Resource Mobilization Officer , Arusha, Tanzania

DSW (Deutche Stiftung Weltbovoekerung) seeks to recruit a Resources Mobilization Officer who will be based in Arusha – Tanzania

DSW is an international development and advocacy organization with headquarter office in Hannover, Berlin and Brussels and offices in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda
Dsws main is to help people free themselves from poverty. For this purpose we support integrated programs in sexual repro-ductive health and right focusing on youth empowerment advocacy and capacity building of local partners

General Description
The Resource Mobilization Officer will support DSW Tanzania Country Officer in implementing resources mobilization initiatives she/he is responsible for developing and implementing an ambitious resources mobilization strategy for supporting DSW’s resources mobilization processes at national level

Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate proposal development (identification of proposal team members, timeline planning, analysis of application requirements, etc) and ensure effective and efficient flow of information among internal and external stakeholders
• Writes, reviews and edits proposals in close cooperation with DSW Tanzania Team and partner organizations, intruding preparing proposals budgeting
• Supports the development of resources mobilization tools and systems for the DSW Tanzania
• Provides technical assistance and training in resources mobilization to staff and Partners
• Perform analysis of application requirements and guide proposal team through guidelines and donor requirements to make sound bid decisions
• Help facilitate evaluation of proposal strategy, such as competitive analysis, developing competitive themes and technical approach, and selecting project partners
• Support production of final technical proposals and budgeting before final approval by the Country Director
• Identify funding opportunities and disseminate funding opportunity alerts of Team members
• Research, monitor, analyze and report on Donor policies and funds affecting global reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, population and poverty reduction
• Supports the preparing regular reports to donors according to DSW guidelined and procedures
• Supports the preparing regular reports to donors according to DSW guidelines and proceudres
• Support Capacity Strengthening with Partners and at the DSW’s Training Center in Arusha

The Resource Mobilization Officer reports directly to DSW Tanzania Country Director

Qualification
• University degree (MA or MSc preferred)
• Excellent English and Swahili language skills (oral and written)
• Familiarity with the funding processes of major donors
• Experience in training/facilitation
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience and proven proposals/report writing skills
• Ability to work effectively in terms, build positive working relationships and foster open communication
• Flexibility to work under pressure
• High integrity with strong management skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask

Applications
Send your CV and Cover Letter of application to Email admin.dsw.tz@habari.co.tz with subject heading “Resource Mobilization Officer

The letter should be addressed to:
The Country Director
DSW Tanzania
P.O. Box 14279, Arusha Tanzania

Closing date for receiving applications will be 25th February 2015, only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Source: The Citizen 16th February 2015