Principal Officer, Resource Mobilisation, Strategy and Partnerships

Background 

The Principal Officer, Resource Mobilisation, Strategy and Partnerships will be responsible for assisting the Executive Secretary with resource mobilization, strategic planning and growing ACBF business through creating, maintaining, and facilitating effective partnerships between ACBF and its collaborating and financing partners, including national governments, non-governmental organizations, bilateral and multilateral institutions, and foundations to secure resources for ACBF programs.  S/he will be responsible for promoting the Foundation and its achievements and be the liaison between ACBF program teams and funding and implementing partners in coordinating proposal development, partner solicitation and reporting on results. 

Duties and Responsibilities

 The specific responsibilities of the Principal Officer, Resource Mobilisation, Strategy and Partnerships include: 

1. Resource Mobilization 

i. Oversee the formation and operating processes of all resource mobilization activities, ensuring long-term, flexible, and sustainable resourcing for ACBF’s programs and deliverables.  Lead the continuous engagement with development partners to build strong relations, position and elevate what ACBF does while increasing its visibility. 

ii. Develop and implement a comprehensive resource mobilization strategy for ACBF which specifies achievable financial targets and pipeline, reporting and tracking system and how the team can achieve them. 

iii. Lead the process of concept note/proposal development in collaboration with program teams to ensure that they are properly coordinated and consistent with internal program priorities, cross cutting issues and partner priorities and requirements. 

iv. Promote the ownership of and advocacy for ACBF by African countries and the institutionalization of this ownership through regular financial contributions while demonstrating the value proposition and benefits that ACBF offers them. 

v. Identify and engage with traditional and innovative funding sources and potential partners to build and develop new business opportunities and strategic relationships for increasing the funding base. 

vi. Coach ACBF colleagues on approaches to business development and resource mobilization. 

vii. Collaborate with the Finance team in financial data tracking and analysis for budgeting, monitoring, and reporting and grant audit to meet program objectives and stakeholders/donor requirements. 

viii. Work closely with the Communication and Marketing and Management team to gather and manage knowledge and intelligence to develop innovative ways of securing and expanding existing funding streams and translate this into clear messages that multi-disciplinary teams use in their engagement with different partners. 

ix. Prepare updates to senior management on the status of resource mobilization and partnerships. 

2. Strategic Planning and Reporting 

i. Support the Executive Secretary with strategic planning and coordinating the development and implementation of annual business plans. 

ii. Lead and coordinate the preparation and production of the Foundation’s key reports including the Annual Report, report to the African Union Assembly and report to various partners, overseeing content development, quality control, finalization, and dissemination. 

iii. Support the Executive Secretary in the review and monitoring of the Corporate Dashboard and collaborate with the M&E Team in monitoring the implementation of the Business Plan activities and ACBF’s Strategic Plan. 

3. Partnerships 

i. Manage a comprehensive database of partners to facilitate tracking of partnerships and outreach to potential partners to enhance collaborative effectiveness and a mutually beneficial engagement. 

ii. Represent the Executive Secretary as delegated to promote ACBF and its mission, articulating its position and leveraging opportunities for strategic collaboration and synergies. 

iii. Support the Executive Secretary with the establishment of high-level networking initiatives to mobilize resources from traditional and new partners and sources. 

iv. Map events and manage a strategic “calendar” that anticipates events that can provide ACBF with partnership opportunities can be leveraged in an effective way. 

v. Support the programs team in exploring the potential of building or strengthening partnerships with pan-African organizations, RECs, policy institutes and think tanks, based on common interest and purpose. 

4. Perform any other duties as assigned by the Executive Secretary. 

Required Qualifications, Experience and Competencies 

Selection will be competitive based on the following candidate profile: 

• Advanced University degree in Business Management, Development Financing, Public Administration, International Development, or any other relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience, 5 years of which is proven and established track record in fund-raising, resource mobilization, business development, development financing and partnership-building at international level.  Prior experience in direct interactions with donors and financial institutions, including with private and institutional investors is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in and understanding of the funding mechanisms and procedures for bilateral and multilateral and development partners, philanthropic organizations, private foundations or NGOs as well as in grant management.
• Knowledge of the global development financing system, capital investments, results-based financing, and official development assistance.
• Experience drafting proposals for funding that were successful and that translated into financial resources from diverse sources.
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively.
• Ability to connect with people and form effective strategic alliances and present issues in a cogent and persuasive manner both orally and in writing.
• English and French are the working languages of ACBF.  Fluency in English or French is a requirement and a good working knowledge of the other language.
• Ability to effectively use software programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook. Experience with project management in ERP systems would be an asset. 

Core Competencies 

• Planning and organizing
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Communication
• Respect for organizational, intercultural, and ethical values
• Learning and Innovation 

Please note, only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. 

We strongly encourage qualified female candidates to apply 

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