Resource Mobilization Officer at Umunthu Plus

ABOUT US

Umunthu Plus (UP) is a Malawian not for profit organization registered with Government of Malawi, Council for Non-Governmental Organization of Malawi (CONGOMA) and NGO Regulatory Authority (NGORA). Umunthu Plus is implementing programs focusing on health, education, Agriculture and Climate Change, Gender and human rights and general livelihood targeting most vulnerable populations.

Umunthu Plus will be implementing a Gender Justice Project entitled; Community Action for Gender Empowerment (CAGE) for a period of five(5) years under the Civil Society Strengthening Fund (CSSF)with financial support from a consortium of partners(Tilitonse Foundation, Comic Relief and UK International Development).

In this regard Umunthu Plus is seeking to hire qualified candidates to fill the following positions;

Resource Mobilization Officer –Location: Nkhotakota

Description:

We are looking for a fundraiser with experience in the international development sector to help us increase our income from trusts, INGOs, foundations and institutional funders.

Reporting To: Programs Manager

Job Type: Full time

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the entire proposal development process for identified funding opportunities, working closely with Umunthu Plus Management team to develop high-quality funding applications. This includes developing narrative, budgets, log frames/logical models and theory of change in accordance with funder guidelines.
• Remain abreast of funders trends, build organizational understanding of new funders, and contribute information for prioritization of funding opportunities.
• Generate leads, identify co-founding partners, analyse opportunities, pitch ideas and develop internal stakeholder buy-in to go after opportunities
• To assist in mobilizing non-financial resources from private sectors entities, individuals and corporate agencies  Identify and cultivate relations with strategic implementing partners for prospective consortium style initiatives
• Maintain the donor database in place to ensure it is an up-to-date and dynamic document and share its contents systematically with the Executive Director and the organization team members.
• Develop generic templates for quick response to calls where donors do not provide templates

Requirements and Skills:

• Previous proposal development and proposal-writing experience.
• Good people, presentation and networking skills, with a proven track record of building and managing effective relationships.
• A good working knowledge of the small / medium NGO sector and sustainable funding models.
• Relevant experience with institutional donors and trusts and foundations.
• Experience engaging new donors and opening new partnership opportunities.
• Flexible, self-motivated and highly organised to carry out a part-time role and make the most of opportunities to develop and grow.
• Finance and budget development experience
• Excellent external communication and writing skills.
• Highly organized team player, with a pro-active and flexible work style.
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience in international development or the social sector more broadly.
• Humility, integrity and a sense of humor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field
• Those with additional Certification in project management, fundraising and grant writing will have an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the NGO sector or fundraising-related roles.
• Proven track record of successful fundraising from major donors, corporate sponsors, or foundations.

Method Of Application

Applications with curriculum Vitae (CV), three traceable referees and relevant copy certificates should be emailed to the following address;

The Executive Director
Umunthu Plus
P.O. Box 26
Nkhotakota

E-mail, [email protected]

Deadline for applications is Saturday 26th April, 2025. Please note that attachments should only be in Ms Word or PDF. Zipped files Must Not be attached.

Only applications from shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.