Resource Mobilization Officer at Management University Of Africa

JOB PURPOSE

• The Incumbent will deliver a full range of resource mobilization services to ensure optimal funding of projects and administrative activities in facilitating the effective functioning of the University.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implementation of policies and procedures governing University Resource Mobilization.
• Implementation of University Resource mobilization strategies taking intoaccount short- and long-term funding needs of the University.
• Initiate and participate in efforts to mobilize and build a sustainable funding basefor the University.
• Support implementation of resource mobilization strategies by managing relationships with donors and other stakeholders.
• Identifying and mapping potential donors and conducting periodic reviews of donor portfolio
• Steward assigned donors in alignment with Resource mobilization stewardship policies and protocols.
• Manage the overall and day-to-day activities related to mobilization of resources, monitoring and tracking funding needs and gaps.
• Develop a resource mobilization plan based on existing and potential donors and fundraising mechanisms. Manage the overall and day-to-day activities related to mobilization of resources,monitoring and tracking funding needs and gaps.
• Develop specific project proposals in compliance with both the University and donor requirements.
• Research the interests and application requirements of the main donors and other sources of funding to the country. Provide technical advice to the executive director on prospective opportunities.
• Identify and partner with main charitable donors in the country.
• Establish and manage a network of donor contacts, track proposals submitted, funds.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Master’s degree in a business-related field, with proven evidence of resource mobilization success
• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences
• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and courteously with colleagues throughout the University, alumni, other constituents and the public.
• Demonstrate ability to strategize, implement and build programmes and activitiesthat target fundraising.
• Five years’ Experience in Resource mobilization.
• Demonstrate strong writing, planning and organizational skills.
• Flexibility and initiative as well as the ability to work independently, combinedwith the skills for thriving in a team environment to achieve institutional goals.
• Be of high ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with closeattention to details and prioritization to meet deadlines.
• Computer applications: - MS Word, MS Power point, MS Excel (Spreadsheet)