Resource Mobilisation Manager

Position Summary

Responsible for overseeing all grant fundings for the organisation and facilitating the funding approval process for project resources. The role also ensures the donor-compliant design and timely submission of concept notes and proposal packages.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead implementation of the Country Office funding strategy to diversify and strengthen funding sources
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with institutional donors, donor governments, UN agencies, multilateral institutions, embassies, foundations, INGOs and National Offices to strengthen positioning, influence and funding opportunities
• Lead donor intelligence, opportunity mapping, and strategic positioning to maximise funding opportunities
• Identify and prioritise strategic funding opportunities aligned with the Country Strategy, and lead the development of high-quality, evidence-based, donor-compliant concept notes and proposals
• Ensure integration of gender equality, child protection, safeguarding, inclusion and humanitarian standards in all submissions
• Oversee proposal development processes, ensuring quality assurance, internal approvals and timely submission
• Coordinate development of donor pitches, presentations, and capability statements
• Monitor donor trends, funding landscapes, and emerging opportunities to inform strategic planning
• Coordinate consortium development processes, including partner mapping, selection, teaming arrangements, governance structures, and partnership agreements
• Facilitate partner assessment, due diligence, and partnership management processes in accordance with organisational policies
• Ensure compliance with donor regulations, internal policies, funding approval processes, and contractual obligations
• Oversee cost recovery principles and ensure financial sustainability across proposals and awards
• Strengthen organisational learning and feedback loops to improve proposal quality and success rates
• Lead and develop the RM Team while promoting effective collaboration across programme, finance, MERL, communications, and operations teams
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in International Humanitarian/Development, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or related field
• 8–10 years of progressively responsible experience in resource mobilisation, fundraising, grants management, or strategic partnerships in an INGO/UN or similar environment
• Proven track record of securing institutional funding from bilateral, multilateral, and philanthropic donors
• Experience leading complex proposal development processes and consortium bids
• Strong knowledge of donor compliance, grant management, and cost recovery principles
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and contributing to senior management decision-making
• Strong commitment to gender equality, safeguarding, PSHEA, and inclusion
• Strong negotiation, facilitation and influencing skills
• Strong proficiency in spoken and written communication
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment

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Employer details:

A Well-known International Non-Governmental Organisation

Salary:

2,200 USD

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