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-106920

Assignment Title:

Resource Mobilization and Partnership Advisor

Partner:

Wildlife and Environmental Society of Malawi

Country:

Malawi

Duration:

4 to 5 months

Time Commitment:

Full Time

Assignment Context

Are you passionate about conservation, sustainable management of wildlife and of the natural environment globally? Do you have resource mobilization skills to share? 

As the Resource Mobilization Advisor with Wildlife and Environmental Society of Malawi (WESM) in Lilongwe, Malawi, you will assist the team in updating donor mapping and revising their resource mobilization strategy to secure funds for ongoing operations. In this role, you will also support the development of funding proposals and concepts.  

Apply today to have an impact in environmental sustainability in Malawi!

Roles and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with staff to revise, update and implement resource mobilization strategies to secure funding for WESM's programs
• Research and identify potential donors (local, international, corporate, and foundations)
• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with local and international organizations
• Support and guide WESM on drafting memorandum of understanding (MOUs) and partnership agreements
• Support staff to write funding proposals, concept notes, and budgets
• Assist in strengthening the capacity of the staff in partnership development and resource mobilization
• Ensure that a gender equality lens is consistently applied in the execution of all activities
• Ensure to empower young women and promote a culture of gender sensitive representation in all activities and program benefits  
• 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 development, environmental science, social sciences or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising and resource mobilization
• Demonstrated experience in developing institutional partnerships
• Experience with not-for-profit or non-governmental organizations is an asset
• Minimum two (2) years relevant professional experience in your field of expertise
• A commitment to gender equality, youth inclusion, and international volunteering
• Flexibility, adaptability, excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity
• Experience with group facilitation and trainings, including content development considered an asset
• Experience living and working internationally considered an asset
• Written and oral fluency in English.

Partner Description

WESM is a membership organization promoting, advocating for, and making a visible and measurable difference to the well-informed conservation and sustainable management of wildlife and the natural environment in Malawi. The organization works to inform and support public participation in the wise use of Malawi’s wildlife and natural environment and always speak up for it in national and local development efforts/fora. Established 70 years ago, WESM currently has over 500 individuals members, over 1500 Wildlife Clubs (mostly school-based) and 9 branches. WESM’s projects focus on working with communities bordering protected areas (national parks, wildlife reserves and forest reserves) to reduce pressure on the PAs and promoting environmental education in schools through establishing and strengthening community governance structures, Economic Empowerment, Community sensitization, Natural Resource Management and Microloans for income generation.

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.