Head - Resource Mobilization - BENJAMIN WILLIAM MKAPA HIV/AIDS FOUNDATION

Over five years of its operation, the Benjamin William Mkapa HIV/AIDS Foundation (BMAF) has experienced growth of its programs and coverage area in complementing government efforts in strengthening HIV/AIDs and other health services through health systems strengthening. In its continuous efforts in fulfilling this commitment and to making itself sustainable, BMAF is looking for two technical staffs that are self-motivated, committed to growth and seeks excellence in execution.

Position Title: Head - Resource Mobilization

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Department: Resource Mobilisation Unit

Duty Station: Head office, Dar Es Salaam


Overall Purpose of the Job:

To plan and implement resource mobilization strategies to ensure financial and operational sustainability of BMAF programs, coordinate internal and external communication with all stakeholders, and spearhead business development.

Main Responsibilities:

1) Plan and Budget

• Carry out mapping exercise to identify potential sources of fund, prospective benefactors and specific requirements

• Analyze the findings and develop a concept note for SMT approval

• Spearhead Development of a Resource Mobilization strategy in line with the Foundations’ strategic plan

• Assess communication needs, challenges and new & existing opportunities for BMAF and how to exploit such opportunities

• Support development of internal and external communication strategy

• Prepare plan and budget for the unit and submit to SMT for approval

2) Resource mobilization and Communication

• Ensure that the proposal targets are engendered and SMART, and that the proposed activities are in line with BMAF, MOHSW and key national and International priorities.

• Maintain reports needed for grants applications such as needs assessment, foundation capacity, and statistical data reports.

• Spearhead implementation of the newly developed BMAF Resource Mobilization and sustainability strategy

• Responding to Request for Proposals (RFPs)

• Oversee the implementation of the internal and external communication strategy

3) Networking and linkages

 Networking with resource organization and familiarity with donor requirements

 Liaising with Government, Development Partners and other stakeholders on areas of potential collaborations and

partnership

 Explore and solicit philanthropic opportunities;

 Expand BMAF’s involvement with private independent institutions, corporate foundations, and for-profit companies

4) Business Development

• Carry out rapid needs assessment on key BMAF strategic areas and establish gaps that will require intervention from BMAF

• Develop new program concept note in collaboration with BMAF Programme Director and Managers

• Present the program concept notes to SMT and Partners for review and feedback

• Develop full blown new program proposals, including implementation strategy, budget and potential funding sources


5) Monitoring and Reporting


• Develop a monitoring frameworks and monitor and evaluate implementation of the BMAF Resource Mobilization and Sustainability Strategy

• Monitor effectiveness of communication strategy (internal and external)

• Prepare periodic progress reports and share the lessons learnt

6) Sub-ordinate effectiveness:

• Supervise and Manage performance of the Public Relations and Communication Officer

• Promote team working across functions

Position Requirements:

• Masters degree in social sciences, public health, economic or Business administration/marketing

• 5-7 years working experience in related field

• Experience in writing reports and grants application

• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Swahili preferred

• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with corporate and international communities

• Computer proficiency in word processing, various search engines and databases

• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead a team


HOW TO APPLY

BMAF is an equal opportunities employer and these positions are open to all, but ONLY qualified candidates should submit:

• A Curriculum Vitae (CV) with lists of referees and their contacts;

• A cover letter explaining how the experience detailed in the CV, will contribute to the requirements of the position

• Copies of all relevant certificates

Applications to be submitted to:

The Director of Human Resources and Administration, BMAF, P. O. Box 76274, Plot No. 372, Chole Road- Masaki, Dar Es Salaam or through the BMAF email: info@mkapahivfoundation.org.

Same advertisement is posted on our website: www.mkapahivfoundation.org

Closing date: Friday 27th July 2012, 3.30pm