Resource Mobilization Coordinator at Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)

Overview

• Resource Mobilization Coordinators contribute to CIFOR-ICRAF’s resource mobilization goal to achieve significant, predictable, multi-year funding to enable, flexible support for CIFOR-ICRAF Key Performance Areas (KPAs). To do so, Coordinators ensure CIFOR-ICRAF staff benefit from tailored funder profiles and contacts, analyzed funding opportunities (Call for Proposals (RfPs)), standardized RM processes, tools and more strategic, coordinated, efficient and high-quality support for compelling solicited and unsolicited submissions. The Resource Mobilization Coordinator – Francophone Africa will be a global position with Francophone Africa as its primary focus.
• Primary objectives for this position include: review of identified funding opportunities; coordinate and support the development of strategic grant applications, timely review and submission of grant applications; facilitate donor intelligence and assurance of strategic alignment of CIFOR-ICRAF’s objectives with funder priorities and objectives; assist and support outreach and stewardship of major global donors and prospects; and contribute to standardized processes, tools and resources for unsolicited fundraising.

Duties and responsibilities
Proposal/ Program Development and Coordination

• Coordinate the research and verification of new funding opportunities for relevant global campaigns and/or initiatives
• Support global Research teams in all stages of pre-award functions (concept note/proposal development, planning, drafting, editing, internal clearance and submission of high value solicitation documents) and efficient transfer of approved awards to Programme/Grant Management

Strategy, Analysis and Reporting

• Maintain efficient knowledge sharing and information system and manage donor intelligence to enable successful funding approaches and institutional understanding of CIFOR-ICRAF’s resource development activities
• Support the RM team leader on reporting progress in key areas of the funding strategy and preparation of briefing materials for donor presentations and/or meetings

Support unsolicited fundraising processes and practices

• Coordinate with the RM Team and other corporate units on donor stewardship, communications and cultivation of major global donors and prospects
• Provide critical feedback for the development of a standardized process (RM Strategy) for program development linked to CIFOR- ICRAF Key Performance Areas (KPAs) support the development and submission of high quality programs and coordinated planning
• Work with the RM team on the development of guidance notes, standard operating procedures, tools, templates, best practices, lessons learned, and ensure consistent use of required tools by scientists
• Support the development of Funder Profiles in an online system
• Work with the team on enhancing tools and processes that support “go/ no go” decisions and the monitoring of progress with unsolicited progress support management decisions in relation to unsolicited fundraising

Education, knowledge and experience

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Conservation/Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Development or a related degree (an undergraduate degree with 5 years’ relevant work experience will be considered);
• Minimum 5 years' experience in resource mobilization with proven track record of raising substantial funds for international organizations, UN agencies, and/or international non-governmental organizations – preferably in francophone Africa;
• Ability to link sectors and maximize resource mobilization capacity with donors and other development partners;
• Knowledge of national/global development agendas and goals;
• Understanding of project cycle management;
• Experience in working with diverse teams;
• Above average written and presentation skills;
• Experience with fundraising databases;
• Fluency in English and French mandatory (Spanish desirable).

Personal attributes and competencies

• Highly organized, detail oriented, “door opener” with reliable timely and high-quality delivery of assignments;
• Solid work ethic including quality and timely delivery;
• Demonstrated ability to independently solve various general problems and advise complex and sensitive problems;
• Ability to quickly upload and interpret complex and technical subject matter to diverse audiences;
• Diplomatic, tactful and effective management and stewardship of major international donors;
• Innovative and “out-of-the-box” thinking.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team

The application deadline is 16 Jun-2023