Resource Mobilization and Strategic Partnerships Development Consultant: Zimbabwe Health Interventions (ZHI)
Consultancy, Research Jobs
- Zimbabwe Health Interventions…
- Expires 13 Feb 2022
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
Deadline: 13 February 2022
Duration: 14 days
Period: 21 February 2022 to 11 March 2022
Background
Zimbabwe Health Interventions (ZHI) is a local non-governmental organization registered as a Trust in Zimbabwe under the Deeds Registries Act (Chapter 20:05). ZHI’s mission is to develop and deliver innovative and sustainable high-impact integrated health interventions with local communities while working with and strengthening existing institutions. Since its establishment in 2019, ZHI has been implementing USAID-funded grants as a sub-awardee of FHI360. ZHI seeks to develop a Resource Mobilization and Strategic Partnerships Strategy to support the organization’s goal to diversify donor funding as well as define a scope for innovation and the strategic positioning of ZHI in the national health services delivery arena in Zimbabwe.
Purpose of Assignment
In order to expand the funding portfolio, ZHI seeks to engage the services of a Resource Mobilisation and Strategic Partnerships Development Consultant who will support the development of a resource mobilization strategy specifically for ZHI´s growing health response portfolio. Under the overall guidance of the Executive Director, the Consultant will work on donor engagement and resource mobilization with a focus on concrete deliverables working closely together with the Senior Management Team (SMT) and the Business Development Lead.
Scope of Work
In collaboration with the SMT, develop resource mobilization targeted products and materials including a PowerPoint Presentation summarizing the resource mobilization strategy for ZHI; Mapping donor interests, priorities, funding windows, and opportunities - Conduct a rapid donor mapping for both traditional and non-traditional sources of funding focusing on heath-gender nexus, (identifying emerging and untapped high potential donors and new emerging models of funding); Develop a guideline on how to establish, maintain and strengthen strategic partnerships and engagement with donors, (past, present, and future) and key stakeholders; Identify suggested mechanisms for system-level resource mobilization and the strategic expansion of funding, including through innovative financing initiatives and mechanisms to stabilize the flow of funds, with a focus on both traditional and non-traditional funding sources; Provide strategic guidance on system-level resource mobilization initiatives that have the potential to deliver added value, including identifying opportunities to provide improved monitoring of financial resources, timely intelligence on budgetary outlook, and other system-level functions
Duties and Responsibilities
Deliverables
• A comprehensive Resource Mobilization and Strategic Partnerships Strategic document that includes an overview of the situation, a critical analysis of past fundraising experience, explores future opportunities and strategies and outlines a time-bound action plan,
• A map of donor interests, priorities, funding opportunities, typical funding amounts, samples of successful project applications, and points to clear actions that should be taken to mobilize funds and develop/maintain relationships with donors,
• A clear guideline and set of tools on how to keep a strong and fruitful relationship with donors and key stakeholders.
• A package of materials that tools/templates for use when responding to bids
• A plan for building the capacity of key staff in mobilizing and leveraging resources and developing and maintaining partnerships at both the national, regional, and global levels.
• A package (with tools) and /or plan for harnessing donor confidence/creating a positive reputation
Plan of work
The level of effort for this activity will not exceed 14 days with a period of performance ending March 11, 2022. The expected start date is February 21, 2022
Qualifications and Experience
Profile and Qualifications
• Advanced university degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Development, Planning, Business Administration, communication or a related field,
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in fundraising, marketing, sponsorship, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR),
• Good strategic visioning, critical and strategic thinking, and ability to develop strategic partnerships.
• Knowledgeable in the Health, Education, Livelihoods, and Gender fields,
• Well-informed of the national and Southern Africa regional context with previous experiences working in different countries in the SADC region,
• Experience and track record of fundraising for a local NGO, a distinct advantage,
• Experienced in developing Resource Mobilization Strategies for NGOs is required
