Strategy and Resource Mobilization Officer Job Vacancy at Brick by Brick in Uganda

Position Overview
The Strategy and Resource Mobilization Officer will ensure that all relevant resource mobilization activities are developed, coordinated, and implemented in the most efficient and effective manner in line with quality management standards and the results-based approach. The fellow will be responsible for developing customized fundraising strategies and policies, tools and mechanisms for implementation; advising on resource mobilization and related communication aspects; ensuring full alignment of resource mobilization activities with internal colleagues and partners; promoting Brick by Brick fundraising activities to potential donors and partners in resource mobilization; and generating fundraising proposals and other resource mobilization innovations in order to reach annual targets.

Responsibilities
With guidance from Executive Directors (ED) and Program Director (PD) in collaboration with other internal and external implementation partners, develop a specific fundraising approach for Brick by Brick and provide advice and support to EDs and relevant staff in the implementation of this strategy
Establish and broaden relations with traditional or non-traditional donors and financial partners and analyze information on their funding priorities and trends; advise Brick by Brick on methods to develop bankable projects; explore possible sources of funding and coordinate strategic program development opportunities with relevant Brick by Brick stakeholders to raise funds
Develop Brick by Brick’s resource mobilization capacity through establishing a sound, methodological, coordinated and long-term approach to resource mobilization
 
Desired Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree*
Preferred: Advanced university degree in finance, business, public administration, public health, international relations, or related field
Experience in fundraising, resource mobilization, and project development preferably in the field of international health, with progressive scope of responsibilities*
Proven record of mobilizing resources in private and public sectors, preferably in the field of human health
  
During the fellowship year, all fellows are provided with:
A living stipend of $550/month
Housing and utilities
Health insurance
A professional development grant of $600
An award of $1500 upon successful completion of the fellowship year
Travel costs covered to and from placement site, training and retreats

How To Apply:
http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply-to-be-a-fellow/application/