Resource Mobilization Specialist

Job Description

Tasks and responsibilities

The Resource Mobilization Specialist will be responsible to carry out the following tasks, organized into four key areas: Resource Mobilization Strategy Development:

•  Develop and implement a Resource Mobilization Strategy and action plan aligned with the CPF and national priorities.
•  Identify and analyze donor/ resource partner trends, funding priorities, and opportunities in agriculture, food security, and rural development.
•  Establish and maintain a database of potential donors and development partners, including bilateral/multilateral agencies, private sector partners, and philanthropic organizations.
•  Develop a funding opportunity calendar to track project calls and deadlines.
•  Review development partners' country strategies to identify collaboration opportunities aligned with FAO's mandate.

Donor Engagement and Partnership Development:

•  Strengthen relationships with existing and potential donors, including private sectors, through effective communication and engagement.
•  Organize periodic donor briefings, strategic dialogues, and portfolio review meetings with the FAOR, government, and partners.
•  Facilitate negotiations with donors, development partners and funding agencies to secure financial and in-kind contributions.
•  Liaise with government authorities, UN agencies, private sectors and other stakeholders to enhance partnerships.
•  Leverage strategic alliances with private sector actors, academia, and government agencies to expand resource mobilization opportunities.
•  Promote FAO's mandate and achievements through advocacy and communication tools.

Proposal Development and Grant Acquisition:

•  Lead the development of high-quality, comprehensive funding proposals and concept notes that integrate FAO's Strategic Framework and thematic areas, leveraging past achievements and lessons learned.
•  Ensure proposals align with national policies, FAO's Strategic Framework, and donor requirements.
•  Support technical teams in budget preparation and resource allocation for proposals.
•  Provide guidance to relevant ministries and institutions to access global funding mechanisms (e.g., climate finance).
•  Contribute to technical, economic, and policy studies as needed to support proposal development.

Reporting and Donor Compliance:

•  Ensure timely, high-quality donor reporting that meets compliance and accountability standards.
•  Maintain accurate records of funding agreements, donor commitments, and project performance indicators.
•  Coordinate the preparation of briefs and reports on FAO priorities and field programs for dissemination to government, donors, and UN agencies.
•  Provide regular updates to FAO Nepal's management on resource mobilization efforts and funding status.
•  Document and share impact stories of FAO interventions to highlight results.
•  Coordinate the collection and maintenance of country data in FAO's corporate systems to support reporting.

Performs other duties, as required.

Job Specification

Minimum Requirements

•  Master's degree (Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Economics, International Relation/Development, or a related field)
•  At least five years of proven experience in resource mobilization, donor relations, or partnership development in an international development context.
•  Working knowledge of English and Nepali languages (Proficiency Level C) euhMzTg BIpnb
•  National of Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal

FAO Core Competencies

•  Results Focus
•  Teamwork
•  Communication
•  Building Effective Relationships
•  Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

•  Resource Mobilization Strategy Development
•  Donor Mapping, Engagement, and Partnership Building
•  Proposal Development and Grant Acquisition
•  Strategic Alliance and Multi-Stakeholder Coordination
•  Monitoring, Evaluation, and Results Reporting
•  Data Management and Knowledge Documentation
•  Policy Alignment and Technical Advisory Support
•  Understanding of Donor Funding Mechanisms and Development Finance in Nepal

Selection Criteria

•  Proven experience in developing resource mobilization strategies, donor engagement, and high-quality proposal development aligned with national priorities.
•  Strong understanding of donor funding mechanisms, international development finance, and government priorities in Nepal.
•  Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, database analysis and power point) and knowledge and experience of report writing and technical document preparation.
•  Previous experience with FAO, UN agencies, or international development organizations.
•  Familiarity with FAO's CPF and agricultural development priorities in Nepal.
•  Knowledge of UN agency operations and government coordination processes.

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