Fundraising and Program Development Specialist at
4 weeks ago
Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) is a US-based NGO and global community of thousands of volunteers working together to use maps and open data for humanitarian response and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Summary
The Open Mapping Hub - Eastern & Southern Africa [ESA Hub] is a regional collaboration led by the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team [HOT], a Non-Governmental Organization that sits at the forefront of participatory mapping, development, humanitarian response, open data and technology.
Our mission is to advocate for and actively facilitate the creation, utilization, and widespread dissemination of high-quality open map data for systems and policy change across 23 countries in Eastern and Southern Africa.
The Fundraising and Program Development Manager is a key member of the Eastern & Southern Africa fundraising & External Relations team, and plays a critical role in securing new donor funding from governments, multilateral institutions (World Bank, UN agencies), government agencies (USAID, GAC, SIDA), multi-donor/pooled funds, as well as foundations, partners and individuals donors to drive the strategic growth of HOT's work in the region.
The incumbent will work closely with teams across the organization in designing projects/programs and develop winning proposals.You will own the fundraising strategy, program/project development, coordinate writing, negotiate partnerships and build the capacity of regional staff to effectively conduct donor engagement.
The Open Mapping Hub - Eastern & Southern Africa [ESA Hub] is a regional collaboration led by the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team [HOT], a Non-Governmental Organization that sits at the forefront of participatory mapping, development, humanitarian response, open data and technology.
Our mission is to advocate for and actively facilitate the creation, utilization, and widespread dissemination of high-quality open map data for systems and policy change across 23 countries in Eastern and Southern Africa.
The Fundraising and Program Development Manager is a key member of the Eastern & Southern Africa fundraising & External Relations team, and plays a critical role in securing new donor funding from governments, multilateral institutions (World Bank, UN agencies), government agencies (USAID, GAC, SIDA), multi-donor/pooled funds, as well as foundations, partners and individuals donors to drive the strategic growth of HOT's work in the region.
The incumbent will work closely with teams across the organization in designing projects/programs and develop winning proposals.You will own the fundraising strategy, program/project development, coordinate writing, negotiate partnerships and build the capacity of regional staff to effectively conduct donor engagement.
ResponsibilitiesCoordinate Program Design and Proposal Development
Develop and oversee implementation of a regional business development strategy and process, including monthly progress reporting to the leadership team
Manage the development of proposals or bids ensuring the highest quality proposals are submitted to donors and partners
Coordinate internal and cross team collaboration on program and proposal development process, ensuring regular communication and updates throughout the process; including facilitation of internal reviews and sign off
Contribute in drafting standard inputs for proposals - such as drafting of capacity and capability statements; country/regional context and programme experience, while bringing on board expertise from programs, monitoring & evaluation, finance and technical field teams
Follow up on applications submitted and responses received, including requesting feedback from donors and facilitating internal learning from this feedback for future opportunities
Represent the organization in external donor and partners meetings related to proposal development
Facilitate Donor Engagement
Lead the development and regular updating of the regional donor engagement strategy
Build and sustain excellent relationships with donor agencies at global, regional and country level and in close collaboration with the Regional Director
Organize and participate in donor visits, including project visits as needed
Collaborate with Senior Managers and Regional Director to set donor engagement targets and influence donor strategies
Support Senior Managers and Regional Director to represent the organization in donor forums, workshops and conferences
Requirements
Qualifications
Proven track record in producing winning bids, proposals, and reports for funders
Proven ability to design high quality programs
5-10 years experience in humanitarian and development contexts, with solid experience in at least 2 priority areas of ESA-Hub; disaster preparedness and response, sustainable cities & urban planning, Open Source Technologies, Health or Youth Advancement
Excellent coordination, organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to clearly communicate and negotiate effectively with stakeholders at various levels and collate input from a geographically diverse team
Excellent writing, reporting, budget development and presentation skills
Experience in curating and presenting project information for donors and partners; conveying the organization's mission, vision and programs
Cultural awareness and ability to work in an environment characterized by diverse cultures and backgrounds
Results oriented and an ability to challenge existing mindsets
Experience supervising a team of 1-2 people
Compensation and Benefits
HOT values transparency and equity. All HOT compensation globally is set according to a framework detailed on our website.
HOT also offers:
Hybrid & flexible work arrangements
Flexible public holidays
Paid time off
Healthy Staff group plan
Learning & Development Opportunities
Book Stipend
Coaching Programs
Collaborating with a fast-growing, dedicated team who values humanitarianism, free, open-source, and accessible data
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