Director Resource Mobilization and Partnerships at
1 month ago
The Fund is managed by a Board of Trustees known as the Universities Funding Board (UFB) which has been in operation since 2016.
The function of the Trustees is to generally manage the Universities FundJob Purpose
Spearhead the development of policies and strategies that enhance resource mobilization and create strategic partnerships development.
In addition, the Directorate will be responsible for the investment of unutilized balances from the Fund and also provide advisory on investment opportunities to the universities.
Personal SpecificationMaster's Degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Statistics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies, and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
Bachelor's Degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Statistics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies, and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
Must have served at the level of Deputy Director Resource Mobilization for three (3) years or its equivalent
Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing;
Key Competencies and Skills
Leadership skills
Problem solving skills
Negotiation skills
Research and data analysis skills
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Negotiation and influencing skills;
Presentation and Report Writing skills
Interpersonal skills
Emotional Intelligence
Risk Management
Proactive and Transformative
Responsibilities:
Job specification
The duties and responsible will entail;
Resource Mobilization & Investments
Providing strategic direction and coordination for effective achievement of partnerships initiatives.
Spearheading the formulation, implementation and review of the Fund's resource mobilization policy, guidelines and strategies.
Spearheading the development and submission of strategic fund-raising proposals for the Fund.
Overseeing the implementation and delivery of projects in line with the Fund's mandate.
Spearheading the establishment of guidelines and procedures for proposal development and submission to the potential donors;
Coordinating the development and submission of strategic fund-raising proposals for the Fund.
Coordinating the mobilization of non-financial resources from private sectors entities, individuals and corporate agencies.
Reviewing market trends to determine which investments may be appropriate for the Fund's portfolio at any given time
Reviewing the identified funding opportunities, listing them and sharing the information with Senior Management
Overseeing the implementation of Resource Mobilization and Investment projects in line with the Fund's mandate;
Monitoring the preparation of periodic reports on the progress of partnerships and linkages to support the achievement of the Fund's mandate;
Leading implementation and delivery of projects in line with the Fund's mandate;
Overseeing the establishment of guidelines and procedures for proposal development and submission to the potential development partners;
Coordinating proposal development, approval of grants, agreements and projections to facilitate sourcing of resources;
Reviewing quarterly and annual reports on income from funding proposals and new partnerships;
Overseeing the Directorate's risks identification, analysis, evaluation and risk mitigation strategies;
Overseeing the establishment and maintenance of quality management system in the Directorate;
Coaching and mentoring staff in the directorate;
Executing the Directorate's strategies, decisions and policies;
Participating in Management meetings.
Building and maintaining professional working relationship with stakeholders;
Maintaining and enhancing the corporate image of Fund with stakeholders;
Providing advice on key technical, financial and administrative matters in the Directorate;
Communicating the Fund's strategies, decisions and policies across the Directorate'
Guiding the Directorate in the implementation of institutional financial regulations and circulars and prudence utilization of resources
Overseeing preparation of the Directorate's work-plans and budget;
Spearheading the preparation of the Directorate annual procurement plan
Overseeing Directorate's expenditure;
Mobilizing finance resources to support implementation of the Directorate projects and programmes;
Guiding in preparation of financial proposals
Chairing the Resource Mobilization Committee.
Partnerships
Participating in networking initiatives to create opportunities for linkages and partnerships for the Fund;
Facilitating in processes and various activities to build good relations between the Fund and various stakeholders at the national and international level including government and non-government sectors.
Submitting to the Senior Management up to date donor mappingFacilitating workshop, conference and focus group discussions as required by partnership activities.
Representing the Fund in various sessions related to the engagement process and able to present various Fund's agendas in front of various forums, at national and international levels.
Presenting to the Board of Trustees quarterly and annual reports on income from investments, funding proposals and new partnerships;Appraising Senior Management and the Board of Trustees on risk and opportunities identified in partnership development on a case by case basis;
Monitoring the progress on the implementation of risk mitigation strategies;
Engaging the legal department in the development and review of MOUs and partnership agreements
Giving strategic direction to the Directorate on partnership approaches for the attainment of Fund objectives
Giving technical advice to the Senior Management on MoUs, Contracts and Agreements for negotiation with partners to safeguard Fund's interests
Maintaining and enhancing the corporate image of the Fund with stakeholders;
Building and maintaining professional working relationship with stakeholders;
Maintaining regular communication with the relevant partner and government agencies to update the programme and partnership activities to ensure smooth and impactful collaboration.
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