Job Description
AfricaNenda is an African-led team of experts committed to unlocking the potential of digital financial services for the financially excluded across the continent by accelerating the scale-up of instant and inclusive payment systems.
Our approach is to provide public and private sector stakeholders with technical expertise and the capacity to reduce barriers…
Resource Mobilization and Business Development Consultant
Key responsibilities
The Resource Mobilization and business development Consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:
Lead Resource Mobilization ActivitiesConduct a review of AfricaNenda Foundation projects and programs tassess funding needs and current resource mobilization efforts;Conduct an assessment of funding landscape, current trends and funding mechanisms relevantAfricaNenda’s value proposition and build a database of multilateral, institutional and philanthropic donors tengage withProactively research multilateral / philanthropic projects or program funding requests for proposals and lead proposal writing for relevant opportunities working with internal teamsWork with project teams tmap country specific donor landscape and build thematic concept notes tsupport fundraising efforts for country specific IPS implementationDevelop and implement AfricaNenda resource mobilization strategy working with cross functional project, advocacy and communication teams.Lead business development and support donor relationsWork with internal partners (advocacy and communication teams) and external partners as welltdevelop fundraising messaging, tools and channels (presentations,pitch deck, concept notesetc…)Increase donor’s awareness of AfricaNenda Foundation’s work through cold calling, introductory calls, presentations, exploratory missions, events etc…Support technical teams tdevelop relevant content for donors (project presentations, focused newsletters etc…)Contribute treview and support research, publications, presentations as needed. Skills and experience
Education
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.
Additional certificates /training in digital financial services will be an asset. Experience
At least 10 years of experience in private sector and development sector managing digital financial services projects and programs in developing countries.Proven experience in building partnerships with donors, philanthropy or multilaterals and securing funding (multi millions of dollars) for DFS project / program implementationDemonstrated experience in the coordination of funding proposal writting, working with multiple teamsWorking experience in global development, financial inclusion, mobile money, payment systems, particularly in Africa, is highly desirable.Excellent analytical capabilities, strong project management and organizational skillsExcellent written and verbal communication and presentation skillsExcellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)