The SPRM Consultant is responsible for coordinating and strengthening resource mobilization for the crisis in Central Sahel and Côte d’Ivoire. The incumbent will increase funding coverage of current and future proposals mostly in the area of Food Security Resilience, Health Resilience and others to enable continuity and scale-up of long-term resilience programs.

Timeframe and modality

• The consultancy will commence as soon as possible
• Five months
• Five days per week
• Remote working

Job Duties and Responsibilities

General tasks:

The consultant shall adhere to standard operational procedures (SOPs), Code of Conduct, Principles and Rules for Red Cross and Red Crescent Humanitarian Assistance and other standards.

Specific tasks/outputs:

Business Development and Donor Relations

• Take an active role in researching, analysing and advising on potential new funding opportunities
• Coordinate resourcing and fundraising efforts including the development and implementation of a fundraising strategy for the long-term resilience programs.
• Work proactively to engage partners in maximizing funding in support of long-term resilience program and any fundraising opportunities.
• Coordinate and strengthen relationships with donors and partners supporting Red Cross Red Crescent response. This includes a consistent effort to build trust with partners and generate resources.
• Negotiate pledges and contributions with partners (National Societies, multilaterals, private sector organizations) ensuring that earmarking and other requirements are in line with operational priorities.
• Propose and coordinate actions to increase funding coverage, advising colleagues in the Country Cluster Delegations office and operational leads on fundraising strategies and approaches to partners.
• Facilitate external relations, both within the RCRC Movement and with non-RCRC partners, including proactively coordinating donor field visits, and planning partnership meetings and conference calls.

Proposal Writing

• Research and analyse relevant calls for proposals
• Be the cluster focal point for proposal writing and ensuring quality
• Coordinate proposal development and submission processes, in close liaison with operational and technical leads as well as relevant partners.
• Develop quality proposals, ensuring narrative and budget alignment, adherence to donor requirements, and timely submission.

Accountability

• Effective and thorough grant/pledge management in close coordination with operational leads and budget holder(s) and facilitate a consistent income tracking and risk assessment process
• Ensure effective coordination between Country Cluster Delegation offices, regional SPRM and technical teams to ensure compliance with donor requirements, and that agreed to earmark criteria are understood and adhered to.

Education

Relevant degree

Experience

Experience of developing successful funding proposals

Understanding of funding cycles, key donor requirements and ways of working

Solid track record in managing grants/income/pledges

Good understanding of humanitarian field and Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) network

Experience in working with RCRC movement

Knowledge, Skills and Languages

Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and French

Excellent inter-personal working skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision