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Share Vision Network (SVN)

Grants and Resource Mobilization Coordinator

Closes in 13 daysLusaka, Zambia

This role closed on 2026-08-12. Application is no longer accepted.

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Required skills

financial analysisrelationship managementcoordination abilitiesbudget managementstrategic planningsolution proposal developmentmonitoringproject designnegotiationpartnership buildingnetworkingfundraisingmis reportingproposal writingcommunity mobilization

About the role

Job Purpose

The Grants and Resource Mobilization Coordinator is responsible for leading Share Vision Network's efforts to secure financial and non-financial resources that support the organization's strategic objectives. The position focuses on identifying funding opportunities, coordinating grant development, managing donor relationships, overseeing grant compliance, and implementing resource mobilization strategies to ensure the sustainability and growth of SVN's programmes.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Resource Mobilization Strategy
    • Develop and implement SVN's Resource Mobilization Strategy.
    • Identify diversified funding sources, including bilateral and multilateral donors, foundations, corporate organizations, embassies, UN agencies, and philanthropic institutions.
    • Establish annual fundraising targets and monitor progress.
    • Develop innovative fundraising initiatives, including digital campaigns, corporate giving, sponsorships, and community fundraising.
  2. Grant Identification and Proposal Development
    • Research and monitor local, regional, and international funding opportunities.
    • Coordinate the preparation of high-quality grant proposals, concept notes, expressions of interest, and funding applications.
    • Work closely with programme and finance teams to develop competitive project budgets and implementation plans.
    • Ensure proposals align with donor priorities and SVN's strategic plan.
  3. Donor Relations and Stewardship
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with donors and funding partners.
    • Coordinate donor meetings, presentations, and site visits.
    • Respond promptly to donor inquiries and information requests.
    • Ensure effective communication and stewardship to strengthen long-term donor partnerships.
  4. Grant Management and Compliance
    • Monitor grant implementation to ensure compliance with donor requirements.
    • Track grant deliverables, reporting deadlines, and budgets.
    • Coordinate timely submission of narrative and financial reports.
    • Maintain accurate grant records, agreements, and supporting documentation.
    • Support internal and external grant audits.
  5. Partnership Development
    • Build strategic partnerships with government ministries, NGOs, civil society organizations, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, academic institutions, and private sector partners.
    • Negotiate and coordinate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and partnership agreements.
    • Facilitate collaborative initiatives that enhance programme delivery and sustainability.
  6. Fundraising and Corporate Engagement
    • Develop corporate partnership and sponsorship opportunities.
    • Coordinate fundraising events and donor engagement activities.
    • Promote employee giving and corporate social responsibility (CSR) partnerships.
    • Strengthen relationships with individual donors and philanthropic organizations.
  7. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
    • Track resource mobilization performance against annual targets.
    • Maintain a donor and grants database.
    • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual fundraising and grants reports.
    • Analyze funding trends and recommend strategic improvements.
  8. Communication and Visibility
    • Develop donor success stories and impact reports.
    • Coordinate visibility activities in line with donor branding requirements.
    • Support communication campaigns that enhance SVN's profile and attract new partners.
  9. Strategic Planning
    • Contribute to organizational strategic planning and annual budgeting.
    • Advise management on emerging funding opportunities and donor priorities.
    • Strengthen organizational capacity in grant management and resource mobilization.

Key Stakeholders

The Grants and Resource Mobilization Coordinator will work closely with:
* Government Ministries and Agencies
* Local Authorities
* Development Partners
* United Nations Agencies
* International NGOs
* Local NGOs
* Community-Based Organizations (CBOs)
* Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs)
* Corporate Partners
* Foundations and Trusts
* Universities and Research Institutions
* Media Organizations
* Individual Donors and Philanthropists

Expected Deliverables

  • Resource Mobilization Strategy
  • Annual Fundraising Plan
  • Donor Mapping Report
  • Grants Pipeline and Tracking Matrix
  • High-quality Grant Proposals and Concept Notes
  • Donor Database
  • Grant Agreements
  • Narrative and Financial Donor Reports
  • Partnership Agreements (MoUs)
  • Fundraising Campaign Reports