Resource Mobilization Manager/Senior Manager India (N-24-54)

International Potato Center POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Ref: N-24-54 RM/HQ/India

Resource Mobilization Manager or Senior Manager The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a skilled Resource Mobilization Manager/Senior Manager to oversee our Data, Analysis, and Intelligence (DAI) services for fundraising. This critical position will be instrumental in executing our resource mobilization strategy, identifying new funding opportunities, and leveraging donor insights to drive our fundraisingsuccess.If you’re excitedaboutusing datatosupportfundraising and want tomake adifference, we invite you to apply for this key role

About CIP:

CIP is part of the CGIAR global research partnership committed to transforming food, land, and water systems in a climate crisis. CIP’s mission is to develop and share science-based innovations in potato, sweetpotato, and other root and tuber crops. CIP partners with organizations in over 20 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to strengthen agri-food systems and provide economic, social, and nutritional benefits, especially for women and youth. We integratesocialandbiophysicalsciencestoaddresscomplex challengesinfoodandagriculture.Formoreinformation, please visit https://cipotato.org/about/.

About the role: This position will be based in New Delhi, India and the selected candidate will report to the Director, Resource Mobilization.

Key responsibilities:

Data Analysis and Intelligence on Funders and Partners:

• Closely monitor the engagement landscape as it relates to CIP to ensure key information on funder and partner priorities is kept up-to-date and relevant.

• Closely monitor changes in global development agendas, and opportunities and risks with regards to CIP mandate and scope of operations.

• Providing input to development of funder engagement strategies, as appropriate.

• Develop forecast models and scenario planning for country, region or HQ institutional funding income to inform operational and strategic decision making.

• Production of market insight and trend analysis. This will include analysis on any key shocks to the ODA market, competitor analysis and strategic advice for decision making.

Design and Manage ICT-Based Processes, Systems, and Tools for DAI:

• Design improvement of processes, systems and tools required to collect, analyses and interpret data and present it in a clear way useful for tactical decision-making and planning.

• Collect and analyze internal data to ensure that information in all relevant RM databases and reporting matrices is updated and correct. • Collaborate in the preparation of reports and analysis for high level internal reporting requirements, including Board documentation.

• Maintenance of CIP RM proposal data for One CGIAR monthly pipeline reporting.

• Oversee internal audit compliance with CIP RMU processes and procedures.

• Production of financial reporting and pipeline analysis, tracking Institutional Funding performance against

Key Performance Indicators, contributing to the RM Dashboard.

Funding Opportunity Identification and Development:

• Identify new funding opportunities and new funders.

• Conduct opportunity eligibility reviews.

• Serve as Proposal Manager for selected opportunities.

• Support the PNM process, collecting documentation, monitoring OCS system for PNM, quality check of PNM

submissions, drafting PNM minutes and following up as required with PIs and other colleagues/units

concerned.

Funder Outreach and Engagement:

• Based on data analysis and intelligence gathered, assist in preparation of talking points, meeting bios and

other information required to support in funder and partner engagement.

• Manage and track internal communications with internal and external stakeholders as required.

• Support RM team

• Provide backstopping support to other RM staff as required.

• Provide support to the RMU and CIP administrative processes and functions, as assigned by the RMD, such

as attendance to RMU meetings.

• Train/monitor junior consultant workload as required.

• Provide input into the monthly RM reporting.

What are we looking for?

• Master’s degree in business administration, Financial Management, Operations or related field

• At least 7 years of professional experience in resource mobilization or related areas.

• Experience with ICT tools, databases, dashboards, and other visualization formats to collect, store and

present RM information.

• Experience with analysis, preparations of reports and briefs.

• Excellent budgeting and preparing presentations.

• Advanced written and oral communication skills in English.

• Knowledge of French or Spanish would be an advantage

Why should you consider this opportunity?

• CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background.

• CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improving nutrition and well-being, and gender equity for poor

people in roots, tubers farming and food systems in the developing world.

• CIP is a member of the CGIAR, a global partnership that unites international organizations engaged in

research about food security. CGIAR research aims to reduce rural poverty, increase food security, improve

human health and nutrition, and sustainable management of natural resources.What are we offering?

• Excellent working environment.

• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.

• Work in an equal and diverse workplace.

Why should you consider this opportunity?

• CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background.

• CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improving nutrition and well-being, and gender equity for poor

people in roots, tubers farming and food systems in the developing world.

• CIP is a member of the CGIAR, a global partnership that unites international organizations engaged in

research about food security. CGIAR research aims to reduce rural poverty, increase food security, improve

human health and nutrition, and sustainable management of natural resources.

Work Environment:

• Occasional travel may be required for physical asset inventories or site visits.

• This role may involve periods of intense activity during financial reporting periods or audit engagements.

What are we offering?

• Excellent working environment.

• Work in an equal and diverse workplace.

How to apply?

with your references (preferable recent supervisors). Internal candidates are welcome and encouraged to apply for

this job opportunity. Nevertheless, we highly encourage all interested candidates to participate in this exciting and competitive process. The deadline for the receipt of applications is October 4 , 2024

This position WILL NOT have contact with children or vulnerable adults

We look forward to receiving applications from individuals with disabilities who are willing to contribute their

talents and skills to our team. If you require specific accommodations for the selection process due to a disability, please do not hesitate to inform us.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply