The Resource Mobilization and Planning Officer, to be based in Nairobi Kenya, reports to the African Conservation Tillage Network (ACT) Executive Secretary and is responsible for:
• Developing a resource mobilization strategy and related plan of action.
• Identifying and exploiting all possible means of resource mobilization, expand the present support base, plan and assist ACT to negotiate partnership agreements with donors.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
• Create good working relations with donor organizations and the donor platform on Conservation Agriculture, climate change and improved livelihoods, while providing advocacy for ACT activities.
• Exchange information required for resource mobilization, project formulation and implementation with the ACT staff, relevant stakeholders and partners;
• Develop the necessary networks to support resource mobilization and partnerships.
• Organize regular donor meetings to inform donors on ACT activities, policies and offer discussion platform between ACT and the donor community and raise awareness on financial needs in the sector;
• Scan the donors’ strategies on a regular basis and identify funding possibilities for the execution of ACT’s strategic plan;
• Assess options for non-traditional support to ACT e.g. Exchange of officials/experts, provision of Technical Assistance etc;
• Identify new and/or non-traditional donors or foundations for funding/support opportunities to ACT related activities;
• Cooperate with the Knowledge and information department to prepare appropriate profile and messages for ACT when approaching potential donors;
• Liaise with all technical partners and regularly check websites to guarantee appropriate gathering and sharing of information;
• Coordinate with ACT management team to understand funding gaps or funding needs.
• Assure timely update on required resources and prioritize the needs in collaboration with ACT hierarchy and management team;
• Be able to comprehend rural development programs/projects and assist the ACT Executive Secretary and Program Staff in developing Project Proposals focusing on conservation agriculture;
• Assure appropriate lay-out en content (non-technical) of project/programme proposals before submission to potential donors;
• Inform the Executive Director of ACT on a regular basis on funding opportunities and relational issues with technical and other partners;
• Prepare & Update ACT resource mobilization strategy whenever required.
• Promote new and innovative financing mechanism towards achieving outstanding results and for the fulfillment of the ACT mandate;
• Prepare, maintain and regularly update the potential donor database for ACT related activities
• Perform any other tasks and duties as assigned by the ACT Executive Director
How to apply
Submit your application including motivation letter, CV/resumé and state your salary expectation via e-mail not later than 15th February 2011 to: hr@act-africa.org
ACT is an equal opportunity employer.