Resource Mobilization Officer at Southern African Development Community (SADC)

Job Description

Purpose of the job:

Under the overall supervision of the Director of Policy, Planning and Resource Mobilisation and direct supervision of the Senior Officer – Planning and Programming, the incumbent is responsible for mobilising funds for SADC programmes through the coordination of dialogue and fostering of partnerships with International Cooperating Partners (ICPs) and other donors.

 

 

Duties and Responsibilities;

Resource Mobilisation and ICP Support

• Coordinate the organisation of meetings with ICPs.
• Logistics planning and organisation for bilateral and courtesy meetings with ICPs
• Preparation of documentation for the SADC/ ICP meetings.
• Attendance to and facilitation of ICP conferences and meetings.
• Preparation of progress reviews of agreed action plans resulting from the meetings and discussions with ICPs.
• Preparation and presentation of reports and reviews on ICP coordination, resource mobilisation and development cooperation
• Coordinate the mobilisation of resources for funding of SADC programmes.
• Development of capacity building framework and training of SADC staff on resource mobilisation.
• Check compliance with the ICP policies and guidelines, rules and regulations, and signed commitments.
• Participate in negotiations with ICPs.
• Day to day liaison with ICPs.
• Coordinate development assistance to SADC.
• Maintenance and update of the SADC Donor matrix.
• Maintenance of the Development Cooperation Information System (DCIS).
• Research and adopt best practices in own specialised area of work, and maintain high level of knowledge in order to effectively undertake the duties of the post.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervising officer.

Position Requirements

Qualifications

• At least a Master’s Degree in Economics or related technical field from a recognized institution

Professional Certification

• Certification in Programme Finance / Development Funding

Specialised Knowledge

• Knowledge of techniques and approaches for donor coordination
• Proficient in the use of computers and computer software relevant to the position

Experience

• At least 7 -10 years of similar experience within a public or private sector, regional or international organisation

Skills Requirements

• Communication and presentation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Negotiation, networking and relationship building skills
• Organisational skills (planning, time management, work prioritisation)
• Research, analytical and problem-solving skills

Competency Requirements

• Capable of maintaining quality whilst working under pressure and adhering to deadlines.
• Conceptual and practical thinking.
• Customer focused.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and largely unsupervised.
• Maintain confidentiality and respectful of sensitive situations.
• Methodical and organised, with a high level of attention to details.
• Organisational awareness with an understanding of how to engage the organisation to get things done.
• Professionalism and adherence to good work ethics.
• Question status quo / conventional approaches and encourage new ideas and innovations for progress.
• Resilience and personal drive, self-motivation.
• Results and performance driven.
• Team player.

Tenure of appointment

The term of appointment of the Director, Industrial Development and Trade shall be for a fixed period of four (4) years, renewable once for another period of four (4) years. While appointments for positions (2–19) will be on a fixed-term contract for four (4) years, renewable twice for an equal period, subject to:

• satisfactory completion of 6 months’ probation;
• satisfactory performance;
• retirement age limit of 60 years; and
• the continued need for the position.

 

 

Eligibility

The positions are open to qualified applicants who:

• Are 52 years old or younger. This requirement is based on the Organization’s need to recruit staff who can serve for a reasonable period of time before reaching the mandatory retirement age of 60 years.
• Are from the following eligible Member States: Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Applications should be accompanied by the following:

1. a cover letter stating the position that you want to be considered for and describing how your qualifications, experience, and competencies are relevant to the position;
2. not more than five (5) pages of updated curriculum vitae;
3. certified copies of your degree(s), Diploma(s) and Certificate(s); and
4. duly signed and completed SADC Application Form.

Should you be shortlisted, you will be required to produce evidence of educational and professional qualifications supporting your application, on the day of your interview.

Gender Mainstreaming

SADC is an equal opportunity employer and particularly encourages applications from female candidates.

If you are results orientated, you have a passion for the transformation and development of Southern Africa and possess the required competencies, please submit your application.

Only applicants who meet the requirements of the SADC Secretariat and being considered for an interview, will be contacted. Should you not hear from the SADC Secretariat within two months after the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

For further details on the position that you want to apply for, job profiles, and SADC Application Form, refer to the SADC Website: www.sadc.int

Details can also be obtained from the National Contact Point in your respective country.