Responsible for Resource Mobilization and Advocacy (RMA) for THETA.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Research and identify new sources of funding as well as new fundraising ideas for THETA and review adequacy for THETA with THETA Executive Director and THETA Senior Management Committee.
• In consultation with the Director and relevant staff, coordinate all funding proposal production including drafting and being the main writer or reviewer for all proposals,, and ensuring that quality is maintained throughout the process, deadlines a-e met and donor requirements are followed.
• With the Director and other appropriate staff and board members, maintain ongoing contacts with previous, existing and new potential funders.
• Ensure prompt and appropriate acknowledgement of all grants arid donations.
• Ensure that all funders' queries are promptly and fully answered and that reporting requirements are strictly adhered to.
• Maintain and secure records of all correspondence and reports to and from all flinders.
• In collaboration with THETA Advocacy Officer and Resource Center and subject to approval by THETA Senior Management, organize events and activities to increase THETA's visibility, credibility and networking base among both current and potential
• Participate in compilation, dissemination and publication of THETA achievements, lessons learned and best practices at local, regional, national and international levels as approved by THETA Senior Management.
• Ensure induction of all RMA_staff
• Identify training and development needs for THETA RMA staff
• Conduct annual performance appraisals of all RMA staff directly reporting to him/her
• Participate in THETA annual planning, budgeting and budget control exercises.
• Regularly updates THETA Senior Management Committee and Executive Director on the progress of program and TCB activities.
• Any other duties as may be required.
Requirements
• Masters in Social Sciences, Business Studies, Development Studies, or related fields.
• Training in Public Relations, Marketing or related field will be an added advantage.
• Experience in Grant management
• Minimum of 3 years experience in Resource Mobilization] and Advocacy work for a civil society organization.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a managerial position
Interested candidates should send their CV, a cover letter with copies of academic certificates, indicating 3 professional referees, one of whom should be from the latest workplace.
The Human Resource Officer,
THETA Uganda
Plot 724/5 Mawanda Road - Kamwokya
P.O Box 21175
Kampala
Closing Date: 03 November 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Resource Mobilization and Advocacy Manager in Uganda
