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• Company: SASPEN
• Location: Zambia
• State: Lusaka
• Job type: Full-Time
• Job category: Administrative/Secretarial Jobs in Zambia

Background

The Southern African Social Protection Experts Network (SASPEN), is a non-profit loose alliance of stakeholders, scholars and consultants who engage with social protection, promoting fostering, expanding and improving social protection in the SADC region and beyond. As a network SASPEN links social protection experts and institutions. Activities of the network include country workshops, international conferences, seminars, publications, joint research and dissemination of information on social protection.

As a long-term sustainability strategy to becoming an independent and self-sustaining institution, SASPEN has developed alternative approaches to mobilizing resources to implement its regional programs. Secretariat with the support of the fundraising and sustainability committee have developed a resource mobilisation and sustainability plan to meet the current and future needs of SASPEN.

SASPEN seeks a Resource Mobilisation Specialist on short-term assignment to implement the resource mobilisation and sustainability strategy with the objective of increasing regular resources and Identifying possible sources to meet objectives and financial targets in response to SASPENs need for growth and sustainability.

Reporting: The Resource Mobilisation specialist will report to the Network Coordinator.

Terms of Reference/Duties of Resource Mobilisation Officer

Deliverables

• Monthly reports against targets in Resource Mobilisation and Sustainability Strategy (RMSS)
• Establish research unit, inclusive of guidelines and policy
• Timely targeting of funding opportunities
• At least 70% successful proposals /concepts against funding targets reached
• Strengthen existing partnerships and establish new partnerships against set targets in RMSS

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conducting research on potential donors/partners and proactively identifying funding opportunities
• Engage with current and new donors, to build strategic partnerships through regular meetings with existing/potential donors, phone calls, updates, briefing sessions, briefing notes and donor visits.
• Develop proposals and concepts to diverse sources, inclusive of development partners, think tanks, academia, policy-makers, philanthropists, and foundations.
• Develop and strengthen partnerships for joint proposals with credible organizations in the region.
• Produce RMSS Plans and Reports as per stipulated periods and requirements.
• Organize resource mobilization events i.e. Donor Round Tables.
• Build staff capacity on resource mobilization at all levels, including the development of tools and skills to aid staff in resource mobilization.
• The consultant will also be responsibly promoting the brand of SASPEN regionally and
  internationally, raising awareness about the organization’s work at various forums
• Establish the research and policy Unit, knowledge management of systems to build institutional memory and maximize efficiencies, inclusive of document database (reports, proposals, briefs, correspondence, Agreements etc.); online donor database of information; the RMSS Action plans; and other systems that may be developed.

Required Skills and Competencies

• An advanced university degree (master’s or higher) in Social Sciences, International Relations,
  Public Policy, Social Policy, Development Studies or other relevant disciplines; (Specialized
  training in Resource Mobilisation will be considered an asset)
• Working knowledge of social protection and key players in the region
• Understanding of SASPENS strategic objectives and goals;
• A minimum of eight years’ relevant professional work experience, in a resource mobilization capacity;
• Proven ability to develop effective long-term strategic fundraising plans and relations;
• Previous networks/connections within the Resource Mobilization field will be considered a strong asset
• Proven ability to implement plans consistent with agreed strategies, identify priority activities,
  and adjust priorities as needed to meet organizational goals within set targets;
• Proven management capacity and ability to prepare to develop successful funding proposals;
• Strategic thinker with strong networking, negotiation, and interpersonal skills;
• Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills;

 

Method of Application

If you meet the above requirements, send your CV and cover letter to [email protected].

Do not attach copies of your certificates.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 26th February 2021.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

SASPEN reserves the right to re-advertise if suitable applicants are not found