Vacancy title:
Donor Mapping - AATF Resource Mobilization Strategy
Jobs at:
African Agricultural Technology FoundationDeadline of this Job:
04 November 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 28, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Purpose of the Assignment
AATF is therefore seeking the services of a consultant to assist the Resource Mobilization Directorate to conduct a donor mapping to feed into the updating of the RM Strategy. The last donor mapping was done in 2018. In addition to the traditional donors in the sector specific attention should be looked into emerging opportunities in Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa and case studies of successful sourcing of funds from financial institutions like International Finance Corporation, World Bank, Islamic Development Bank and the African Development Bank (AfDB) for example through African governments. Opportunities would also include potential funding opportunities for Agriculture Biotechnology projects as well as one-off grants to make targeted improvements to AATF’s operational capabilities
Most of the work will be done through desk research however interviews may also be conducted together with the Resource Mobilization Director. In addition, some sections of the RM Strategy may be drafted by the consultant.
Required Skills and Competencies:
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in for example Business Administration, Management, Agricultural field, political science, social science
• The prospective consultant should have a proven track record in fundraising/resource mobilisation for a Non-for Profit of at least 5 years
• Experience in accessing funds from African (including African governments), Asian and Middle Eastern sources will be an asset.
• Experience in conducting and facilitating similar assignments. Over 5 years
• Good knowledge of global agriculture sector trends especially in Africa in line with AATF’s area of work.
• Strong analytical and report writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English.
• Strong understanding of agricultural development issues and needs of farmers in Africa.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
Applications should be submitted to AATF Procurement Officer by email at: procurement@aatf-africa.org by COB 4th November 2022 with the subject head “Donor Mapping - AATF ‘’
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