Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the above position which has arisen within an International NGO present in Zimbabwe. This is a one-year contract (with 3 months’ probation). Prospects of contract renewal are dependent on resource availability and individual performance, particularly meeting job targets. The purpose of the position is to lead resource mobilization/fundraising/proposal writing work of the organization.

Summary of duties

Document resource requirements and prepare resource mobilisation strategy and plan for the organization; Perform donor intelligence for the organization and its affiliates; Expand the organization’s donor network and explore relevant consortia; Write project proposals; Participate in project monitoring and providing technical guidance to project implementation; Support preparation of donor reports; Capacity building the organization’s affiliates (implementing partners) in resource mobilisation and proposal writing.

Profile of candidate

At least a Master’s degree in international development or any relevant social science; At least 10 years of progressive experience in resource mobilisation and fundraising; At least 5 years of experience in project implementation and monitoring; Experience in youth work, education and/or livelihoods-focused education programming; Proven track-record of fundraising for development projects; Traceable experience of writing successful funding proposals for small and big funding agencies.

Personal characteristics

Team player; Collaborative; Self-driven; Result-oriented; Passion for youth work; Strong value-driven person and professional ethics; Loyal to mission of the organization

Salary: Comparable to those of local Zimbabwean NGOs

Eligibility: Zimbabwean residents only