Background

The Management University of Africa (MUA) is a premier private university that aims at providing innovation, leadership and management solutions to industries and communities in Africa and beyond. The distinct focus of the Management University of Africa is to be the centre of excellence in capacity building in management, leadership, governance and entrepre...

JOB PURPOSE

The job holder will deliver a full range of resource mobilization services to ensure optimal funding of projects and administrative activities in facilitating the effective functioning of the University.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implementation of policies and procedures governing University Resource Mobilization.
• Implementation of University Resource mobilization strategies taking into account short- and long-term funding needs of the University.
• Initiate and participate in efforts to mobilize and build a sustainable funding basefor the University.
• Support implementation of resource mobilization strategies by managing relationships with donors and other stakeholders.
• Identifying and mapping potential donors and conducting periodic reviews ofdonor portfolio.
• Steward assigned donors in alignment with Resource mobilization stewardshippolicies and protocols.
• Develop a resource mobilization plan based on existing and potential donors andfundraising mechanism
• Manage the overall and day-to-day activities related to mobilization of resources,monitoring and tracking funding needs and gaps.
• Develop specific project proposals in compliance with both the University and donor requirements.
• Research the interests and application requirements of the main donors and other sources of funding to the country. Provide technical advice to the executive director on prospective opportunities.
• Identify and partner with main charitable donors in the country.
• Establish and manage a network of donor contacts, track proposals submitted, funds.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Master’s degree in a business-related field, with proven evidence of resourcemobilization success
• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences
• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and courteously with colleagues throughout theUniversity, alumni, other constituents and the public.
• Demonstrate ability to strategize, implement and build programmes and activitiesthat target fundraising.
• Five years’ Experience in Resource mobilization.
• Demonstrate strong writing, planning and organizational skills.
• Flexibility and initiative as well as the ability to work independently, combinedwith the skills for thriving in a team environment to achieve institutional goals.
• Be of high ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to details and prioritization to meet deadlines.
• Computer applications: - MS Word, MS Power point, MS Excel (Spreadsheet)

• Implementation of policies and procedures governing University Resource Mobilization.
• Implementation of University Resource mobilization strategies taking into account short- and long-term funding needs of the University.
• Initiate and participate in efforts to mobilize and build a sustainable funding basefor the University.
• Support implementation of resource mobilization strategies by managing relationships with donors and other stakeholders.
• Identifying and mapping potential donors and conducting periodic reviews ofdonor portfolio.
• Steward assigned donors in alignment with Resource mobilization stewardshippolicies and protocols.
• Develop a resource mobilization plan based on existing and potential donors andfundraising mechanism
• Manage the overall and day-to-day activities related to mobilization of resources,monitoring and tracking funding needs and gaps.
• Develop specific project proposals in compliance with both the University and donor requirements.
• Research the interests and application requirements of the main donors and other sources of funding to the country. Provide technical advice to the executive director on prospective opportunities.
• Identify and partner with main charitable donors in the country.
• Establish and manage a network of donor contacts, track proposals submitted, funds.

• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and courteously with colleagues throughout theUniversity, alumni, other constituents and the public.
• Demonstrate ability to strategize, implement and build programmes and activitiesthat target fundraising.
• Demonstrate strong writing, planning and organizational skills.
• Flexibility and initiative as well as the ability to work independently, combinedwith the skills for thriving in a team environment to achieve institutional goals.
• Be of high ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to details and prioritization to meet deadlines.
• Computer applications: - MS Word, MS Power point, MS Excel (Spreadsheet)

• Master’s degree in a business-related field, with proven evidence of resourcemobilization success
• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences