Francophone Resource Mobilization Coordinator

• Primary objectives for this position include: review of identified funding opportunities; coordinate and support the development of strategic grant applications, timely review and submission of grant applications; facilitate donor intelligence and assurance of strategic alignment of CIFOR-ICRAF’s objectives with funder priorities and objectives; assist and support outreach and stewardship of major global donors and prospects; and contribute to standardized processes, tools and resources for unsolicited fundraising.

Duties and responsibilities

• Improved development and submission of high-quality concept notes and proposals to donors.
• Improved CIFOR/ICRAF-wide proposal-writing capacity.
• Strengthened relations with current donors and prospects with increased revenue available to implementation of CIFOR-ICRAF’s 2020-2030 Strategy.
• Enhanced institutional reputation as global research authority.

Proposal/ Program Development and Coordination

• Coordinate the research and verification of new funding opportunities for relevant global campaigns and/or initiatives.
• Support global Research teams in all stages of pre-award functions (concept note/proposal development, planning, drafting, editing, internal clearances and submission of high value solicitation documents) and efficient transfer of approved awards to Programme/Grant Management.

Strategy, Analysis and Reporting

• Maintain efficient knowledge sharing and information system and manage donor intelligence to enable successful funding approaches and institutional understanding of CIFOR-ICRAF’s resource development activities.
• Support the RM team leader on reporting progress in key areas of the funding strategy and preparation of briefing materials for donor presentations and/or meetings.
• Support unsolicited fundraising processes and practices.
• Coordinate with the RM Team and other corporate units on donor stewardship, communications and cultivation of major global donors and prospects.
• Provide critical feedback for the development of a standardized process (RM Strategy) for program development linked to CIFOR- ICRAF Key Performance Areas (KPAs) support the development and submission of high-quality programs and coordinated planning.
• Work with the RM team on the development of guidance notes, standard operating procedures, tools, templates, best practices, lessons learned, and ensure consistent use of required tools by scientists.
• Support the development of Funder Profiles in an online system.
• Work with the team on enhancing tools and processes that support “go/ no go” decisions and the monitoring of progress with unsolicited progress support management decisions in relation to unsolicited fundraising.

Education, knowledge and experience

• Master’s degree in international relations, Conservation/Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Development, or a related degree (an undergraduate degree with 5 years’ relevant work experience will be considered).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in resource mobilization with proven track record of raising substantial funds for international organizations, UN agencies, and/or international non-governmental organizations – preferably in francophone Africa.
• Ability to link sectors and maximize resource mobilization capacity with donors and other development partners.
• Knowledge of national/global development agendas and goals.
• Understanding of project cycle management.
• Experience in working with diverse teams.
• Above average written and presentation skills.
• Experience with fundraising databases.
• Fluency in English and French mandatory (Spanish desirable).