Support the development, coordination and implementation of ACEZ’s overall resource mobilization the furtherance of strategic partnerships, including, proposal writing, fundraising and strategic communication to support ACEZ’s work.

Duties/Key Responsibilities

• Supports the finalization and implementation of a Resource Mobilization and Communications Strategy;
• Be instrumental in the ACEZ Brand awareness and promotion
• Develops and maintains a current understanding and profile of ACEZ’s programs;
• Develops concept notes, proposals and budgets which drive the achievement of ACEZ’s strategic plan and align with both ACEZ and donor priorities;
• Prospecting bilateral, multilateral, philanthropic, and private sector partners and translating partnership opportunity into both funds and leverage in furtherance of program and resource targets;
• Leads on the design, implementation and coordination of an institution-wide, comprehensive donor relations and stewardship system that fosters positive and mutually rewarding relations between ACEZ and its donors;
• Participates in donor relationship management by ensuring donor retention and growth while cultivating new partners;
• Contributes to and reviews ACEZ’s strategy documents and knowledge management products to help best position the institution for resource mobilization;
• Organizes briefings, meetings, visits and events with current and prospective donors, coordinates programmatic and logistical arrangements, draft reports and set action plans for follow-up;
• Responds to internal and prepares response to external queries regarding donor contributions;
• Supports teams to ensure compliance on donor and ACEZ requirements, including ensuring timely and quality reporting;
• Leads on coordination and implementation of communication strategy and plan awareness to support operations;
• Supports the Country Director in identifying representational events with the potential for meaningful donor interaction. Provide proactive and timely advice to senior management on strategic interaction with individual donors;
• Formulate policies governing Gifts in Kind (GIK) and others donations e,g Cash, services
• Identification and implementation of Income Generating Activities (IGAs) for ACEZ
• Advise ACEZ on investment opportunities
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Key Attributes/Skills

• Excellent written communication skills;
• Results-oriented and accountable;
• Optimistic and persuasive;
• Ability to communicate effectively to individuals and groups of people;
• Results and detail orientated with a very hands-on approach;
• Intelligent, motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and work ethics.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, or any other relevant field.  Masters or other extra qualifications related to business development or resource mobilization will be an added advantage but not a must.

Record of success: Minimum of 6 years experience and a record of having succeeded in a similar role is a must. Demonstrated success in some of the most outstanding aspects of this job is an attribute we’ll be keenly looking out for.

Conversant with the operations of a Not for Profit NGO the nature of ACEZ.