Resource Mobilization Manager

RESOURCE MOBILIZATION MANAGER
Position title: Resource Mobilization Manager  
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Department: Resource Mobilization Location Nairobi

Background: I Choose Life – Africa (ICL) is one of the leading Non-Governmental Organizations that has
contributed greatly to Sexual Reproductive Health efforts among the youth in Kenya today. The
organization works closely with the government, universities, communities and has programs in over
210 institutions (tertiary institutions and high schools) across 23 Counties in Kenya and reaches over 1
million youth annually with behavior change communication messages.

Vision & Mission: ICL's vision is to see a ‘Healthy Africa, Empowered People!’ The organization seeks
to support to the implementation of Vision 2030 through the cascading it to the Counties. ICL's mission
is to create a movement of individuals that enhance the quality of life for communities through Health
initiatives, Economic empowerment, Education, and improved Leadership and Governance and
Institutional Strengthening (HEAL&I).

Job Purpose: To identify and consolidate information about funding opportunities, coordinate concept
note and proposal development, and to support the development and management of donor
relationships. To support the development of unrestricted income streams through new business
ventures, alumni and individual support mobilization, and other fundraising activities and support
projects to mobilize community resources in order to reduce expenditure. In addition, support
counties in the actualization of their county strategic plans aligned to Vision 2030.

Key responsibility
1. Concept Notes and Proposal Development
a) Research new funding opportunities and donor priorities, consolidate information on donors
b) Review requests for proposals or applications with the RM team and communication manager
and advise on feasibility of the programs and/or projects
c) Directly contribute to proposal development by writing, reviewing and submitting proposals,
including maintaining high quality documentation of proposals.
d) Liaise with donor staff, partners and respective teams to consolidate inputs for proposals,
including managing to deadline select portions for the proposal
e) Lead cross-organization teams to development proposals, when assigned
f) Provide practical support to teams in proposal development, coordinating the internal review
process and providing substantive input on proposals
g) Edit and format proposals to a final form, as assigned

2. Develop Unrestricted Income Streams
a) Contribute to the research, business planning and launching of new business ventures as
assigned.
b) Contribute to the research, development, launching and maintenance of alumni programs as
assigned.
c) Contribute to the research, development and launching of fundraising campaigns in
collaboration with the Communications Team as assigned.
d) Support the planning and facilitation of fundraising activities and events, including identifying
and engaging potential corporate sponsors.

3. Mobilize Community Resources
a) Support community asset mapping within projects.
b) Support valuing cost share levels within projects and assessing cost share standard values at
organizational level.
c) Training and support of project staff to maximize community assets

4. Support and Train Project Teams and Affiliates in RM
a) Build ICL’s staff and partner’s capacity in resource mobilization by maintaining quality and fit
for purpose structures, systems and tools.
b) Support the facilitation of regular RM Team meetings.
c) Deliver training to ICL staff, Affiliates and other groups in resource mobilization as required.

5. Support RM Development and Management of Partner Relationships
a) Participate in strategic meetings, forums and processes to stay up to date with unfolding
events or issues and ensure that ICL is best placed to advice donors on such events or issues.
b) Develop and maintain partner intelligence and tracking tools.
c) Support RM Manager in establishing and maintaining regular contact with donors and
resource mobilization networks/groups in Kenya and abroad
d) Negotiate collaboration with partner institutions and government departments on proposals,
and ensure formalization and documentation of these partnerships.
e) Support the identification and engagement of corporate partners.

6. Others
a) Support RM Manager in regular monitoring and reporting of RM activities and in creation of
annual RM work plan
b) Work with the Programs and Communication managers to ensure that excellence in resource
mobilization remains top of ICL’s agenda
c) Contribute to implementation of RM Strategy and the embedding of RM in ICL core functions.

Education and Training
 Bachelor’s degree in development sciences including Medicine, Nursing, Sociology, Economics or
related fields
 Post-graduate qualification in program management
 Individuals with a Medical background and an MPH are highly encourage to apply
Experience, Skills and Abilities
 Minimum of 5 years work experience in an NGO setting
 Experience in resource mobilization, including identifying and assessing relevant CFP/RFA and
developing concept notes and proposals (minimum 3 years)
 Experience in research and analysis
 Proven track record of resource mobilization
 Good understanding of donor environment both within Kenya as well as internationally
 Good understanding of budgeting and finance and is able to compile a proposal budget.
 Ability to organize work of self and other effectively, result oriented and meet tight deadlines.
 Be flexible, adaptable and dynamic

Application and contact details:
Please limit your application to a one page cover letter and three pages CV. Clearly mark the subject as
outlined and quote your current and expected remuneration package. Send the application to
hr@ichooselife.or.ke to reach us on or before 31st March 2015 at 3.00 p.m. Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted. I Choose Life- Africa is an equal opportunity employer.