Senior Resource Mobilization Officer NGO at Brilliance Executive Management Consultancy

Job Description

Description:

Job Purpose
The Senior Resource Mobilization Officer will work with the Head of Programs/CD and will be in charge of developing and managing campaigns that bring in donations from various sources. This will include identifying and interacting with potential donors through connection strategies ranging from fundraising events to crowdsourcing campaigns to public relations. Take the lead in building good relationships with prospective donors and clients across multiple sectors, communicating with the broader public and internal teams, delegating tasks, and drawing up plans to ensure annual targets are met,

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

Conducting research on fundraising opportunities.
Writing, submitting, and uploading press releases as required.
Write, edit, and prepare high-quality funding proposals and grant applications that effectively communicate our mission and project goals.
Developing and executing fundraising strategies
Preparing quarterly budgets.
Coming up with ingenious ways to raise awareness
Implementing a variety of marketing strategies and promotional campaigns.
Collaborating with the Head of Programme and subject matter experts to gather information about our projects and initiatives.
Organizing and attending non-profit events and networking with relevant stakeholders
Establishing good relationships with staff, members of the public, and the media
Ensure all proposals are submitted in a timely manner and in accordance with the guidelines of each funding source.
Providing updates or checking in with regular or recurring supporters
Planning and hosting fundraising events
Assigning tasks and supervising the progress of staff members
Maintain a database of submitted proposals, track progress, and follow up on grant applications.

Required Skills and Competencies

Excellent communication skills
Good project management and organizational skills
Excellent writing skills.
Strong interpersonal skills
Creative problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
Energetic, proactive and capable of working independently as well as being an active member of the team.
Financial acumen.
Good leadership skills

Primary Areas of Accountability:

Qualifications and Experience

Grade 12 Certificate
Minimum undergraduate university degree (Development Studies, PR or Related)
Must have a minimum of 4-6 years of fundraising experience with International NGOs
Must have a minimum of 3-4 years in Proposal Writing and Presentation (must be winning proposals)
Proven experience in fundraising and securing multi-year large grants
Proven experience in resource mobilization or business development experience in NGOs.
Experience managing a team.
Excellent written, verbal, and telephonic communication skills.
Must have exposure to advanced management and leadership programs.

QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED FEMALES FROM WITHIN THE NGO SECTOR ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

If you meet the hiring requirements for the position, please email your CV in Ms Word and Cover Letter clearly stating your salary expectations to: [email protected] & Cc [email protected]

Note that, all communications will be kept in the strictest of confidence. If you do not receive communication within 21 working days of the closing date of the advert, please consider your application unsuccessful.