About US:
Skills for Life Uganda is a regional management consultancy firm currently operating in Uganda and South Sudan. The organization is specialized in resource mobilization (fundraising) for NGOs, organizational development, Research (Base line surveys, KAP surveys), monitoring and evaluation, peace building and capacity building.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· The Business Development Officer will secure long term clients (NGOs) for Skills for Life and maintain business relations
· Compile, maintain and review a database of international and local donor organizations
· Take a leading role in writing funding proposals and ensure their timely submission
· Support the Chief Technical Officer (CTO) in identifying consultancy assignments both national and international, write technical and financial proposals and ensure timely submission
· Initiative and implement various income generating strategies for Skills for Life
· Undertake independent research in finding alternative resources for long-term sustainability of S4L clients
· Build contacts with potential individual donors and raise funds for the activities of the organizations
· Coordinate and represent the S4L in networking, information sharing and other events
· Carry out assessment of organizations to determine level of donor attractiveness
· Work closely with the CTO, advise and support CSOs in development and review management policies and guidelines.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The Business Development Officer should preferably hold a University degree in Business Management, Project Planning or related field
· A minimum of three years’ experience in proposal and strategy development
· Prior exposure and experience in conducting research
· Broad knowledge and understanding of major donors perspectives, requirements and standards for Africa
· Excellent computer skills Ms word, Excel, internet (knowledge is SSPS is an added advantage)
· Exceptional writing and editing skills
· Detailed orientated and highly organized worker
· Ability to work on own initiative in an innovative manner
NB: Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications including an application letter, current CV and copies of their academic credentials all zipped in one folder not exceeding 2MB to the Chief Technical Officer via email to okwmoses@yahoo.com.
All the relevant documents should be zipped in one folder not exceeding 2MB.
Deadline: Wednesday, 2nd December 2015