Key responsibilities

The Resource Mobilization and business development Consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Lead Resource Mobilization Activities
• Conduct a review of AfricaNenda Foundation projects and programs tassess funding needs and current resource mobilization efforts;
• Conduct an assessment of funding landscape, current trends and funding mechanisms relevant
• AfricaNenda’s value proposition and build a database of multilateral, institutional and philanthropic donors tengage with
• Proactively research multilateral / philanthropic projects or program funding requests for proposals and lead proposal writing for relevant opportunities working with internal teams
• Work with project teams tmap country specific donor landscape and build thematic concept notes tsupport fundraising efforts for country specific IPS implementation
• Develop and implement AfricaNenda resource mobilization strategy working with cross functional project, advocacy and communication teams.
• Lead business development and support donor relations
• Work with internal partners (advocacy and communication teams) and external partners as well
• tdevelop fundraising messaging, tools and channels (presentations,pitch deck, concept notesetc…)
• Increase donor’s awareness of AfricaNenda Foundation’s work through cold calling, introductory calls, presentations, exploratory missions, events etc…
• Support technical teams tdevelop relevant content for donors (project presentations, focused newsletters etc…)
• Contribute treview and support research, publications, presentations as needed.

Skills and experience

Education

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline. Additional certificates /training in digital financial services will be an asset.

Experience

• At least 10 years of experience in private sector and development sector managing digital financial services projects and programs in developing countries.
• Proven experience in building partnerships with donors, philanthropy or multilaterals and securing funding (multi millions of dollars) for DFS project / program implementation
• Demonstrated experience in the coordination of funding proposal writting, working with multiple teams
• Working experience in global development, financial inclusion, mobile money, payment systems, particularly in Africa, is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical capabilities, strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)