Senior Officer (Resource Mobilization) at Lake Victoria North Water Services Board

Job Purpose
Senior Officer Resource Mobilization is responsible for coordination of resource mobilization and all fundraising and proposal writing. This office uses entrepreneurial approach in working with other staff of the Agency to develop and submit high quality institutional and high value donor proposals that are aligned with defined priorities, demonstrate impact, and offer value for money. The office is proactive in identifying new and non–traditional sources of funding from a range of institutional donors and working to leverage LVNWWDA funding
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Implementing policies and strategies relating to resource mobilization;
• Monitoring utilization of Project development annual budget and annual project work plan;
• Organize resource mobilization events for example, Donor Round Tables.
• Monitor donor policies trends and funding mechanism
• Facilitate the development of Agency Resource Mobilization Strategy that includes securing new, diverse and additional
• resources. The strategy should respond to the Agency’s funding needs.
• Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
• Conduct and develop a 5–year funding needs assessment for the Agency in tandem with the strategic plan
• Develop a Resource Mobilization Manual that includes standard operating procedures and processes; and define the
• direction of resource acquisition and utilization, approvals and follow up.
• Conducting research on potential donors/partners such as trusts, foundations, companies and high net worth
• individuals. This includes proactively identifying funding opportunities, as soon as or ideally before they become public
• knowledge and constantly scan the horizon, network and solicit donor intelligence and share information on donor
• profiles (policies, preferences, geographical focus).
• Draft appealing proposals and concepts to diverse sources, including development partners, corporate, academia,
• policy–makers, philanthropists, and foundations.
• Produce Resource Mobilisation Plans and Reports as per stipulated periods and requirements. Includes close working
• relation with the Finance team in development of appropriate budgets.
• Developing, managing and updating Friends of Agency databases to record their contacts and preference information;
• Maintaining a network of corporate contacts and effectively managing and maximizing these relationships.
• Develop and Strengthen Partnerships for Joint Proposal Writing especially with credible organizations in the country.
• Includes registering with relevant fund raising associations.
• Build staff capacity on resource mobilization at all levels, including development of tools and skills to aid staff in
• resource mobilization. This will also include, internally building a case for Resource Mobilization by sensitizing staff on
• the proposition for mobilizing resources.
• Maintain relations with donors and ensure they are consistently and timely informed on important operational Issues.
• This includes effective communication with donors’ focal points and being focal point for resource mobilisation and
• sustainability activities
• Analyze and structure quantitative financial models for informed decision making
• Explore on various funding models and advice the Manager appropriately

Job Dimensions:

• Financial Responsibility
• Participate in the development of the department’s budget.
• Responsibility for Physical Assets
• Computers and office equipment.
• Decision Making / Job Influence
• Proven competency in written and spoken English
• Proven skills in developing and writing successful funding proposals.
• Excellent editorial skills
• Excellent Interpersonal and relationship skills;
• Communication skills;
• Lobbying and mobilizing skills;
• Entrepreneurial skills
• Persuasive writing skills
• Presentation skills
• Strong networking skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Working Conditions

• 80% Office setting, 20% fieldwork.
• Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree Social Sciences or Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business Development, Development Studies, International Relations, Public Administration and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Short courses in resource mobilization and funding is an added advantage
• Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
• Be a member of a relevant professional body where applicable.
• Previous relevant work experience required.
• At least six (6) years’ work experience in Resource Mobilization in public service or private sector, three (3) of which must be in a supervisory position.
• At least three(3) years’ experience in donor relationship in public or private sector

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Proficiency in ICT;
• Demonstrated experience in navigating political and strategic discussions objectively and diplomatically
• Innovative and creative in problem solving
• Experienced in structuring and analysing quantitative financial models for informed decision making
• Demonstrated experience in managing external donors/stakeholders
• Excellent business oriented, verbal, visual and written communication
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.