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Job Title:   Partnership Building and Resource Mobilization Officer (PBRMO)   

Organisation: The Hunger Project — Uganda (THP-U)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

The Hunger Project — Uganda (THP-U) is part of the Global Hunger Project. THP has been implementing integrated Gender Focused Community Led Development (GFCLD) programs since 1999, and so far, has presence in 10 districts in Uganda; in which THP-U has empowered 12 clusters of rural communities! villages known as Epicenters to end their own hunger and poverty through the Epicenter strategy.

Job Summary:   Under the supervision of the Country Director, the Partnership Building and Resource Mobilisation Officer will be responsible for assisting the Uganda Country Office with resource mobilization, strategic planning and growing THPU business through creating, maintaining, and facilitating effective partnerships between THPU and its collaborating and financing partners, including national governments, non-governmental organizations, bilateral and multilateral institutions, and foundations to secure resources for THP-U programs. S/he will be responsible for promoting the Organisation and its achievements and be the liaison between THP-U program teams and funding and implementing partners in coordinating proposal development, partner solicitation and reporting on results.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Resource Mobilization

• Oversee the formation and operating processes of all resource mobilization activities, ensuring long-term, flexible, and sustainable resourcing for THP-U’s programs and deliverables. Lead the continuous engagement with development partners to build strong relations, position and elevate what THPU does while increasing its visibility.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive resource mobilization strategy for THPU which specifies achievable financial targets and pipeline, reporting and tracking system and how the team can achieve them.
• Lead the process of concept note/proposal development in collaboration with the Country Director and national Program Staff and THP Global office, to ensure that they are properly coordinated and consistent with internal program priorities, cross cutting issues and partner priorities and requirements.
• Develop and ensure quality standards for proposals and concept notes and ensure achievement
• Identify and engage with traditional and innovative funding sources and potential partners to build and develop new business opportunities and strategic relationships for increasing the funding base.
• Coach THPU colleagues on fundraising skills, and approaches to business partnership development and resource mobilization.
• Collaborate with the Finance team in financial data tracking and analysis for budgeting, monitoring, and reporting and grant audit to meet program objectives and stakeholders/donor requirements.
• Work closely with the Global Office Team to gather and manage knowledge and intelligence to develop innovative ways of securing and expanding existing funding streams and translate this into clear messages that multi-disciplinary teams use in their engagement with different partners.
• Prepare updates to senior management and the National Advisory Council on the status of resource mobilization and partnerships.
• Developing and coordinating online/web-based fundraising initiatives
• Managing resource mobilisation functions and activities and supporting the Regional Director in managing donor relationships
• Coordinate the proposal development process – arranging meetings, coordinating with teams, getting approvals and making sure proposal submission is made in time.
• Develop and maintain a donor scoping sheet with details of all potential donors.
• Develop and maintain cultivation plans with details of high priority donors and engagement strategies with them.
• Maintain and regularly update the Uganda hub’s funnel with details of all existing and upcoming grants in the pipeline.
• Prepare capacity statements, thematic papers, concept notes and proposals.
• Ensure all submitted proposals are stored and arranged properly.
• Organise and lead grant inception meetings to induct implementing staff on grant requirements.
• Create and distribute standard and special reports, studies, summaries, and analyses, as required, to the leadership team as and when required.
• Participate in budget reforecasting for all grants.
• Filing of donor contracts and communications (soft and hard copies).
• Work closely with Finance department to implement recommendations from audits for the Fundraising and Partnerships section.
• Ensure Reporting schedule is updated and an effective guide to support timely submission and storage of high-quality donor reports.
• Coordinate and follow up with Programmes, M&E and Finance team for input and additional information into donors’ reports.
• Work closely with the Finance team to support the preparation of donor financial reports for small and medium-term grants.
• Deliver high quality editing of reports to ensure an accurate picture of progress is presented and donor commitments are met.
• Production of fundraising status report

Partnerships

• Manage a comprehensive database of partners to facilitate tracking of partnerships and outreach to potential partners to enhance collaborative effectiveness and a mutually beneficial engagement.
• Represent the Country Director as delegated to promote THP-U and its mission, articulating its position and leveraging opportunities for strategic collaboration and synergies.
• Support the Country Director with the establishment of high-level networking initiatives to mobilize resources from traditional and new partners and sources.
• Map events and manage a strategic “calendar” that anticipates events that can provide THP-U with partnership opportunities that can be leveraged in an effective way.
• Support the programs team in exploring the potential of building or strengthening partnerships with pan-African organizations, policy institutes and think tanks, based on common interest and purpose.
• Support the Country Director with strategic planning and coordinating the development and implementation of annual plans.
• Lead and coordinate the preparation, production and reporting to various partners, overseeing content development, quality control, finalization, and dissemination.
• All other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Advanced University degree in Business Management, Business Management, Social Sciences, Economics, Development Financing, Public Administration, International Development, or any other relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of which is proven and established track record in fund-raising, resource mobilization, business development, development financing and partnership-building at international level. Prior experience in direct interactions with donors and financial institutions, including with private and institutional investors is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in and understanding of the funding mechanisms and procedures for bilateral and multilateral and development partners, philanthropic organizations, private foundations or NGOs as well as in grant management.
• Knowledge of the global development financing system, results-based financing, and official development assistance.
• Experience drafting proposals for funding that were successful and that translated into financial resources from diverse sources.
• Fluent in English
• Ability to effectively use software programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Planning and organizing
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Communication
• Respect for organizational, intercultural, and ethical values
• Learning and Innovation

How to Apply:

Please forward letters of interest, salary expectations, CV and certified academic certificates/transcripts by email to: uganda.personnel@thp.org addressed to the Country Director, The Hunger Project- Uganda, P.O Box 26393, Kampala. Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

Deadline: 30th January 2025 by 5:00pm

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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