NGO Strategic Partnerships and Funding Expert

4 weeks ago


East or Southern Africa, South Africa Multiform Human Development Full time
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Mapping:
  • Conduct in-depth analyses to map potential partnerships with a wide range of local organisations to identify unique technical capabilities, expertise, or past performance.
  • Assess and develop an initial RFP capture pipeline focused on institutional donors (USAID, EU, FCDO, Japan, UN agencies or other potential funding partners.
  • Identify and prioritise partnership opportunities that align with ForAfrikas mission, strengthening the organisations reputation and reach.
  • Develop strategies to engage and sustain relationships with diverse partners, ensuring alignment with ForAfrikas strategic goals.
  • Provide recommendations on cross-sector partnerships that enhance both funding and operational capacities.
Comprehensive Funding Landscape Analysis:
  • Analyse donor priorities, trends, and competition within the funding landscape, helping ForAfrika align its funding strategies with emerging opportunities.
  • Provide insights into proposal development, compliance requirements, and reporting standards for various funding streams.
  • Recommend strategies for diversifying funding sources, ensuring resilience and sustainability in ForAfrikas financial model.
Country-Specific Insights & Strategic Advisory:
  • Offer tailored advice on navigating the political, legal, and operational contexts in Mozambique, and Uganda to strengthen partnerships and funding opportunities.
  • Evaluate risks and opportunities specific to each countrys funding environment and stakeholder ecosystem.
  • Advise on country-specific approaches to securing partnerships, leveraging local networks, and maximising funding potential across diverse sources.
Decision-Making & Strategic Tools:
  • Support the development of decision-making tools and matrices to assess the viability and strategic value of partnerships and funding opportunities.
  • Create a strategic roadmap for engaging with institutional and non-institutional donors,
  • Formulate key considerations and questions to help ForAfrika prioritise partnerships and funding opportunities in line with its strategic goals.
Qualifications & Experience:
  • Advanced degree in International Development, Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in the NGO sector, with a focus on strategic partnerships, funding landscape analysis, and business development in Africa.
  • Extensive experience working with a wide array of funding sources, including USAID and other institutional donors.
  • Proven track record of securing high-value partnerships and successfully navigating complex funding environments.
  • Understanding of the legal, financial, and operational frameworks needed to manage diverse funding streams effectively.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across a wide variety of stakeholders.
Additional Information:
  • This role will be remote with travel to Mozambique, Uganda.
  • The contract duration will run for approximately 6-8 weeks from the start date.

Shortlisted candidates will be expected to undergo psychometric testing and background screening.
Applicants who fulfil the
above mentioned requirements are invited to apply for the position by following the link:


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