About Restless Development:
Restless Development, the youth-led development agency, has been the global leader in engaging and supporting young people to address the most urgent issues affecting their lives, communities and countries since 1985. We are repeatedly cited as a model of best practice in youth-led development by the World Bank, the UK Department for International Development, UNICEF, UNAIDS and other international development institutions.
Since 2003, Restless Development Zambia has been equipping youth to voice their priorities; facilitating their access to decision makers for accountability; and supporting platforms for youth to demonstrate that they are effective change agents. We strengthen government, institutional and civil society partners’ capacity to engage with youth. Our evidence based policy engagement is unique in its approach, cutting across government, private sector and the NGO sector and this has set us apart as an innovative partner in development.
2016 marks the start of a new era for development with the launch of the Sustainable Development Goals. This year is an exciting time to be joining Restless Development as we launch a new global strategy for Restless Development, as well as shape our direction in Zambia for the next five years.
For more information on Restless Development Zambia, please visit: www.restlessdevelopment.org/zambia
For more information on Restless Development Zambia, please visit: www.restlessdevelopment.org/zambia
About the Role:
Restless Development is the leading youth-led development agency and we are seeking a talented young professional to lead our investments and partnerships work in Zambia. We are embarking on an new, ambitious strategic plan from 2016-2021 and this role will be a driver of growth within the organization. The Investment and Partnerships Manager will lead on building relationships with the private sector in Zambia and pro-actively seek out new potential partners and donors, developing innovative ways to diversify our funding stream, along with maintaining relationships with diverse strategic partners already in place including government, multilateral and bilateral agencies, trusts and foundations. This role will also manage existing donor partnerships in-country, and will work closely with the Country Director and Management Committee to enhance programme quality, through effective programme development, proposal writing and project cycle management in line with donor requirements and internal Programme Quality standards. This role is well-suited to an experienced fundraiser who is looking to grow their skills and expertise in a youthful, dynamic organisation.
Restless Development is the leading youth-led development agency and we are seeking a talented young professional to lead our investments and partnerships work in Zambia. We are embarking on an new, ambitious strategic plan from 2016-2021 and this role will be a driver of growth within the organization. The Investment and Partnerships Manager will lead on building relationships with the private sector in Zambia and pro-actively seek out new potential partners and donors, developing innovative ways to diversify our funding stream, along with maintaining relationships with diverse strategic partners already in place including government, multilateral and bilateral agencies, trusts and foundations. This role will also manage existing donor partnerships in-country, and will work closely with the Country Director and Management Committee to enhance programme quality, through effective programme development, proposal writing and project cycle management in line with donor requirements and internal Programme Quality standards. This role is well-suited to an experienced fundraiser who is looking to grow their skills and expertise in a youthful, dynamic organisation.
Main Responsibilities:
Fundraising and new business (25%)
- Develop and maintain fundraising and growth strategies and plans.
- Identify and cultivate relationships with new potential donors and partners to secure funding, including from corporates, bilaterals, multi-laterals, trusts and foundations and other NGOs.
- Lead on the coordination of project development and proposal-writing for donors including off the shelf packages and strategic pitches.
- Coordinate with Restless Development’s International Investments and Partnerships team to ensure information is being shared from the country office as required, and seeking additional support and resources when needed.
Donor Relationship Management and Reporting (20%)
- Ensure development and maintenance of donor/partner cultivation plans for all key donors and partners, delegating to other members of the Management Committee as required and keeping track of progress.
- Ensure that all contractual donor requirements are being met and delivered to the highest standard including financial and narrative reporting.
- Coordinate the donor reporting process, to ensure high quality reports are submitted on time and demonstrate impact and programme learning.
- Lead on communications with existing donor partners, in collaboration with the Country Director and Head of Operations.
- Work closely with Restless Development’s International Investments and Partnerships team to feed into global fundraising and donor management processes, as well as contributing to achievement of global objectives.
Strategic Direction (15%)
- Develop a strategy for the Investments and Partnerships unit as an outward-facing growth unit by setting ambitious goals and targets, including new markets and income streams with input from the Management Committee.
- Lead on the implementation of the growth strategy.
- Actively support Head of Operations and other Managers, including acting as cover whilst peer Management Committee members are on leave or on in-country visits etc.
- Support roll-out and communication of key MC level planning/ decisions.
- Serve as a role model at all times, personally embodying Restless Development’s mission and values, whilst helping to ensure that Restless Development’s code of conduct, policies and standards are understood by all and adhered to in practice.
Private Sector Partnerships (15%)
- Lead the development, implementation and maintenance of private sector partner strategies and plans.
- Lead in the identification and cultivation of relationships with new potential private sector partners.
- Manage and provide direction to private sector partnerships and coordinate associated contract management.
HR and Performance Management (10%)
- Provide training and mentorship to staff in key areas of investment and partnerships, including private sector partnerships, fundraising, grant management, marketing & communications, project cycle management and relationship-building.
- Coordinate staff from across teams engaged in private sector partnerships, fundraising, partnerships and marketing efforts.
- Conducting monthly line management meetings and performance management reviews (as required) with any staff or interns assigned to the Manager in the future.
PR, Marketing and Communications (10%)
- Oversight of activities, meetings and events to raise the profile and visibility of the organisation as the youth-led development experts in Zambia.
- Build relationships with local media to showcase our work.
- Coordinate production of annual report, quarterly newsletter as well as other publications and research.
- Production of monthly and quarterly fundraising and income updates for review with the Management Committee and Restless Development International.
Other Duties as required (5%) Other duties as required, including occasional work on weekends for which in time off in lieu can be taken
Person Specification:
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Three to five years’ experience in fundraising and donor management including bilateral and multilateral donor relations.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English, including exceptional networking and representation skills at high-level meetings and events.
- Graduate level qualification (Undergraduate degree or Masters).
- Strong knowledge of current and future funding trends, as well as of development issues, especially sexual and reproductive health, HIV and AIDS, wealth creation, livelihoods, governance and accountability.
- Experience developing private sector relationships and alternative funding strategies, beyond donor-driven funding
- An excellent understanding of project cycle management (including problem/objective trees, stakeholder analysis, project planning, budgeting).
- Ability to work in a team, including ability to coordinate cross-team collaborations
- Computer literate - competent in the use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- A strong personal commitment to the values, aims and approaches of Restless Development
Desirable:
- Experience of working in development in an African context.
- Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment.
- Experience of corporate and individual fundraising.
- Ability to train and support staff to understand developing and managing donor relationships and funding.
- Knowledge of using online social platforms for fundraising, marketing and communications.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Go to: http://restlessdevelopment.org/vacancy-zambia-investments-and-partnershi...
- Download the Job Description and Application Form
- Once you have read the Job Description thoroughly, please complete the Application Form and return to zambiajobs@restlessdevelopment.org
- Deadline: 8 am Zambia time (CAT) on Monday 1st February 2016. Please note we do not accept CVs or Cover Letters and will not accept applications submitted after the closing date.
