Plan International is an international humanitarian, child-centered development organization without religious, political or government affiliation. Child sponsorship is the basic foundation of the organization. Plan’s vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies, which respect people’s rights and dignity.
Plan International maintains a zero tolerance policy against child abuse and violations world wide.
Job Title: Resource Mobilization Manager
Location: Juba office
Reports to: The Director
Opening: 1 Vacancy
(OPEN TO SUDANESE NATIONALS ONLY)
JOB PURPOSE
The RMM will take a lead role in identifying and sourcing for funding and resource opportunities from multiple sources, and will coordinate and manage the grants systems. He/she will further take a lead role in the design and implementation of the Resource Mobilization strategy including management and coordination of grants, representation and building relations with donors and embassies at the country & regional level, provision of technical support and advice on grant proposal development to the program team members both at country and level and field level offices and the development of innovative approaches in mobilizing resources locally and within the NOs.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead Designing , Planning, Implementation and review of Resources Mobilization Strategy and Plan of PSSP, including international grants, local grants and community led resources
- Support the development and implementation of grant-management systems, processes and procedures at country level
- Lead the identification of funding opportunities, development of proposals and agreements, reporting and review of grants funding
- Identify, develop, maintain and guide Plan South Sudan in planning for and management of respective partners that Plan South Sudan can engage with at the local, RO, NO and international level
- Maintain close contact and pursue a focused dialogue with all decentralized multilateral and bilateral donor agencies in Southern Sudan with the aim of benefiting from their funds.
- Work hand in hand with the National Offices to identify existing and potential grants opportunities for Southern Sudan in the donor countries.
- Develop, implement and regularly update strategies for resource mobilization with a focus on expanding the available resource base, and provide regular reporting on the progress of the fundraising plan.
- Profiling Plan amongst donors in Southern Sudan based on Plan’s specific programmatic niche and contributions in such a way that can lead to build a solid donor base with local and international donors
- Assist Plan South Sudan in identifying and integrating resource generation strategies in the Country Strategic Plans and supporting the development and implementation of grant-management systems.
- Ensure that the operations of the grants department are effectively and efficiently planned and managed
Deliverables
- Lead and manage the process of developing and revising the Plan International South Sudan grants strategy
- Develop a realistic cost recovery policy for Plan South Sudan to be shared and adhered to
- Prepare Plan South Sudan Internal Monthly grants financial reports reflecting both current portfolio and expenditure prepared and shared accordingly
- Based on the general and specific requirements, produce high quality financial reports & review narrative reports with program team, to donors, regional office, national offices and international headquarters developed and shared accordingly.
- Organize Appropriate Training on Resources and Mobilization and building relationships
- Ensure involvement of Plan Southern Sudan Staff from Program, Finance, and Management on process of Resources Mobilization Process
- Participate in year end budget preparation for the organization
- Create, write and co-coordinate professional accurate timely reports
Qualifications and experience
- A minimum of a University degree in Economics, Social works or related development fields
- A masters’ degree in development, management, or a related development field is desirable
- A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in a related field and resources mobilization
- A strong awareness of current issues in the field of development, community based resource opportunities
- Proven computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft software including MS Word processing, Power point presentation, Excel spreadsheets, e-mail and web based research.
- Use of virtual office applications will be an added advantage
- Experience in networking with local and international NGOs, NOs/donors, Ministry-level partners, and local community-based organizations.
- Experience in fund raising and resource mobilization at local and international levels
- Demonstrated record of excellence and extensive experience in managing grants including grants support
- Knowledge of various donor requirements.
- Extensive knowledge in Program planning, design development and management.
- Proven ability to develop and write grants proposals
- Proven ability in grant reporting
- Excellent networking and partnership building skills
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment
Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job holder at any time.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply
PLAN MAINTAINS A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY AGAINST FRAUD
An application letter with CV should be sent to the Human Resources Administrator at the Plan Office, Juba Hai Malakal or hr.ssn@plan-international.org by 11th July 2010
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
NB: Applications once submitted shall not be returned after the position has been filled.