Head of Resource Mobilisation – International
About Restless Development.
We
know young people have the power to solve the challenges we face in our
world, but they are being sidelined. We are the agency that works with
young people so they can lead in solving those challenges. Whether that
means supporting communities to end child marriage or prevent HIV, we
work with young people to change their lives and the lives of people in
their communities. Our programmes are genuinely life-changing, but we
can’t do any of this without talented, creative individuals at every
level of our organisation.
About the Role.
This is
not your typical fundraising role. This is an opportunity for someone
with an interest in shaping how Restless Development can restore power
to young leaders through fundraising and partnerships in line with the
ambitions in our new Global Resourcing Strategy. We are open to the
successful candidate being based in our India, Nepal, Uganda, Zambia,
Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone or Tanzania country hubs.
We are looking
for a experienced institutional / programme fundraiser who can help us
achieve the ambitious target of raising £36 million for Restless
Development’s work over the next 3 years, whilst also ensuring that more
resources are channelled to youth civil society organisations and
grassroots youth movements in the Global South, so that they are able to
drive change in their communities.
“It is difficult to pin down
one aspect of the role which makes it unique, but building partnerships
and co-creating ideas with donors and partners who share a commitment to
youth leadership and more equitable development practises is certainly a
highlight. I feel lucky to be able to work with an inspiring global
team of fundraisers on the strategic direction of our resourcing
efforts. Making decisions and problem solving collectively makes this
leadership role a joy and reflects the inclusive culture of the agency” –
Outgoing Head of Resource Mobilisation
This role sits in Restless
Development’s Resourcing Mobilisation Unit within the International
Team, managed by the Resourcing Director, with line management
responsibility for the Programme Funding Team and income targets. At the
global level, the Head of Resource Mobilisation plays a lead role on
the Resourcing Leadership Team, facilitating a coordinated global
approach to resource mobilisation efforts.
About You.
Essential skills and experience
An excellent proven track record in institutional fundraising including:
- A demonstrable track record of developing winning concepts and proposals to institutional donors
- Line management experience of fundraising roles
- Prospecting and cultivating new institutional fundraising leads
- Excellent relationship management skills with both funders and partners
- An
understanding of youth-led development, SRHR, livelihoods, advocacy,
securing funding for grassroots civil society organisations, or other
areas that Restless Development works on. - Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English
- Perhaps
most importantly we are looking for candidates with an interest to
shape how Restless Development can restore power to young leaders
through fundraising and partnerships in line with the ambitions in our
new Global Resourcing Strategy.
Desirable skills & experience
- Solid understanding of youth and community led development.
- Graduate level degree in relevant field of study, or equivalent work experience.
- Experience of managing a fundraising team.
- Experience of advocating for more equitable funding practises to facilitate youth-led development.
- Ability to proactively generate and co-create “new business” opportunities that lead to strategic funding.
How To Apply.
Please send a completed application form to [email protected] by 6pm GMT 16th January 2022. Please note that we do not accept CVs, resumes or covering letters.
First round interviews are anticipated to take place on 21st January 2022
Second round interviews are anticipated to take place on 25th January 2022
