Resource Mobilization Manager / Senior Manager

About the role

The International Potato Center (CIP) is looking for a Resource Mobilization Manager/Senior Manager to oversee its Data, Analysis and Intelligence (DAI) services, which support the resource mobilization strategy, identify new funding opportunities and use donor insights to drive fundraising. The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya and reports to the Director, Resource Mobilization.

Key responsibilities

• Data analysis and intelligence on funders and partners: keep information on funder and partner priorities up to date, monitor changes in global development agendas, give input to funder engagement strategies, develop forecast models and scenario planning for institutional funding income, and produce market insight and trend analysis including ODA market shocks and competitor analysis.
• Design and manage ICT-based processes, systems and tools for DAI: improve data collection, analysis and presentation, keep RM databases and reporting matrices accurate, prepare reports for internal and Board-level use, maintain proposal data for the One CGIAR monthly pipeline report, oversee internal audit compliance, and produce financial reporting and pipeline analysis for the RM dashboard.
• Funding opportunity identification and development: identify new funders and opportunities, review eligibility, act as Proposal Manager for selected opportunities, and support the PNM process including documentation, OCS monitoring, quality checks, minutes and follow-up.
• Funder outreach and engagement: help prepare talking points and meeting bios, and manage internal communications with stakeholders.
• Support the RM team: backstop other RM staff, support RMU and administrative processes, train or monitor junior consultants, and contribute to monthly RM reporting.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Financial Management, Operations or a related field.
• At least 7 years of professional experience in resource mobilization or related areas.
• Experience with international NGOs and understanding of the SDGs is beneficial.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; knowledge of French or Spanish is an advantage.

Required skills

• Experience with ICT tools, databases, dashboards and visualization formats for collecting, storing and presenting resource mobilization information.
• Experience analyzing data and preparing reports and briefs.
• Excellent budgeting and presentation skills.