The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre - part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future.
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Senior Resource Mobilization Specialist – IFPRI
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationMBA/MSc/MA
- Experience10 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldProject Management 
Responsibilities
Fundraising:
- Assist in advising staff on the development and implementation of fundraising strategies
- Perform competitive intelligence gathering through research and analytics to identify new donors and funding prospects, including private industry, foundations, high-net worth individuals, multilateral agencies, and government
- Advise staff on strategies for approaching donor prospects and draft outreach & communication materials
- Manage cultivation and stewardship for select foundations and individual donors
Proposal Development & Coordination:
- Proactively liaise with research units and corporate services to facilitate proposal development efforts, streamline the process, strengthen the output, and track progress and staff input throughout the proposal process
- Work closely with and support research units from project concept to full proposal development, incorporating input from multi-disciplinary staff
- Provide high quality review for key proposals to ensure output complies with proposal requirements, and facilitate professional service support (grant writer, editor, etc.), in collaboration with research units and finance
- Continually assess and propose improvements for practices/procedures/systems involving IFPRI’s proposal pipeline and funder/funding intelligence
Other duties may include:
- Assist with event coordination as needed.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in agricultural development, international development practice, project management, agricultural economics or relevant field
- Ten years of relevant professional experience with at least 5 years of management experience.
- Experience in a business development team supporting international development clients.
- Experience developing and/or implementing fundraising strategies for nonprofit organizations, including prospect research; outreach to funding sources; and donor cultivation and stewardship
- Experience developing successful proposals/grants targeting various funding sources (government, private industry, foundation and individuals), preferably in agriculture, nutrition and/or relevant fields
- Highly effective and versatile communication skills—both written and oral. Ability to effectively synthesize scientific/programmatic content for multiple audiences
- High level of professionalism, including the ability to diplomatically coordinate individuals with various disciplines to accomplish common objections
- Self-motivated, with proven ability to work independently and multi-task in accomplishing key goals and completing projects
- Strong analytical skills
- Comfortable in a global team, including working well with team members and collaborators located in multiple time zones and countries
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed
- International experience, especially in Africa, Asia and Latin America
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and donor databases
- Background, or interest in, international development
Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) on www.ilri.org to apply
