Resource Mobilization and Planning Officer Job Vacancies

The ACT Resource Mobilization and Planning Officer, to be based in Nairobi Kenya, reports to the African Conservation Tillage Network (ACT) Executive Secretary and is responsible for:

• Developing a resource mobilization strategy and related plan of action.
• Identifying and exploiting all possible means of resource mobilization, expand the present support base, plan and assist ACT to negotiate partnership agreements with donors.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create good working relations with donor organizations and the donor platform on Conservation Agriculture, climate change and improved livelihoods, while providing advocacy for ACT activities.
• Exchange information required for resource mobilization, project formulation and implementation with the ACT staff, relevant stakeholders and partners;
• Develop the necessary networks to support resource mobilization and partnerships.
• Organize regular donor meetings to inform donors on ACT activities, policies and offer discussion platform between ACT and the donor community and raise awareness on financial needs in the sector;
• Scan the donors’ strategies on a regular basis and identify funding possibilities for the execution of ACT’s strategic plan;
• Assess options for non-traditional support to ACT e.g. Exchange of officials/experts, provision of Technical Assistance etc;
• Identify new and/or non-traditional donors or foundations for funding/support opportunities to ACT related activities;
• Cooperate with the Knowledge and information department to prepare appropriate profile and messages for ACT when approaching potential donors;
• Liaise with all technical partners and regularly check websites to guarantee appropriate gathering and sharing of information;
• Coordinate with ACT management team to understand funding gaps or funding needs.
• Assure timely update on required resources and prioritize the needs in collaboration with ACT hierarchy and management team;
• Be able to comprehend rural development programs/projects and assist the ACT Executive Secretary and Program Staff in developing Project Proposals focusing on conservation agriculture;
• Assure appropriate lay-out en content (non-technical) of project/programme proposals before submission to potential donors;
• Inform the Executive Director of ACT on a regular basis on funding opportunities and relational issues with technical and other partners;
• Prepare & Update ACT resource mobilization strategy whenever required.
• Promote new and innovative financing mechanism towards achieving outstanding results and for the fulfilment of the ACT mandate;
• Prepare, maintain and regularly update the potential donor database for ACT related activities
• Perform any other tasks and duties as assigned by the ACT Executive Director

How to apply

Submit your application including motivation letter, CV/resumé and state your salary expectation via e-mail not later than 15th February 2011 to: hr@act-africa.org

ACT is an equal opportunity employer.