Resource Mobilization Officer

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The Management University of Africa (MUA) is a premier private university that aims at providing innovation, leadership and management solutions to industries and communities in Africa and beyond.

JOB SUMMARY

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREDMaster’s degree in a business-related field, with proven evidence of resourcemobilization successA Bachelor’s degree in Social SciencesExcellent Communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work collaboratively and courteously with colleagues throughout theUniversity, alumni, other constituents and the public.Demonstrate ability to strategize, implement and build programmes and activitiesthat target fundraising.Five years’ Experience in Resource mobilization.Demonstrate strong writing, planning and organizational skills.Flexibility and initiative as well as the ability to work independently, combinedwith the skills for thriving in a team environment to achieve institutional goals.Be of high ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to details and prioritization to meet deadlines.Computer applications: - MS Word, MS Power point, MS Excel (Spreadsheet)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Implementation of policies and procedures governing University Resource Mobilization.Implementation of University Resource mobilization strategies taking into account short- and long-term funding needs of the University.Initiate and participate in efforts to mobilize and build a sustainable funding basefor the University.Support implementation of resource mobilization strategies by managing relationships with donors and other stakeholders.Identifying and mapping potential donors and conducting periodic reviews ofdonor portfolio.Steward assigned donors in alignment with Resource mobilization stewardshippolicies and protocols.Develop a resource mobilization plan based on existing and potential donors andfundraising mechanismManage the overall and day-to-day activities related to mobilization of resources,monitoring and tracking funding needs and gaps.Develop specific project proposals in compliance with both the University and donor requirements.Research the interests and application requirements of the main donors and other sources of funding to the country. Provide technical advice to the executive director on prospective opportunities.Identify and partner with main charitable donors in the country.Establish and manage a network of donor contacts, track proposals submitted, funds.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Partnerships, Budgeting, financial planning, Business strategy, Grant and fund management

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education