AMREF Resources Mobilization Manager Jobs in Uganda
Amref Health Africa is an international African organisation founded in Kenya in 1957. Our headquarters are in Nairobi with major programmes in Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda, and two regional hubs in Southern and Western Africa based in South Africa and Senegal respectively.
Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, Amref Health Africa aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic
right to health.
Amref Health Africa is committed to improving the health of people in Africa by partnering with and empowering communities. Our Vision is Lasting Health Change in Africa.
Amref Health in Africa is seeking to hire
qualified person to fill the position of Resource Mobilization Manager.
Responsibilities
Organizational Development, Strategy and Communication
As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), participate in SMT meetings and contribute to the overall development, implementation and review of the Amref Health Africa in Uganda, Country Strategy, Fundraising Strategy and Plan.
Maintain positive working relationships with SMT members and ensure there is effective coordination of all activities
Represent Amref Health Africa In Uganda internally and provide inputs to all fundraising related activities when required, including participation on task forces, training courses and conferences
Develop a Fundraising Strategy and Operational Plan that meets the strategic requirements of the CSP in
consultation with the Country Director and key programme staff.
Donor Engagement and partnership building
Networking, updating, and liaising with key in-country and international donors
Provide effective coordination for the establishment of proposal development working groups with representatives from key stakeholders within and outside Amref Health Africa
Advise programme and programme quality teams, finance, working groups on relevant donor requirements/compliance, potential funding opportunities, changes in donor priorities and ensuring quality
grant management for all related projects.
Act as the interface between finance and programme quality teams to ensure grant compliance
Ensure fundraising staff have individual work plans and up to date development plans
Institutional and High Value Fundraising
Building strong relationships with fundraising staff in Funding Affiliates and liaise with them on all fundraising-related communications.
Work closely with all the Funding Affiliates and relevant programme departments to ensure high quality and timely submission of proposals and concept notes, Project Report/Project Progress Reports
to donors and
funding affiliate
With support from programme team and Country Director identify and facilitate opportunities for relationship building with key donors
Develop and manage strategic consortium partnerships with appropriate CSOs, academic organisations and private sector firms to leverage Amref Health Africa In Uganda’s chances of success in competitive calls for
proposals and tender bids
Coordinate and oversee efforts to secure co-financing for all institutional and high value grants
Education, Language & Qualifications
Minimum Masters degree in social sciences, humanities, development studies, human rights, political science or other relevant discipline
Excellent English language skills (written, reading and spoken)
Essential Knowledge, skills and Experience
Minimum of seven years’ experience with an NGO in a senior programme funding position(s) involving proposal development and donor liaison
Excellent writing, reasoning and analytical skills
Capacity building experience including training and skills development
Experience of developing successful proposals and/or tender bids to the EU, USAID, DFID and the UN as well as other institutional donors including but not limited to NORAD, SIDA, DANIDA GIZ, Italian Cooperation.
Experience of developing successful proposals to private donors – trusts and foundations, high net worth individuals and/or corporates
In-depth understanding of logical frameworks as a tool to develop theory of change and intervention logic
Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment, often at a distance
Ability to prioritize own workload and work with minimal supervision
Ability to lead complex proposal development teams
How to Apply:
Please send an updated CV including three work related referees and cover letter addressed to the Human Resources Manager, Amref Health Africa in Uganda through jobs.amrefuganda@amref.org
Emails should not exceed 2MB. The closing date for submitting applications is Friday July 27, 2018.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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