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JOB TITLE: Planning & Resource Mobilization Specialist

Number of Vacancies: One (1)

Reports To: The Director HIV/AIDS& Public Health

Duty Station: Kampala

Job Purpose:

To develop a resource mobilization strategy and related plan of action for all the IRCU programs as per the strategic plan.

Key results areas:

1. Develop and implement resource mobilization strategies according to IRCU’s vision, mission and philosophy
2. Identify and exploit all possible means of resource mobilization, plan and negotiate partnership agreement with donors.
3. Build capacity of IRCU staff in resource mobilization and planning
4. Prepare and present regular reports to keep the leadership team abreast of the latest developments and progress in the area of resource mobilization.
5. Provide technical guidance for IRCU’s programme implementation
6. Coordinate secretariat planning and implementation of IRCU’s strategic objectives.
7. Monitor and evaluate the Secretariat’s Resource mobilization and planning function
8. Network with international and local stakeholders to promote the IRCU’s lobbying and advocacy.

Qualifications and Experience

* University degree in Marketing, Communication, Fundraising, Business Administration or related discipline
* A higher degree in relevant studies (such as Social Sciences, Economics,
* Development Studies, Political Science, International Studies and other related studies).
* Minimum 5 years' experience related to the above duties and responsibilities
* Experience with a proven track record in resource mobilization work,
* Proposal development and program design.
* Experience working with Faith-based organizations is highly advantageous

Person Specifications

* Good knowledge & skill in fund raising mechanisms and resource mobilization activities
* Superior knowledge of best practices in international donor relations and fundraising
* Strong analytical skills
* Strong oral and written communications skills (both technical and diplomatic writing)
* Ability to build and manage strong working relationships and foster open communicationsamong diverse stakeholders
* Ability to prioritize workload and demonstrate outcomes.
* Ability to be flexible in responding to changing work priorities
* Ability to work in multicultural and religious settings.
* Fluency in English is required; proficiency in other international languages is desirable
* Experience developing and implementing marketing strategies a benefit
* Proven negotiation, strategic planning and execution skills
* Proven ability to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously and to perform under pressure.
* Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize.
* A team player, with proven performance in a multi-cultural and multidisciplinary environment
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

HOW TO APPLY

Each candidate for the posts above is required to submit his/her application letter with certified copies of his/her academic certificates/transcripts and a letter of recommendation from his/her leader of Church/Mosque/ place of worship not later than 2nd December 2011to the address below.

The Human Resource & Administration Manager

Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU)

Namirembe Hill Plot 884, Centenary Road

P. O. Box 7502

KAMPALA

Deadline: 2nd December 2011