Job Description
FUNDRAISING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR – HUMANITARIAN
TENURE: 9 MONTHS
STARTING DATE: 1 JULY 2024
Join Us: We are seeking a dynamic Fundraising and Business Development Advisor to lead our humanitarian
fundraising efforts. This role is pivotal in developing and implementing strategies, identifying funding opportunities,
and cultivating partnerships with global donors such as ECHO, UN agencies, and others. Your expertise in fundraising,
business acumen, and relationship-building skills will play a crucial role in maximizing revenue generation to support
our mission and objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
• Align fundraising strategies with humanitarian priorities.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of donor-funded projects.
• Foster strategic linkages between fundraising initiatives and program activities.
• Develop high-quality proposals and concept notes for humanitarian programs and emergency response
initiatives.
• Manage information and donor communications effectively.


Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; post-graduate qualification desirable.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in fundraising or resource mobilization, preferably in NGOs.
• Experience with humanitarian organizations, NGOs, or international development agencies is highly
desirable.
• Proven track record in securing funding from institutional donors.
• Commitment to gender equality and humanitarian principles.
Competencies:
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to produce concise, analytical, accurate, and timely
reports.
• Exceptional interpersonal and networking skills to build effective relationships across diverse cultural
backgrounds.
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills to identify funding opportunities, assess risks, and innovate fundraising
approaches.
• Negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Excellent communication, networking, and proposal-writing abilities.