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• Keenly review and implementation of UCF
  Resource Mobilization Strategy;
• Proactively seek funding opportunities
  from institutional donors in Uganda and globally;
• Conduct donor mapping and build strong
  pipeline of opportunities for major institutional donors;
• Build, initiate and strengthen
  relationships with donors at the National, Regional and International
  levels and lead in programmes that will facilitate this;
• Research and analyze donor calls for
  funding applications including expressions of interest and requests for
  proposals;
• Offer technical support and advice on
  grant proposal development to the programme team members;
• Raise an agreed grant target from
  institutional donors and bilateral donors;
• Capacity building of staff and partners to
  improve quality of project design and quality of proposals;
• Develop innovative approaches in
  mobilizing non-financial resources locally and internationally; and
  develop a strategy for obtaining this regularly;
• Ensure coordinated management of proposal
  development processes and submission of high quality funding applications
  in a timely manner;
• Effectively link donor interests with the
  organization’s Strategic and Programmatic priorities;
• Build strong partnerships with other
  development partners, agencies and networks for future consortia
  formations.

• The ideal candidate should hold a
  University degree in Economics, Project Planning, Social sciences or
  related development field with demonstrated evidence of securing funding
  from major institutional donors, and other funding agencies. A Masters’
  degree in a related development field is an added advantage;
• At least five years of relevant
  professional experience in a related field and in non-profit resource
  mobilization;
• Excellent track record in fundraising and
  resource mobilization at local, regional and international levels;
• Proven computer skills and knowledge of
  Microsoft software including MS Word processing, Power point presentation,
  Excel spreadsheets, e-mail and web-based research;
• Proven skills in effectively working,
  coordinating and negotiating with local institutions and organizations,
  donors, embassies, and other development partners;
• Excellent networking and partnership
  building skills with experience in networking with local and international
  NGOs, CSOs, donors, Ministry-level partners, and other organizations;
• Extensive knowledge of various donor requirements
  and proven ability to develop and write winning grants proposals;
• Extensive knowledge in Programme planning,
  design development and management;
• Proven ability in grant management
  reporting;
• Demonstrated ability to work
  collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment;
• Dynamic, self-motivated and ability to
  work independently;
• Team builder and player.
• The ideal candidate should possess a very
  good command of written and spoken English;

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