Resource Mobilization And Fundraising Advisor (Cambridge)

Overview This Volunteer Placement is located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Start date: September 2026. Placement length: 6 months. Language requirements: English Level 4-Advanced. Eligibility: Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada only. Responsibilities Drive Proposal Development: Lead and coordinate end‑to‑end proposal development, turning complex project concepts into high‑quality, competitive concept notes and proposals to secure funding from institutional and private donors. Strategic Resource Mobilization: Design, refine, and execute robust resource mobilization systems to ensure coordinated, efficient, and proactive grant tracking, boosting internal preparedness for upcoming funding calls. Donor Landscape Mapping: Conduct advanced mapping and strategic analysis of funding opportunities to maintain a dynamic donor database, identifying and capturing diverse, high‑yielding revenue streams. High-Impact Partnership Engagement: Cultivate and bolster strategic relationships with potential donors and partners, developing sophisticated external communication and advocacy materials tailored to resource mobilization and donor retention. Knowledge Management for Fundraising: Establish a centralized repository of winning proposals, capacity statements, and data points to preserve institutional memory and support future fundraising efforts. Essential Qualifications A bachelor's degree in development studies, sociology, project management, entrepreneurship and business development, agribusiness, or value addition. A master’s degree and familiarity with media relations and communication are considered additional assets. Minimum of four years experience directly managing fundraising projects with a proven track record of securing funding (experience within women’s and youth empowerment initiatives is highly desirable). Expert‑level skills in grant proposal writing, budget design, and financial literacy, with deep knowledge of institutional donors’ expectations. Proven experience in donor mapping, relationship cultivation, and managing complex, multi‑stakeholder funding pipelines. Strong proficiency in project management frameworks and the Microsoft Office Suite, paired with excellent cross‑cultural networking abilities. Benefits Monthly living allowance. Accommodation. Health insurance, including required vaccinations and antimalarial medication. Round‑trip airfare and visa/work permit costs. Pre‑placement, in‑country, and reintegration training; access to self‑directed materials and online resources. Ongoing local support. Access to the Employee Assistance Program during and after placement. Additional Requirements Confirm passport or permanent resident details for travel. Provide two professional references and one personal reference. Complete a language assessment during the initial phone interview. Pass a police check and medical clearance before departure. Comply with anti‑terrorism checks. Agree to uphold the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policy and Code of Conduct. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cuso International