Planning & Resource Mobilization Specialist Inter-Religious Council of Uganda

The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) is a national Faith-Based Non-Government Organization. Its current membership comprises of the Roman Catholic Church in Uganda, the Church of Uganda, the Uganda Orthodox Church, the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council and the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Other religious organizations notably the independent Pentecostal and Evangelical churches participate in the implementation of IRCU programs. IRCU’s Vision is ‘A divinely peaceful, united, prosperous Uganda where all people enjoy full health and freedoms for the common good.’
The council implements a range of programs namely HIV/AIDS, Gender Based Violence prevention, Peace, Justice and Governance. IRCU wishes to recruit competent persons to fill the vacant positions as below. Female qualified candidates are encouraged to apply:

JOB TITLE: Planning & Resource Mobilization Specialist
Number of Vacancies: One (T)
Reports To: The Director HIV/AIDS
& Public Health
Duty Station: Kampala
Job Purpose: To develop a resource mobilization strategy and related plan of action for all the IRCU programs as per the strategic plan.
Key results areas:
1. Develop and implement resource mobilization strategies according to IRCU’s vision, mission and philosophy
2. Identify and exploit all possible means of resource mobilization, plan and negotiate partnership agreement with donors.
3. Build capacity of IRCU staff in resource mobilization and planning
4. Prepare and present regular reports to keep the leadership team abreast of the latest developments and progress in the area of resource mobilization.
5. Provide technical guidance for IRCU’s programme implementation
6. Coordinate secretariat planning and implementation of IRCU’s strategic objectives.
7. Monitor and evaluate the Secretariat’s Resource mobilization and planning function
8. Network with international and local stakeholders to promote the IRCU’s lobbying and advocacy.
Requirement:

Qualifications and Experience
• University degree in Marketing, Communication, Fundraising, Business Administration or related discipline
• A higher degree in relevant studies (such as Social Sciences, Economics, Development Studies, Political Science, International Studies and other related studies).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience related to the above duties and responsibilities
• Experience with a proven track record in resource mobilization work,
• Proposal development and program design.
• Experience working with Faith-based organizations is highly advantageous

Person Specifications
• Good knowledge & skill in fund raising mechanisms and resource mobilization activities
• Superior knowledge of best practices in international donor relations and fundraising Strong analytical skills
• Strong oral and written communications skills (both technical and diplomatic writing)
• Ability to build and manage strong working relationships and foster open communications among diverse stakeholders
• Ability to prioritize workload and demonstrate outcomes.
• Ability to be flexible in responding to changing work priorities
• Ability to work in multicultural and religious settings.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in other international languages is desirable
• Experience developing and implementing marketing strategies a benefit
• Proven negotiation, strategic planning and execution skills
• Proven ability to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously and to perform under pressure.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize.
• A team player, with proven performance in a multi-cultural and multidisciplinary environment
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Salary: - USD/month
How to apply:

How to apply

Each candidate for the posts above is required to submit his/ her application letter with certified copies of his/her academic certificates/transcripts and a letter of recommendation from his/ her leader of Church/Mosque/ place of worship not later than 2nd December 2011 to the address below.

The Human Resource & Administration Manager Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) Namirembe Hill Plot 884, Centenary Road P. O. Box 7502, KAMPALA