner satisfaction and retention.
Private Sector Engagement Strategy:
- Develop a comprehensive strategy to engage with private sector entities, including corporations, foundations, and businesses, to foster partnerships and collaboration in support of organizational goals.
- Identify opportunities for private sector involvement in programmatic initiatives, resource mobilization efforts, and advocacy campaigns, aligning with the organizations mission and objectives.
- Establish clear objectives, targets, and metrics to measure the impact of private sector engagement activities and track progress towards goals.
- Foster relationships with key stakeholders in the private sector, leveraging networks and connections to expand partnership opportunities and maximize mutual benefit.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Timely and quality implementation of Programme/Portfolio/ activities against set workplans, timelines, and budgets, in line with the Strategic Note
- Quality and timely reporting
- Strong relations with partners and stakeholders
- Regular and timely monitoring of activities
- Enhanced best practices and lessons learned documented and circulated
Competencies :
Core Values:
- Integrity;
- Professionalism;
- Respect for Diversity.
Core Competencies:
- Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
- Accountability;
- Creative Problem Solving;
- Effective Communication;
- Inclusive Collaboration;
- Stakeholder Engagement;
- Leading by Example.
Functional Competencies:
- Good knowledge of Results Based Management
- Ability to gather and interpret data, reach logical conclusions and present findings and recommendations
- Good analytical skills to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising.
- Proven track record of resource mobilization
- Experience in risk assessment
- Donor engagement and communications
Education:
- masters degree or equivalent in Business Management, social sciences, human rights, gender/womens studies, or a related field is required.
- A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- A project/programme management certification would be an added advantage.
Experience:
- At least 2 years of progressively responsible work experience in resource mobilization, strategy development, proposal writing, presentation development, working on a cross-functional role, donor reporting and database management is required.
- Experience in proposal writing and communications is desirable.
- Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is desirable.
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling web-based management systems is required.
- Experience in the use of a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable.
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish)
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
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