Main Duties:
• Supporting the Resource Mobilisation Coordinator to regularly track donor, potential donor, and umbrella websites for Requests for Applications and proposal submission opportunities for YAWL core competency areas.
• Supporting the Resource Mobilization Coordinator in identifying donors with potential funding areas that align to YAWL strategic priorities and analyse information necessary for innovative and responsive proposals the organization can decide to pursue.
• Serving as primary proposal writer, drafting, editing, and ensuring final production of competitive proposals for submission to donors; Use writing skills to transform technical content and conceptual design into polished final proposals that are responsive to donor guidelines, including log frames and proposal budgets.
• Map and maintain a database of international and local donor/ funding.
• Supporting the Resource Mobilization Coordinator with all donor engagement activities.
• Managing administrative procedures, practices and project management tools regarding donor funds / grants.
• Facilitating meetings, phone calls and written correspondence with donors and stakeholders.
• Proactively follow up with the donors following proposal submission to monitor progress, answer questions and amend submissions, as necessary.
• With support from the Proposal development team, review secondary literature on relevant subjects relating to proposed projects and programs.
• Based on data analysis, identify data, information and analysis gaps. This should include reviewing and compiling relevant research, evidence from prior similar interventions, best practices and lessons learned.
• Utilisation of reports for YAWL activities, community interventions and outcomes to demonstrate impact of our projects to existing and potential donors.
• Organise fundraising events for the organisation.
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the Resource Mobilisation Coordinator.

Qualifications and Experience:
• Diploma / Bachelor’s degree
• Knowledge of and experience / relationships with diverse donors / funders.
• Experience in communications would be an asset
• Experience tracking donor trends and opportunities.