Key Responsibilities:
Develop relations internally and externally through GFOI pipelines, targets, and forecasts (70%):
Lead on pre-positioning and pipeline strategies for the region, engaging with key stakeholders in the area office and national offices and providing guidance on opportunities to pursue
Provide leadership and support to NO colleagues in pre-positioning meetings with donors and peers
Coordinate multiple high-quality Go/No Go processes, proposals and After-Action Reviews for AFR region in collaboration with GFOI and key (internal/external) stakeholders and provide support in the proposal development process to increase the number of awards
Share trends, best practices, and emerging opportunities in institutional fundraising with the AO and NOs
Identify opportunities through forecasts and market intelligence in line with the NO strategic plans and share with key stakeholders
Prepare briefings to inform GFOI Dir EME/AFR and HFHI leadership about trends in FOI funding in AFR as a region
Ensure updates to the CRM system and other management tools are made regularly
Support NOs/AOs teams with specific pieces of donor or funding research, capacity statements, and proposal support
Provide GFNs with African programmatic insights that will inform FOI proposals
Work with the AO to identify FOI fundraising capacity gaps in the NOs and propose initiatives to build capacity which will lead to high-quality successful proposals
Manage the priorities for the intern
Develop and manage training NOs/Branches and AO staff on FOI tools for effective fundraising (20%):
Support the GFOI Dir EME/AFR with the development of relevant GFOI tools and training for the Africa HFHI network and encourage AFR FOI champions
Guide the execution of donor strategies in close collaboration with internal HFHI/HFH network colleagues providing guidance where NOs do not have the capacity/experience
Develop/Refine the AFR FOI pre-positioning plan to increase partnerships in the AFR region
Other related duties assigned by supervisor
Key Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in International Development, Global Affairs or International Relations
At least 5 years of FOI partnership/fundraising experience with bilateral and multilateral institutions such as, EU, FCDO, USAID, World Bank etc.
Resource development experience in securing grants with the top funders in the sector
Solid expertise in pre-positioning and networking and establishing successful relationships leading to pipeline growth
Proficient in analyzing FOI trends, grant guidelines/requirements, coordinating program development/review and budget development/review
Proven commitment to promoting gender equity and inclusion internally and during prepositioning with institutional donors and including it in proposals
Understanding of donor priorities in terms of integrating gender
Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong interpersonal and presentation skills in English
Solutions-oriented and collaborative in an evolving, dynamic, inter-cultural global team. Reflects the organizational principles through on time delivery of work products in changing work terrains as the organization rapidly evolves
Disciplined; perform well under pressure and capable of balancing priorities to meet deadlines
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
Commitment to delivering excellent internal and external customer service
Computer literate; able to use word-processing, spreadsheet, database, and project communication software e.g., Microsoft TEAMS for global information sharing and knowledge management
Active support of HFHI Values & Commitments:
Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves
Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular
Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission
Safeguarding: HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguard our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work.
Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.
Preferred:
Some experience with integrating gender into program analysis, design, monitoring and evaluation
Experience working and communicating in French
