Resource Mobilisation And Partnership Officer

Company Description
SEER Africa–Society for Education, Empowerment, and Resilience (SEER) is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to improving quality of life through equitable access to education, public health, research, innovation, and sustainable development. The organization is driven by the belief that quality education and good health are fundamental human rights and critical for reducing poverty and promoting social justice. SEER works to build resilient communities by designing and implementing evidence-based programs that create lasting positive impact. To achieve this, SEER collaborates with governments, communities, educational institutions, health facilities, development partners, faith-based organizations, civil society organizations, and the private sector. SEER operates as a non-political, non-religious organization committed to inclusivity and neutrality in all its initiatives.
Role Description
The Resource Mobilisation and Partnership Officer is a part-time, on-site role based in Kigali City, Rwanda. This role is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and managing partnerships with a range of stakeholders, including donors, government agencies, NGOs, private sector entities, and community organizations. Day-to-day tasks include developing and implementing resource mobilization strategies, preparing high-quality funding proposals and concept notes, and maintaining accurate records of funding opportunities and partner engagements. The officer will coordinate partnership meetings, support project teams in aligning activities with donor and partner expectations, and track progress against resource mobilization targets. The role also involves regular communication with internal and external stakeholders, preparing reports and presentations, and contributing to strategic planning to expand SEER’s impact and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
1. Donor and funding opportunity identification
Research grants, calls for proposals, foundations, embassies, UN agencies, corporate social responsibility programmes, and international NGO partnerships relevant to SEER Africa's mission.
2. Grant and proposal development
Draft concept notes, project proposals, logical frameworks, budgets, results frameworks, and donor application documents in collaboration with the founder.
3. Institutional partnerships
Identify potential partners in Rwanda and internationally, arrange introductory meetings, maintain partner records, and develop partnership proposals.
4. Organizational visibility
Help maintain SEER Africa's website and LinkedIn presence, prepare an organizational profile, and communicate its mission, programmes, and impact.
Identify potential partners in Rwanda and internationally, arrange introductory meetings, maintain partner records, and develop partnership proposals.
4. Organizational visibility
Help maintain SEER Africa's website and LinkedIn presence, prepare an organizational profile, and communicate its mission, programmes, and impact.
5. Institutional readiness
Help prepare a capability statement, project portfolio, governance and policy checklist, organizational budget, and due-diligence documentation required by prospective donors.
6. Reporting and funding pipeline management
Maintain a funding-opportunity tracker, monitor application deadlines, report progress monthly, and record submissions, decisions, and follow-up actions.
Qualifications and experience
Education
Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Project Management, International Relations, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field
Experience
2–3 years in fundraising, grant writing, business development, NGO partnerships, or project development
Technical skills
Proposal writing, project design, budgeting, logical frameworks, donor research, and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
Languages
Strong written and spoken English; French is an advantage for regional and international partnerships
Personal qualities
Research-oriented, persuasive communicator, organized, proactive, ethical, and able to work independently
Preferred advantage
Experience with donor applications, NGO institutional development, or fundraising for a newly established organization
How to apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to msbymnathanase@gmail.com.
Join SEER Africa in advancing education, empowerment, and resilience in our communities.
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