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Action Aid Malawi
ActionAid Malawi is a locally registered non-governmental organisation under
the Company’s Act 1984 as a company limited by guarantee and is affiliated to
ActionAid International, a federation of national organizations working in
over 45 countries in Africa, Asia, America and Europe regions. ActionAid
International is a global justice Federation working to achieve social
justice, gender equality and poverty eradication.
ActionAid works to strengthen the capacity and active agency of people living
in poverty and exclusion, especially women, to assert their rights.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position
below tenable at its Head Office in Lilongwe.
Head of Business Development, Grants Management and Communication
Reporting to Executive Director
Duration 3 years` renewable dependent on performance and availability of
funding.
Role Overview
The role holder leads development and implementation of fundraising strategy
for income growth and achievement of the CSP V objectives. S(he) leads in
conducting market research, donor intelligence/scoping, identification of new
opportunities, develop business models, take resource mobilization initiatives
with a diverse range of funding agencies i.e. AAI affiliates, Institutional
and High Value donors. The roles is responsible for ensuring compliance and
effective grant management.
The role support building of a strong and credible AAM
profile/image/reputation through effective, creative and innovative
communications strategies for AAM visibility and fundraising
Responsibilities
> AAM Values, Practice and Priorities
> Leading in innovation and change Establish a culture of excellence in respective team that values experimentation and continuous improvement
> Feminist Leadership Championing feminist leadership principles and values including commitment to diversity and inclusion (race, gender, power).
> AAM Values Practice Ensure personal and team culture that demonstrates all of AAM values including Mutual Respect, Equity and Justice, Integrity, Solidarity with People Living in Poverty and Exclusion, Courage of Conviction, Independence and Humility.
> Business Development
> Lead the formulation of business development models and opportunities.
> Lead and coordinate resource mobilization efforts.
> Lead in donor intelligence/scoping, market research and identification of new donors or potential funding opportunities
> Ensure participation of clusters and national office team in development of concept notes and funding proposal
> Work with stakeholders to influence donor commitment and development agenda for Malawi.
> Work in partnership with stakeholders and likeminded organizations to form consortium(s) for competitive calls and tender bids/proposals.
> Ensure revenue targets as per CSPV are met
Contract Management
> Ensure compliance to donor rules and AAM policies and procedures in contract and grant management including timely submission of quality reports.
> Lead in facilitation of inception workshops for all donor funded projects.
> Lead in implementation of Contract Management System.
> Support adherence to AAM cost recovery guidelines.
> Support implementation of audit findings and other reviews
Media Engagements
> Lead the development and track implementation of Communication Strategy.
> Ensure update of media database to facilitate robust and responsive media engagements.
> Ensure monitoring of AAM media coverage and identification of opportunities for positive media coverage
> Lead and cultivate strong media relationship and understanding for AAM coverage
> Ensure organisation of media events such as press conference, media tours and media training.
> Ensure news and feature stories on AAM are written and submitted for free publication in mainstream media institutions
> Ensure development and publication of all AAM communications materials e.g., monthly newsletters, media statements, annual reports, fliers, posters, banners, brochures, booklets and video documentaries.
> Ensure development and regular update of AAM website, including ensuring sourcing of suitable content for the website blogs, case studies, news updates.
> Ensure regular update of AAM social media accounts Twitter and Facebook with fresh and engaging content
> Lead in development of IEC materials
> Lead in engaging media for AAM campaigns, advocacy and social movement work
Staff and partners capacity development and organizational management
> Support recruitment and induction of new staff.
> Lead in provision of capacity building to staff and partner on Business development, grant management and Communication.
> Develop and monitor annual performance targets for the units and related staff.
> Develop, monitor and review annual plan and budgets for the unit.
> Serve as a member of Country Leadership Team (CLT) and a management focal person to board for the unit.
> Contribute to formulation and compliance with AAM internal control and account systems.
> Participate in internal and external meetings
> Develop and monitor annual performance targets for the units and related staff.
Qualifications and Experience
> A master’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or their equivalent.
> At least five years in leadership role and of which 3 years should be in fundraising for Not for Profit Organisation(s).
> Good understanding in Fundraising, sponsorship, communication and grant management
> In depth knowledge of current debates and thinking on development themes, media and communication
> Good relationship building and networking skills
> Have practical experience in social marketing, business development, and contract and grant management
> Strong conceptual, analytical, documentation and presentation skills;
> Excellent management, leadership, planning and prioritization skills;
> Good interpersonal and communication skills coupled with ability to influence, negotiate, advice, mentor and train
> High degree of integrity, dependability and confidentiality
> Ability to work independently and self-motivated
How to apply
Interested individuals should apply to
The Executive Director,
Action Aid Malawi,
P.O. Box 30735
Lilongwe 3,
Malawi.
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