RESOURCE MOBILIZATION OFFICER

African Union/Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU/IBAR) The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) aims to provide leadership in the development of animal resources for Africa. By supporting and empowering the African Union member states and the Regional Economic Communities (RECs), AU-IBAR’s vision is of an Africa free from hunger and poverty in which animal resources make a significant contribution within the global arena. Founded in 1951 to study the epidemiological situation and fight rinderpest in Africa, AU-IBAR’s mandate covers all aspects of animal resources, including livestock, fisheries and wildlife, across the entire African continent, but fills a unique and strategic niche by working at continental and regional levels, with the RECs being key partners.
For the implementation of its strategic plan 2010-2014, AU-IBAR seeks the services of Resource Mobilization Officer.

1. Post
* Post title: Resource Mobilization officer
* Post level: P3 Step 5
* Duty station: AU-IBAR, Nairobi, Kenya

This position is subject to availability of funds.

2. Major duties and responsibilities:
The Resource Mobilisation officer will assist AU/IBAR to develop the right profile vis-?-vis the donor community, inform AU/IBAR on donor and foundation strategies and funding opportunities, expand the present support base and assure quality of proposals submitted to donors.

The incumbent will:
* Create good working relations with donor organisations and the donor platform on rural development/agriculture in Nairobi, providing advocacy for AU/IBAR. Develop the necessary networks to support resource mobilisation and partnerships;
* Organise regular donor meetings to inform donors on AU/IBAR activities, policies and offer discussion platform between AU/IBAR and the donor community and raise awareness on financial needs in the AR sector;
* Scan the donors’ strategies on a regular basis and identify funding possibilities for the execution of IBAR’s strategic plan;
* Assess options for non-traditional support to IBAR e.g. Exchange of officials/experts, provision of Technical Assistance etc;
* Identify new and/or non-traditional donors or foundations for funding opportunities to AU/IBAR;
* Cooperate with the Communication expert to prepare appropriate profile and messages for AU/IBAR when approaching potential donors;
* Liase with all technical partners OIE, FAO, WHO etc and regularly check websites to guarantee appropriate gathering and sharing of information;
* Liase with RECs and Member States and regularly check websites to guarantee appropriate gathering and sharing of information;
* Coordinate with AU/IBAR Admin and Finance Officer, Director and management team to understand funding gaps or funding needs.
* Assure timely update on required resources and prioritise the needs in collaboration with AU/IBAR hierarchy and management team;
* Assure appropriate lay-out en content (non-technical) of project/programme proposals before submission to potential donors;
* Inform the Director of AU/IBAR on a regular basis on funding opportunities and relational issues with technical and other partners;
* Update AU/IBAR resource mobilisation strategy whenever required.

3. Educational qualifications:
An advanced degree (Msc) in economics, finance, business administration or management. A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

4. Work experience:
The candidate has at least 7 years experience in an development environment as advisor on development cooperation or manager of donor funded programmes with 3 of which are at international level. Working experience and/or specific knowledge of the African Development context is an important advantage.

5. Other relevant skills:
* Excellent negotiator;
* Tact and diplomacy;
* Highly organised and capable to deliver;
* Visionary and innovative.

6. Language requirement:
Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages is a requirement. Knowledge of one or more of the other AU working languages would be an added advantage.

7. Age requirement:
Must be preferably between the age of 35 and 50 years.

8. Tenure of Appointment:
The appointment shall be for an initial period of two (2) years, the first six (6) months of which shall be on probation. It shall be renewable by one (1) year subject to performance and availability of funds.

9. Gender Mainstreaming:
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

10. Application:
To apply, please submit the following:

1. A letter stating your motivation for seeking employment with the AU Commission;
2. A detailed and updated CV, indicating your nationality, age and gender;
3. Names and contact details (including e-mail addresses) of three references;
4. Certified copies of degrees, diplomas and other academic certificates.

11. Remuneration:
The lump-sum salary attached to this position will be USD 6,783.14 per month all inclusive.

Director of AU-IBAR
P.O.BOX 30786
Nairobi, Kenya
FAX: +254-20-367-4143
E-mail:applications@au-ibar.org; ibar.office@au-ibar.org

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