Resource Mobilization Officer at Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network (EPN)

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.)