Corporate Resource Mobilisation Manager ( FULL TIME )

Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is the country’s leading National Humanitarian Organization and member of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. Applications from suitable persons to be considered I appointment in the outlined positions are hereby invited. All applicants should adhere to the Red Cross Principles. URCS is an equal opportunities employer mindful of gender balance in its establishment.

1. Title: Corporate Resource Mobilisation Manager (1 Position)
Grade: UR 4.1
Reports to: Secretary General
Location: Kampala, Headquarters
Duration: Three Years
Job Summary:
To initiate, develop, implement and monitor all resource mobilization activities both at national and branch level and in line with URCS approved strategies and guidelines with the aim of attaining sustainability and self reliance.
Specific Responsibilities include but not limited to:
• Develops strategic fund-raising/resource mobilization work plan and budgets for URCS at both national and branch level.
• Develops implements and manages fund-raising /resource mobilization activities and projects for the National Society.
• Co-ordinates, monitors and supports all fund-raising/resource mobilization projects.
• Accountable for and reports on all department’s budget and activities.
• Responsible for planning and budgeting for required financial resources.
• Launch fundraising appeals to pertinent stakeholders on behalf of the URCS to support it with resources to enhance the humanitarian cause.
• Ensures good corporate resource mobilization relationships.

Minimum qualifications and working experience:
Bachelors Degree and higher education in Marketing, Project Management and Planning, International Business, Bachelor of Business Administration or its equivalent. Additional professional qualification or certification to a relevant international professional association is desired. Competences in resource mobilization/fundraising. The job holder should have a wide knowledge of the Society’s ideology, values, principals and the activities carried out in the national service delivery network. Innovative person with high sense of conceptualization of issues and opportunities, resilience, interpersonal skills and endurance. Four years experience with at least 2 years experience in a relevant position, preferably in a humanitarian or business organization.

Applications with copies of Curriculum Vitae, names of three professional referees, copies of certified academic certifications, telephone contact should be submitted to: The Secretary General, Uganda Red Cross Society, P.O. Box 494, Rubaga Road Plot 551/555, Kampala, Uganda. Closing date for receipt of the applications is Friday 15th June 2012 at 5.00 pm. Due to large volumes of applications; only short listed candidates shall be contacted. If you do not hear fin us within two weeks from the closing date of receipt of applications, consider your application unsuccessful. Canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.