• Research and identify potential funding opportunities from institutional donors and corporates • Write customized concept notes, project ideas and project proposals and ensure their timely submission; • Adapt, customize and align projects undertaken by the organization, with the mandate of donors; • Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with potential donor agency partners and related government departments, corporations, academic and other relevant agencies; • Ensure that appropriate systems are in place to deliver resource mobilization strategy, including an effective information management system; • Promote linkages to institutional funding sources and the corporate sector • Undertake independent research to identify alternative resources for the long-term sustainability of the organization; • Represent the organization at forums and networks with sector/ non-sectoral representatives for greater outreach. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES: Qualifications: • Post Graduate Diploma in Finance or Social Work or Communication, or other relevant discipline Experience: • Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in donor fund raising • Experience of networking, negotiating and influencing, at a senior level and with high profile clients; • Good knowledge of the social development sector Essential Skills and Competencies: • Sound understanding of non-profit fundraising principles; • Excellent proposal writing skills; • Dynamic personality and ability to engage with people; • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Strong networking and negotiation skills; • Willingness to travel.