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• Keenly review and implementation of ICWEA
  Resource Mobilisation Strategy;
• Initiate and establish relationships with
  donors at the National, Regional and International levels and lead in
  programmes that will facilitate this;
• Research and analyse donor calls for
  funding applications including expressions of interest and requests for
  proposals;
• Offer technical support and guidance in
  grant proposal development to the programme team members;
• Raise an agreed amount within the contract
  duration;
• Develop innovative approaches in
  mobilizing non-financial resources locally and internationally; and
  develop a strategy for obtaining this regularly;
• Develop and execute pitches and strategies
  to reach funder segments, including creating supporting materials such as
  funding proposals;
• Effectively link donor interests with the
  organization’s Strategic and Programmatic priorities;
• Work in consultation with the programmes,
  field, and other staff to provide seamless service and information to
  donors and prospects.

• The ideal candidate should possess a good
  University degree in Economics, Social sciences or related development
  field. Possession of a Masters’ degree in development, management, or a
  related development field is desirable;
• 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;
• Broad awareness of current issues in the
  field of development, and donor funding opportunities;
• Proven computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft
  software including MS Word processing, Power point presentation, Excel
  spreadsheets, e-mail and web-based research; use of virtual office
  applications will be an added advantage;
• Possess excellent networking and
  partnership building skills with experience in networking with local and
  international NGOs, CSOs, donors, Ministry-level partners, and other
  organizations;
• Working 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;
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in
  a multidisciplinary team environment;
• Highly dynamic, self-motivated and ability
  to work independently;
• Be a good team builder and player.
• The ideal candidate should possess an
  excellent command of written and spoken English (knowledge of Swahili and
  or French will be an added advantage);

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