General Manager – Resource
Mobilization & Donor Outreach

The job incumbent will be responsible to develop / write donor proposals and concept notes based on organization’s strategy, approach and donor interest and requirements. He/she shall conduct prospect research on donor agencies and corporations to evaluate prospects for corporate and donor grants. The role requires to implement new research techniques as they arise; strive to design prospect research methodology for the organization. The incumbent will be custodian of documentation of institutional knowledge and program activities in coordination with relevant sector coordinators and organization’s management. The person will develop quality grant proposals according to set guidelines; comply with all follow-up grants reporting as required by all stakeholders. He/she shall prioritize projects to keep multiple projects moving in a timely manner, meet deadlines and manage supplemental material required for proposals. The person will be required to identify information and supporting documents, required to furnish proposal requirements. The role will require to establish and maintain contact and relationships with donor agencies’ contacts and program officers. The incumbent shall track statistics relevant to development and provide with written materials necessary for donor stewardship. The person will be required to work with other departments to gather information necessary to report to corporate/foundation funders on current grant programs.

At least 16 years of education or Masters in Social Sciences and relevant disciplines / Project Management/Masters in Business Administration / Masters in Public Administration. At least 10 years of relevant experience in professional writing including successful proposals to institutional donors, grant writing or other technical writing experience with at least 3 years in team management role. Demonstrated experience in using online databases and other sources to locate biographical, financial, and relevant information. The candidate should have the ability to seek and synthesize information and communicate in a compelling and succinct form. He/she should be a self-motivated, detail-oriented, and a highly-organized individual. Exceptional research and analytical skills are a must to swift through funding opportunities and analyze information, understand calls for proposal and TORs and present these in a coherent and succinct form. Must be able to communicate clearly and sensitively with external stakeholders. An ideal candidate should be a team player with collaborative management style to delegate tasks in the team along with excellent leadership, coaching and interpersonal skills.  He/she should have the ability to manage professional relationships efficiently and effectively. The candidate must be able to think strategically and a result-oriented individual with good decision making, analytical and problem-solving skills.

All candidates are requested to submit their updated resumes along with the online application.