Resource Mobilization Officer – Secretariat of the Southern Africa Federation of the Disabled (SAFOD)

Position:                                Resource Mobilization Officer

Duty Station:                        Secretariat of the Southern Africa Federation of the Disabled (SAFOD)

Nature of Assignment:       Full time

1.0 POSITION SUMMARY:

 

The Resource Mobilization Officer  will  implement the  SAFOD resource Mobilization strategy by  performing the following tasks and responsibilities.

 

2.0 RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1. Leading the implementation of resource mobilisation and fundraising activities for either the SAFOD Secretariat or for any of its ten affiliates, including:
2. Project proposal development and submission to potential donors,
3. Facilitating fundraising requests to potential sponsors,
4. Establishing rapport with potential donors,
5. Coordinating web-based fundraising activities for either the SAFOD Secretariat or for any of its ten national affiliates, including:
6. Social media campaigns,
7. Crowdfunding and donations through web sites.
8. Researching, documenting and/or reviewing online and offline donor databases and/or resources to consolidate the SAFOD database.
9. Developing partnerships with potential grant-making institutions to increase awareness of the causes, activities, or needs of the organization and/or any of its affiliates.
10. Develop innovative approaches in mobilizing non-financial resources locally, regionally, and internationally; and develop a strategy for obtaining this regularly.
11. Provide advice to SAFOD Secretariat’s program staff on institutional donor requirements and private foundations, including reporting timelines and expectations. Advice may also include potential funding opportunities and changes in donor priorities.
12. Arranging appointments/visits with potential partners or sponsors based in Botswana and, where it is financially feasible, with even those that are resident outside the country – to engage them in face-to-face funding negotiations.
13. Providing capacity-building support to all our national affiliates, SAFOD staff, and volunteers in fundraising and resource mobilization, including:
14. Developing a fundraising training toolkit or manual or tutorial,
15. Carrying out face-to-face and/or online orientation training for our national affiliates, SAFOD staff, and volunteers.
16. Coordinating and capacitating online resource mobilization volunteers engaged through various online volunteer platforms to which SAFOD is subscribed.
17. Where feasible, in liaison with the Director of Programs, provide support with the management of some of the SAFOD projects within the Programs Department.
18. Periodically report challenges and accomplishments to SAFOD Management regarding fundraising and resource mobilisations efforts.

3.0 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• University degree in Economics, Social sciences, or related development field.
• A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in a related field and in non-profit resource mobilization.
• Proven track record in fundraising and resource mobilization at local, regional and international levels.

Both men and women are encouraged to apply, persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. 

4.0 COMPETENCES

 

• A strong awareness of current issues in the field of development, and donor funding opportunities.
• Proven computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft software including MS Word processing, Power point presentation, Excel spreadsheets, e-mail and web-based research.

• Excellent networking and partnership building skills with experience in networking with local and international NGOs, CSOs, donors, Ministry-level partners, and other organizations.
• Knowledge of various donor requirements and proven ability to develop and write winning grants proposals.
• Extensive knowledge in Programme planning, design development and management.
• Proven ability in grant management reporting.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Dynamic, self-motivated and ability to work independently.
• Team builder and player.
• The ideal candidate should possess a very good command of written and spoken English