African Agricultural Technology Foundation Resource Mobilization Consultants Jobs in Kenya
African Agricultural Technology Foundation Resource Mobilization Consultants Jobs in Kenya; The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) is a not‑for‑profit organisation that embraces a mission of making available, to smallholder farmers, agricultural technologies that were previously not accessible to them. AATF facilitates public‑private partnerships and works in 24 African countries with governments, private and public technology owners and developers, seed companies, other value chain players, and African farmers to identify, access, adapt, and commercialize technologies that address farmers’ key problems and empower them to generate wealth and health for their families and communities.
Purpose of the Assignment
AATF is seeking to prequalify a number of resource mobilization consultants to assist the Resource Mobilization and Sustainability Unit to execute various assignments in an effort to accelerate its fundraising efforts. Prequalification shall establish a pool of consultants eligible for consideration for assignment‑specific engagements during the period of validity.
Required Skills and Competencies
Master’s degree in Development Studies, International Development, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Agricultural Sciences, Public Policy, Public Administration, International Relations, Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, and/or Results‑Based Management.
Minimum 5 years’ proven track record in fundraising/resource mobilization including developing winning proposals for a not‑for‑profit.
Fundraising experience in agricultural development preferred.
Demonstrated experience in proposals in agriculture, food security, biotechnology, climate resilience, youth employment, seed systems, agribusiness, and commercialization.
Experience accessing funds from African, European, American, Asian, and Middle Eastern sources including philanthropists.
Good knowledge of global agriculture sector trends in Africa.
Strong understanding of agricultural development issues and farmer needs.
Strong analytical and report writing skills.
Excellent communication skills and fluency in English.
Preferred Additional Qualifications
PhD in a relevant field.
Professional certification in Project Management, Proposal
Development, Grant Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, or Fundraising.
Training or certification in EU Horizon, USAID, FCDO, AfDB, World Bank, Gates Foundation, Mastercard Foundation, or other major donor proposal systems.
Tasks and Estimated Time
Consultants retained in AATF’s database for two years beginning August 2026.
Support in developing high‑quality concept notes, proposals, donor engagement materials, and resource mobilization products.
Review funding opportunities, facilitate proposal design sessions, draft/refine proposals, strengthen theory of change, results frameworks, and budgets.
Advise on donor positioning, partnership development, and diversified funding strategies.
Deliverables
Inception report outlining methodology, workplan, timelines, and coordination arrangements.
Analytical notes on selected funding opportunities.
High‑quality donor‑ready concept notes and proposals.
Clear logical frameworks/results frameworks and budget justification notes.
Donor briefs, pitch decks, partnership notes, and advisory inputs.
Assignment Management and Reporting
Consultants will report to the designated AATF officer within the Resource Mobilization and Sustainability Unit.
Each assignment will specify scope of work, deliverables, timelines, review process, and approval authority.
Consultants must maintain timely communication, meet deadlines, and incorporate feedback.
Conflict of Interest and Eligibility
Interested consultants must disclose any actual or potential conflict of interest.
AATF reserves the right to disqualify or decline engagement where conflict may impair performance or create risk.
Application and Submission Requirements
Technical proposal (max 2 pages) describing approach to assignments.
Financial proposal (max 1 page) indicating daily rate, taxes, and currency.
Consultant’s profile including past similar work.
List of at least 5 past/present clients.
3 references from past/present clients.
Any other supporting information.
How to apply
Applications should be submitted to AATF Procurement Unit by email at: Procurement@aatf-africa.org before or on 30th June 2026 with the subject head “Resource Mobilization Consultant”
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