Resource Acquisition and Donor Liaison Specialist

Heading Moz is searching for a Resource Acquisition and Donor Liaison Specialist for an NGO to be based in Nampula.

Duties

• The Resource Acquisition and Donor Liaison Specialist will lead in the implementation of the Mozambique Resource Development Strategy, ensuring resource diversification, strengthened donor networking and resource acquisition capabilities for the NGO
• Working closely with technical specialists in each sector, he or she will be responsible for the implementation and coordination of grant acquisition processes, leading in proposal development and donor liaison and will track grants acquisition performance metrics
• He or she will build the capacity of other staff in resource acquisition, and provide backstopping support to projects as needed

Requisites

• University Degree in a relevant field (e.g. Development Studies, Public Health, Social Sciences, Management or a related field). Master´s degree in a relevant field is a strong advantage
• Working knowledge/experience on the technical and social components of WASH, Health, Nutrition, Education, Economic Development and/or Child Protection
• Fluent in English
• At least 5 years of experience with relief and development programmes. (Experience in a developing country is a strong advantage)
• Proven track record of successful grant acquisition from institutional or government donors such as USAID, the Global Fund, DFID, DFATD, DFAT, the World Bank and others. Demonstrated ability to prepare and edit high quality reports for these types of major donors
• Proven experience in community development work with a thorough understanding of sustainable development and sectorial interventions
• Strong computer skills, data capture and basic data analysis. Experience of statistical analysis programs such as SPSS or Epi-Info preferred

Notes

• Only short listed applicants will be contacted

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

2. Application

• Apply by registering your CV on our web platform: bit.ly/ResourceAcquisitionDonorLSpea21Dez15