• Develop and implement a comprehensive resource mobilisation strategy to mobilise funds for the implementation of programmes and ensure funds are efficiently and effectively utilized.
• Develop and submit partnership proposals for funding and ensure implementation and compliance.
• Develop and engage with partnerships like international organizations, academia, business community and organizations both in the private and public sector to build and nurture partnerships deemed essential in the Foundation.
• Develop and participate in the current projects/ programmes and ensure their effective and efficient implementation.
• Serve as primary point-of-contact to donors in the country, furnishing them with required reports, communications, and timely insights on program challenges and breakthroughs in a manner which maintains their positive engagement with the program.
• Quarterly reports to present to the Executive Director and staff the progress of the Foundations activities in the Foundation.
• Develop and submit annual reports and plans to the Executive Director and Board demonstrating and showing the growth of the Foundation in terms of the program portfolio, funding secured and partnerships developed.

• Must have sound knowledge in business development and management.
• Must have hands on experience in research and grants proposal writing.
• Sound knowledge in grants / fundraising and donor etiquette. 
• Ability to build, maintain and deepen relationships with stakeholders 
• Demonstrated capacity for leading, inspiring a diverse team for optimum performance, and creating an organizational culture which is inclusive, dynamic, and innovative.
• Strong people skills, initiative, ability to network with government and a range of development partners to form positive relationships and to influence policy.
• Strong networking skills to better understand the political, economic, and social environments and build collaborative relationships.
• High analytical skills and the ability to assimilate and process information on a wide range of issues, 
• Excellent writing, communication, and financial analysis skills. 

Education: Master’s in Business administration or Marketing or Development studies from a recognised institution.

Experience: 10 years

Industry Experience: Education, Healthcare, Private Sector Development

Key performance indicators

• Resource mobilisation and fund-raising strategies in place.
• Work plans, reports and budgets prepared in time.
• At least 3 new research / programmes developed, funded and implemented annually.
• At least 3 functional signed MOUs in place annually.
• Active projects monitored continuously and reported.
• New concept notes and funding proposals written, evaluated and approved to fund new initiatives of the Foundation.