Resource Mobilization and Partnership Advisor

Assignment Type:

Canadian International Volunteer

Eligibility Requirements:

Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada only

Assignment ID:

VA-106588

Assignment Title:

Resource Mobilization and Partnership Advisor

Partner:

Art and Global Health Centre Africa

Country:

Malawi

Duration:

4 to 5 months

Time Commitment:

Full Time

Assignment Context

Are you passionate about art and its power to nurture creative leadership and ignite bold actions? Do you have business development and resource mobilization skills to share? 

As the Resource Mobilization and Partnership Advisor with the Art and Global Health Centre in Zomba, Malawi, you will support the development of new programs and source new funding opportunities to support the organization to improve leadership and innovation opportunities for young people in Malawi.

Apply today to have an impact in empowering vulnerable youth!

Roles and Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the team, develop and implement business plans aimed at enhancing ArtGlo’s financial sustainability and strategic growth
• Support to organize and manage fundraising events, exhibitions, and auctions that align with ArtGlo’s mission and values
• Support the training of staff on essential business skills, entrepreneurship principles, and management of best practices to strengthen internal capabilities
• Facilitate workshops on proposal development, marketing, and partnership cultivation for team members
• Support the team in developing proposals and funding opportunities 
• Collaborate with the team to build and manage strategic relationships with partners to foster mutual growth and sustainability
• Advise staff on partnership agreements on how to outline mutual responsibilities, deliverables, and expected outcomes while ensuring clear communication, alignment of goals, and shared success
• Ensure that a gender equality lens is consistently applied in the execution of all activities
• Ensure an environmental and sustainability climate action lens is applied in all activities
• Participate in pre-assignment training
• Participate in at least 3 public engagement initiatives before, during, or after the assignment. Volunteers will be equipped with the tools, training, and support to achieve these goals. Volunteers will also have one virtual check-in with the Public Engagement Officer throughout the course of their assignment
• Set up a personalized volunteer fundraising page on the WUSC fundraising platform and share it in your networks. Volunteers will be supported with the tools, training and support to achieve the fundraising goal.
• Submit reports as required by the partner organization and by WUSC.

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree in business administration, social sciences, economics or another relevant field
• Demonstrated experience in program development and proposal writing
• Experience in online and digital marketing and communication is an asset
• Minimum two (2) years relevant professional experience in your field of expertise
• A commitment to gender equality, youth inclusion, and volunteering
• Flexibility, adaptability, excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity
• Experience with group facilitation and trainings, including content development considered an asset
• Written and oral fluency in English.

Partner Description

The Art and Global Health Centre Africa (ArtGlow) is a non-profit organisation committed to nurturing healthy, empowered, open and active communities in Malawi. ArtGlow aims to foster creative leadership in Malawian youth and implement innovative arts-based health-oriented programs. This is done through the values of creativity and innovation, and belief in the power of collaboration and the transformative influence of the arts. All of the Centre’s programs are developed organically based on the needs and assets of the communities they serve, specifically working with university students and communities in southern Malawi. For example, one project uses participatory film and theatre to inspire bold conversations and actions for some of society’s biggest challenges, such as HIV, gender-based violence, and nutrition. Another uses the arts to catalyse reflection and discussion, providing a platform to address issues of stigma and discrimination through the lens of “umunthu,” a pan-African philosophical concept of humanity.

Support Package

• Support and guidance from the WUSC Volunteer Mobilization Team prior to departure and from WUSC Country Team while on assignment
• Pre-departure training to learn about the volunteering for development program, gain practical skills for living and working in an intercultural context and network with other volunteers
• In-country orientation upon arrival in country of assignment
• Language training in country of assignment, where required
• Modest monthly living and accommodation allowance
• Airfare to and from the assignment country
• Visa/work permit
• Pre-departure medical exam
• Health insurance
• Vaccinations and antimalarial medication
• Criminal record verification
• Vacation leave entitlement
• Debriefing after completion of assignment
• An incredible opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to global development, enhance your professional skills and participate in an experience of a lifetime!

WUSC’s Safeguarding Policy

WUSC’s activities seek to balance inequities and create sustainable development around the globe; the work ethic of our staff, volunteers, representatives and partners shall correspond to the values and mission of the organization. WUSC promotes responsibility, respect, honesty, and professional excellence and we will not tolerate harassment, coercion and sexual exploitation and abuse of any form. Successful applicants will be required to sign off on the WUSC Code of Conduct and the Self-Disclosure Form. International and national volunteers will also be required to submit a criminal record verification.

WUSC is a signatory to the Cooperation Canada Leaders’ Pledge on Preventing and Addressing Sexual Misconduct. The pledge represents the shared commitment as Canada’s global development and humanitarian leaders to ensure the full implementation of practices and policies that will protect and respond to our own staff, volunteers and the communities we serve. We are committed to creating safe and respectful workplaces and programs that promote gender equality and are free from gender-based violence, including by addressing and responding to all abuse of power, holding people to account, and protecting the vulnerable. Read the full pledge.