The role
• As Resource Mobilisation officer you will prepare proposals, concepts, Expressions of Interest and responses to donor calls.
• You will lead and collaborate with the team to develop local and global material or material content to showcase CCBRT’s program impact that position CCBRT for expanded work within the country, across the region and globally.
• You will coordinate and collaborate with local and global communications to ensure that all stakeholders are kept current with information on CCBRT’s programs and impact.
• You will also be expected to stay current on the competitive landscape and donor intelligence at the country level for CCBRT’s sectoral interests.
• The role will require you to evaluate comparative strengths and weaknesses and complementarities of organizations working in the region.
• In addition, the role requires the holder to stay abreast of CCBRT programs and achievements and provides advice to Resource Mobilisation Experts on engagement with donor and potential or existing partner representatives.

Qualifications
• Degree in development studies, International Relations, Communication or related field
• Minimum of 2 years’ work experience in program development or related field
• Experience in collaboration with international donors and funding agencies including USAID, EU, NORAD, FCDO, UN Agencies, Foundations & Charities
• Strong communication skills in both English and Swahili
• Proven track record in competitive proposal writing and grant management
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated experience in using diverse, proactive strategies to identify opportunities and position their organization for new funding
• Demonstrated experience as a creative out–of–the–box thinker and able to deliver quality work within tight deadlines