Resource Mobilization Officer
About the role:
The successful candidate
will support RM efforts by contributing up-to-date information, intel and
analyses of the funder and partnership landscape relevant to CIP. Also, the
selected candidate will provide administrative and substantive support to the
daily business operations of the unit and the organization as a whole. This
position will report to the Resource Mobilization Director and would be based
preferably in Nairobi, Kenya; but candidates from other countries where CIP has
operations are welcome to apply.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead data, analysis and intelligence on funders and partners:
- Closely monitor the engagement landscape as it relates to CIP
to ensure key information on funder and partner priorities is kept
up-to-date and relevant,
- Closely monitor changes in global development agendas, and
opportunities and risks with regards to CIP mandate and scope of
operations
- Providing input to development of funder engagement
strategies, as appropriate.
- Develop forecast models and scenario planning for country,
region or HQ institutional funding income to inform operational and
strategic decision making
- Production of market insight and trend analysis. This will
include analysis on any key shocks to the ODA market, competitor analysis
and strategic advice for decision making.
Lead design and manage
(ICT-based) processes, systems and tools for DAI
- Support design and improvement of processes, systems and
tools required to collect, analyses and interpret data and present it in a
clear way useful for tactical decision-making and planning.
- Collect and analyze internal data to ensure that information
in all relevant RM databases and reporting matrices is updated and
correct.
- Assist in the preparation of reports and analysis for high
level internal reporting requirements, including Board documentation.
- Support maintenance of CIP RM proposal data for One CGIAR
monthly pipeline reporting.
- Oversee internal audit compliance with CIP RMU processes and
procedures.
- Production of financial reporting and pipeline analysis,
tracking Institutional Funding performance against Key Performance
Indicators, contributing to the RM Dashboard
Support identification and
development of funding opportunities
- Identify new funding opportunities and new funders.
- Conduct opportunity eligibility reviews.
- Serve as Proposal Manager for selected opportunities.
- Support the PNM process, collecting documentation, monitoring
OCS system for PNM, quality check of PNM submissions, drafting PNM minutes
and following up as required with PIs and other colleagues/units
concerned.
Support funder outreach
and engagement
- Based on data analysis and intelligence gathered, assist in
preparation of talking points, meeting bios and other information required
to support funder and partner engagement.
- Manage and track internal communications with internal and
external stakeholders as required.
Support RM team
- Provide backstopping support to other RM staff as required.
- Provide support to the RMU and CIP administrative processes
and functions, as assigned by the RMD, such as attendance to RMU meetings.
- Train/monitor junior consultant workload as required.
- Comply with national and international health and safety
laws, regulations, and standards. Provide input into the monthly RM
reporting
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (with thesis completed) in Business
Administration, Financial Management, Operations or related field.
- At least 8 years of professional experience in resource
mobilization or related areas.
- Proficient in MS Office, especially in MS Word,
PowerPoint,Experience with ICT tools, databases, dashboards, and other
visualization formats to collect, store and present RM information.
- Experience with analysis, preparations of reports and briefs
- Excellent budgeting and preparing presentations.
- Advanced written and oral communication skills in English.
- Knowledge of French or Spanish would be an advantage.
How To Apply
