Specialist II, Resource Mobilization and Fundraising

Position title: Specialist II, Resource Mobilization and Fundraising
ChildFund Office: Ethiopia
Manager/ Supervisor title: Country Director
Position type: Full-time fixed term
Work environment: On-site

About ChildFund

ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization that works in 23 countries to connect children with the people, resources and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, no matter where they are.

ChildFund’s Values

ChildFund values a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment where everyone is welcomed and celebrated equally. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission.

ChildFund’s Commitment

ChildFund International has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives in the delivery of its mission and services for children. ChildFund is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace as well as in the communities where it delivers programs and services. ChildFund expects every staff member, partner, and representative to adhere to this commitment and to ensure all organizational policies and standards are followed. This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal records check and/or disclosure to ensure program participants are safeguarded.

About This Role

The Resource Mobilization and Fund-Raising Specialist focuses on grants acquisition- will support ChildFund International’s overall grant acquisition strategy in the country office.

As part of the country office’s grants team, the Specialist will allocate 100% of their time to grants acquisition, with focus on (a) pre-positioning and capture of upcoming grant funding opportunities of large $ and/or significant programmatic value, and (b) in the timely preparation of high-quality grant proposals. The Resource Mobilization and Fund-Raising Specialist will work in close coordination and collaboration with ChildFund’s Global Grant Acquisition and Grant Management Teams.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supports the development and maintenance of effective relationships with current and prospective donors, thus obtaining advance information and pre-positioning on upcoming grant funding opportunities. Continuous research and gather information from donors on future grant opportunities for program implementation, advocacy and research.
• Working in close coordination with the CO’s Technical Team and the Global Business Development Team, participate in the successful capture planning of relevant grant funding opportunities including the search for partner and collaborating organizations, key staff, and the advance preparation of capacity statements and other relevant documentation.
• Participate in the preparation and updating of the country office’s resource mobilization plan, its pipeline of upcoming grant opportunities and its grant-related records in Salesforce and relevant databases.
• Fully apply in his/her daily work ChildFund’s Grants Acquisition Playbook, and its Grants Acquisition and Management Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in the preparation and presentation of grant proposals and budgets and the successful submission of competitive grant proposals, operational and financial reports in collaboration with the relevant Program and Finance staff; ensure best practice is communicated, followed and shared in all aspects of grants management.

Child Safeguarding

• Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with Child fund’s Child Safeguarding Policy. ChildFund International is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of
• children with whom it is in contact and to conduct its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children.

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant area is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
• At least 5 years of professional experience, including a minimum of two years of experience in grants acquisition with focus on institutional donors, e.g. USAID, European Union, Global Fund, UNICEF, foundations, corporations.

Required Competencies

ChildFund’s Core Competencies

• Teamwork: the ability to work effectively and collaborate with others; values and respects individual differences.
• Communication: demonstrates empathy and tact when communicating with others and uses a storytelling approach when appropriate.
• Results orientation gets things done; takes proactive steps to achieve organizational goals and quality standards.
• Decision making uses good judgement, critical thinking, and non-traditional ways to evaluate problems and opportunities; reflects and innovates to improve decisions and outcomes.
• Resilience: thrives and grows in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments. The role requires proactive problem-solving, delivering contextualized solutions, and mitigating risks identified through spot checks to maintain project continuity.

Other Required Competencies

• Proven language proficiency in written and spoken English
• Computer literacy in financial systems, MS-Word, Excel
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Sound judgement and ability to work effectively with others at all levels
• Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, participatory approach and sustainable development.
• Organized and disciplined approach to problem solving and to activity design and implementation including proficiency in the application of known methods and tools.
• Demonstrated networking, presentation, public speaking and interpersonal skills.
• A minimum of professional proficiency in English is required

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.