Accountant - Head, Resource Mobilization Officer at Hamilton Lloyd and Associates

Description / Responsibilities

• We are looking to fill the role of Accountant-Head, Resource Mobilization Officer to oversee the overall activities related to mobilization of resources, grants management, funding needs and gaps, and the awards process;
• Maintain project calendars and milestones;
• Analyze information on project activities and monitor progress towards targets using various project management databases.

The qualified person will:

• Manage the resource mobilization plan and activities of the Foundation
• Develop fund generation and resource mobilization work plan and constantly follow-up the implementation of the plan,
• In collaboration with the foundation's leadership and Heads of Programs, map resource needs and develop resource mobilization strategies
• Keep up to date with the donor landscape, priorities and trends and work to identify new donors (including governments, foundations, individuals and industry)
• Coordinate and actively participate in the preparation, writing and submissions of grant proposals
• Establish guidelines and procedures for proposal development and monitoring that ensure effective coordination for resource mobilization, the approval of grant agreements, projecting and addressing financing gaps.
• Work with technical and communications teams to ensure communications and program objectives and activities are consistent with programmatic goals and resource mobilization needs
• To take the lead in identifying funding opportunities, listing them and sharing the information with the program team.
• Develop concept notes, proposals and budgets which drive the achievement of the foundation's strategic plan and align with donor priorities.
• Provide other support as required in the implementation of the Resource Mobilization Strategy.
• Support teams to ensure compliance on donor and other financial requirements, including ensuring timely and quality reporting
• Advise and manage the Foundation's endowment
• Promote and enhance existing partnerships and collaborations
• Manage and oversee the Account unit functions.

Key Qualifications and Experience Required

• Degree from a recognized university in Economics, Finances, International Development or any other relevant Field.
• MBA or ICAN is an added Advantage
• High level experience of at least 5 years with fund-raising/resource mobilization in international development with demonstrable success in resource mobilization
• Ability to work with donors as well as manage and build strategic donor relations; sound understanding of the donor financing landscape and processes;
• Ability to work on performance-based targets for fundraising;
• Excellent spoken and written English is essential, with experience in proposal development
• Ability to work with a range of stakeholders, from industry, civil society, governments and international organizations.