Lead Technical Adviser, Business Development at International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF)

JOB PURPOSE

• To provide strategic direction and technical coordination for ARO and IPPFAR Member Associations in the furtherance of IPPF Resource mobilization strategies
• To be specifically accountable for the achievements of the outcome 4, priority 7 as provided for in the IPPF Strategic Framework
• To increase and diversify IPPFAR core and restricted funds from traditional donors and emerging strategic partners
• To ensure that IPPFAR wins tangible bids or tenders that will support the delivery of IPPF’s Strategic Framework.

KEY TASKS

• Lead the designing, monitoring and reviewing of a IPPFAR Partnership and Resource Mobilization (PRM) strategy in order to achieve IPPF strategic deliverable linked to outcome 4, priority 7
• Technically support the PRM strategy to effectively prepare and make the region ready for bidding and tendering
• Identify and track likely forthcoming funding trends and opportunities that may be aligned with IPPF strategic objectives to guide strategic decision related to proposal-submission and to develop a bidding pipeline for IPPFAR
• Maintain a refined overview of and make recommendations about the global and regional geo-political influences for IPPFAR future funders and income streams
• Coordinate and lead the negotiation of donor agreements and their clearance by Africa Regional Office and Member Associations
• Guide and support the ARO technical bid committee through initial training and tailored capacity-building on tendering and bidding
• Plan, organize, implement, monitor and evaluate all programmes, strategies/approaches and activities and budgets related to partnership and resource mobilization
• Lead and to contribute to all aspects of proposal development and other resource mobilization initiatives
• Track and generate reports/updates of resources mobilised within the region including non-financial resources
• Evaluate restricted funding proposals, communicate outcomes and disseminate key learning points post-bidding to improve IPPFAR PRM strategies and approaches.
• Ensure smooth handover of successful restricted project proposals to the Restricted Funding Projects Delivery team for programme management & reporting.
• In collaboration with Senior Advisor Restricted Funding Projects Delivery, to research and establish a network of potential donors for restricted funding projects, to evaluate competitor organizations and to build relationships with key partners/contacts.
• Collaborate with CO New Business Development Team to ensure that bids market intelligence is integrated into IPPFAR bidding pipeline

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences, International Development Studies or related field with focus on resource mobilizing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• At least eight years relevant experience and proven track record in networking and fundraising from donors and within international organisation
• Familiarity with international and domestic funders across health and human development sectors, including but not limited to EU, GAC, USAID, CDC, World Bank, DFID, UN agencies, bilateral funding, and private foundations and corporations funding health and human development activities
• Knowledge of Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) business development process activities required.

SKILLS

• Possesses excellent written and oral communication skills in English and French
• Strong proposal development skills and writing ability required, evidenced by successfully awarded grants and contracts or awards
• Excellent time management skills required to meet tight deadlines
• Demonstrates strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities and the ability to prioritize tasks
• Competent in use of log frame, theory of change and other project management tools
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Tact and sensitivity essential
• Analytical skills
• IT skills to include Excel and Word desirable