CARE International works around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice. We seek a world of hope, tolerance, and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live with dignity and security. We put women and girls at the center because we know that we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities.

CARE Zambia an International Non-Governmental relief and development organization with various projects in Eastern, Muchinga, Luapula, Lusaka, Northern, and Southern provinces of Zambia, has the following vacancy at the Head Office in Lusaka.

Job Title: Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Manager            

Reports to: Deputy Country Director – Programs

Type of Contract: Fixed Term

Job Summary

The Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Manager will be responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of Care Zambia’s Resource mobilization strategy in line with the strategic Direction. S/he will build on proactive documentation and strategic dissemination of successes and lessons learned from Care programs, to position Care as a partner of choice among donors, government, and other partners; coordinate the development and presentation of proposals to potential donors and partners; and provide support to teams on compliance to donor requirements during project implementation. In addition to direct accountability to the Deputy Country Director – Programs, the role involves collaboration with others in a matrix format. S/he should demonstrate strong external orientation, and capacity to deal with ambiguity and thrive in a matrix setup.

The position will spearhead the efforts towards strengthened brand recognition for CARE in Zambia. S/he will lead team efforts to review current and future needs and trends and make concrete, data/evidence-based propositions for new business ideas that excite the team in the collective drive to improve revenue/income, partnerships, and donor base.

The Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Manager will institutionalize leadership behaviours, organizational culture, tools, and processes that enhance organizational competitiveness, brand visibility, and the International growth of income and partnerships in line with the Strategic ambition of CARE Zambia.

Qualification, Experience, and Competencies:

• Master’s degree in any of the following relevant fields; Business Management, Public Administration, Economics, Political Science, Social Sciences, etc. from a recognized university.
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the field related to Care Zambia’s Strategic program Areas (e.g. Education, Agriculture, Climate, Health, nutrition, etc) is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role or senior management role that included.
• At least 5 years in an international NGO, with Successful Resource Mobilization and Partnerships record in a similar role over time.
• Deep understanding of Business Development/Resource Mobilisation systems in NGO sector, with traceable experience in a similar role in a similar organisation to CARE International.
• Concept note and proposal development, with a record of successful multi-year funding from philanthropies/foundations and institutional donors (notably USAID, GAC, EC, FCDO, etc).
• Partnership development skills, with record of successful consortia development, including coordination of co-designing with local organisations, private sector and public sector actors is an added advantage.

Skills:

• Advanced skills in developing theories of change and logic models for Project Concept Notes and Project Proposals.
• Well-developed analytical and professional writing skills in English. Skills in Concept Note and Proposal Writing experience is a requirement.
• Very good with numbers; both financial and MEAL-related data.
• Because the position will involve coordination with various partners and staff spread across the country as well as in other countries, suitable candidates should have well-developed networking, coordination, and communication skills.

Behaviours

• Set ambitious targets and deliver high-quality results on time.
• Courageous and challenging the status quo using appropriate means.
• Tenacious and tactful, able to navigate ambiguity and ignite a positive vibe in the team.

Contacts/Key Relationships 

• This role is expected to establish and maintain open, professional, and cordial relations with the COs’ internal and external customers. These include and not limited to.

Internal

• Key internal collaborations involve the Country Director, sector leads, Project Managers, Knowledge Management unit, and finance.

External

• Current donors, potential donors, government Ministries departments and agencies (MDAs), other INGOs implementing similar to CARE, Local NGOs/CSOs, and private sector