Position: Resource Mobilisation Officer
Hours: Approx. 40 hours per week
Location: Remote – East Africa
Type of contract: Full-time employee
Length of contract: Permanent after 6-month probationary period
Net salary: Base salary of $350-450/month + bonuses for meeting targets
Expected start date: 01/10/2024
Application: Via email (see below). Applications send without a cover letter will not be considered

Summary of the role:

To grow the income of Children of Rwanda by identifying relevant donors and funding opportunities, writing proposals, and mobilising resources for long-term organisational impact and sustainability. The Resource Mobilisation Officer will be working to achieve an income generation target of $60,000.

Essential duties and responsibilities: 

Grant fundraising: 

• Identify grant opportunities in the UK, US and other relevant countries
• Maintain database of grant opportunities
• Create and maintain grant prospect calendar
• Submit good quality grant proposals

Corporate fundraising: 

• Identify corporate funding opportunities
• Make approaches to promising leads
• Manage and develop relationships

Relationship building 

• Develop and manage relationships with key donors
• Ensure effective donor

Other: 

• Undertake independent research in finding alternative resources for the long-term sustainability of the organisation, including private/individual donors, crowdfunding, etc.
• Represent Children of Rwanda at relevant events
• Write content for quarterly newsletters to donors
• Develop fundraising communications materials for the organisation such as brochures, case statements, social media content, etc.

Requirements

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in development studies or any other related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in grant writing with a successful track record for securing significant funding commitments from donors
• Proven experience with writing quality proposals for local and international donors and an understanding of technical and financial requirements for grant proposals
• Fluency in English (both oral and written) and the ability to communicate professionally with partners and donors
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to tell compelling stories and leverage impact data for strong proposals
• Proficiency with computer applications for drafting proposals as well as publishing/designing fundraising communications materials (ex. Microsoft Office applications; Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)
• Timeliness and professionalism are of extreme importance for this role

Desirable: 

• Result orientated
• Understanding of data protection