Job Description

Job Purpose

The SPRM Consultant is responsible for coordinating and strengthening resource mobilization for the crisis in Central Sahel and Côte d’Ivoire. The incumbent will increase funding coverage of current and future proposals mostly in the area of Food Security Resilience, Health Resilience and others to enable continuity and scale-up of long-term resilience programs.

Timeframe and modality

The consultancy will commence as soon as possible
Five months
Five days per week
Remote working

Job Duties and Responsibilities

General tasks:

The consultant shall adhere to standard operational procedures (SOPs), Code of Conduct, Principles and Rules for Red Cross and Red Crescent Humanitarian Assistance and other standards.

Specific tasks/outputs:

Business Development and Donor Relations

Take an active role in researching, analysing and advising on potential new funding opportunities
Coordinate resourcing and fundraising efforts including the development and implementation of a fundraising strategy for the long-term resilience programs.
Work proactively to engage partners in maximizing funding in support of long-term resilience program and any fundraising opportunities.
Coordinate and strengthen relationships with donors and partners supporting Red Cross Red Crescent response. This includes a consistent effort to build trust with partners and generate resources.
Negotiate pledges and contributions with partners (National Societies, multilaterals, private sector organizations) ensuring that earmarking and other requirements are in line with operational priorities.
Propose and coordinate actions to increase funding coverage, advising colleagues in the Country Cluster Delegations office and operational leads on fundraising strategies and approaches to partners.
Facilitate external relations, both within the RCRC Movement and with non-RCRC partners, including proactively coordinating donor field visits, and planning partnership meetings and conference calls.

Proposal Writing

Research and analyse relevant calls for proposals
Be the cluster focal point for proposal writing and ensuring quality
Coordinate proposal development and submission processes, in close liaison with operational and technical leads as well as relevant partners.
Develop quality proposals, ensuring narrative and budget alignment, adherence to donor requirements, and timely submission.

Accountability

Effective and thorough grant/pledge management in close coordination with operational leads and budget holder(s) and facilitate a consistent income tracking and risk assessment process
Ensure effective coordination between Country Cluster Delegation offices, regional SPRM and technical teams to ensure compliance with donor requirements, and that agreed to earmark criteria are understood and adhered to.

Candidate Profile