DIRECTOR: RESOURCE MOBILISATION – IUM

OFFICE OF THE PRO VICE CHANCELLOR: ADMINITRATION & MANAGEMENT
DORADO CAMPUS
1 X DIRECTOR: RESOURCE MOBILISATION

Key Duties and Responsibility 

Strategy Development
• Develop and execute a comprehensive resource mobilization strategy aligned with the University’s mission and goals.

Fund Raising and Donor Relations
• Identify and cultivate relationships with potential donors, including foundations, and government agencies,
• Oversee grant writing, proposal development, and donor stewardship efforts.
• Bid for Consultancies and Contract Research projects from Government, State owned Enterprises, UN Agencies and the Private Sector.

Alumni Engagement
• Work closely with the Alumni Office in engaging alumni in fundraising.
Government and Institutional Grants
• Research, identify and apply for grants from government agencies, research councils and other relevant institutions.

Budget Oversight
• Work closely with the Finance Department to create and manage budgets related to resource Mobilisation activities.

Reporting and Compliance
• Prepare reports related to Resource Mobilisation activities.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements related to fundraising and resource Mobilisation.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum Qualification: A Master degree in Finance, Business, Public Relations, Project Management, or other relevant fields
• Minimum experience: Five (5) years’ experience in resource mobilisations and fundraising, especially in not-for-profit organisations.
• Skills/Competence: Excellent interpersonal and relationship building abilities as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Job factors:

Tolerable to pressure of work, Variety of tasks, Complexity of work, Time span of discretion, Tolerance /accuracy

REMUNERATION PACKAGE
The University offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the incumbent’s qualifications including a Pension Scheme and Medical Aid. Preference will be given to suitably qualified Namibian Citizens and to designated categories as prescribed by the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act, 1998 Act No. 29 of 1998 especially people living with disabilities.