Resource Mobilization Associate
Position Title: Resource Mobilization Associate
Duration: 1 year with 3 months’ probation
Department: Programmes
Location: In-person or Remote with possible travel to the Regional Office based in Kampala
Reports to: Regional Programme Manager
Works with: Regional Director, Regional Head of Finance and Administration, Finance and Budget Officer, Country Coordinators
About SIHA
The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) Network is a regional feminist women’s rights organization established in 1995 to strengthen the voice and agency of women and girls across the Horn of Africa. SIHA works in conflict, post-conflict, and fragile settings where women and girls face entrenched gender-based violence, discriminatory laws, and systemic exclusion. Our interventions focus on amplifying the voices of grassroots women, advancing legal and policy reform, building resilient feminist movements, and enhancing access to justice and protection mechanisms for women and girls. Through a combination of advocacy, research, capacity-building, and direct programming, SIHA addresses critical issues such as gender-based violence, harmful practices, women’s political participation, and the rights of women on the move. We engage with diverse actors, including community leaders, local women’s groups, and regional and international platforms, to influence policies and narratives that promote gender equality and social justice.
Role Overview
The Resource Mobilization Associate will provide technical and administrative support to SIHA’s resource mobilization efforts by tracking donor trends, updating funding pipelines, and coordinating with programme and finance teams to prepare high-quality concept notes and proposals. The Associate will maintain donor databases, facilitate relationship management with existing and potential partners, and support documentation of lessons learned to enhance SIHA’s visibility and positioning with donors.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain donor mapping, track funding pipelines, and share relevant funding opportunities.
- Draft and develop initial versions of concept notes and proposals by conducting background research and coordinating inputs from relevant teams.
- Support the refinement and finalization of proposals by maintaining standard templates and ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
- Assist in managing donor relations, including scheduling, background briefs, and follow-up tracking.
- Maintain accurate donor and funding records; prepare periodic resource mobilization reports.
- Document lessons learned and support SIHA’s visibility efforts with donors and partners.
- Provide logistical and administrative support for resource mobilization activities as needed.
Key Measurement Areas for Success:
- Timely and accurate updates of donor mapping, pipelines, and funding opportunities.
- Well-coordinated proposal and concept note submissions in collaboration with programme teams.
- Strengthened donor relations through accurate tracking and timely follow-ups.
- Updated and organized donor database and resource mobilization records.
- Documented lessons learned that inform future resource mobilization strategies.
Key Qualifications (Experience & Skills)
- Bachelor’s degree in development studies, International Relations, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in resource mobilization, grants administration, or donor relations in the development/INGO sector.
- Strong research and analytical skills with demonstrated ability to conduct targeted research for funding opportunities and concept development.
- Proven experience in drafting and developing high-quality concept notes and proposals.
- Good writing, proofreading, and documentation skills.
- Strong organizational and data management skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and meet tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with donor databases or CRM systems is an added advantage.
How to apply
Interested candidates should send their application materials through the link: https://airtable.com/appHNyMhgTH7cHVt3/shrHadPrXDxVaoEhm not later than July 31 2025, 11:59 (EAT)
Shortlisting will be on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
