Resource Mobilization Advisor

Assignment Type:

Canadian International Volunteer

Eligibility Requirements:

Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada only

Assignment ID:

VA-106607

Assignment Title:

Resource Mobilization Advisor

Partner:

Centre for Women’s Research (CENWOR)

Country:

Sri Lanka

Duration:

4 to 12 months (flexible)

Time Commitment:

Full-time

Assignment Context

Do you have a passion for gender equality and economic opportunities for all? Are you passionate about program design and fundraising for women empowerment? A Sri Lankan women based research organization is seeking your support!

As the Program Design and Fundraising Advisor in Colombo, Sri Lanka with Centre for Women's Research (CENWOR), a pioneer non governmental organization focused in women research and development, you will strengthen their skills in spearheading innovative projects, enhance organizational capabilities, and secure funding to amplify the impact of in the work of women empowerment and social inclusion.

Apply to this position to advance support gender equality and social inclusion in Sri Lanka!

Roles and Responsibilities

• Identify emerging trends and challenges within the sector to develop innovative and impactful projects
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design projects that address current needs and contribute to the long-term goals of the organization
• Conduct a thorough analysis of potential funding sources, including grants, partnerships, and individual donors
• Develop a comprehensive resource mobilization strategy that aligns with the organization's mission and project objectives
• Assess the existing skills and knowledge of the organization's staff in proposal and program development
• Develop strategies to integrate gender and environmental sustainability practices at every stage of the resource mobilization process 
• 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 and/or formal training in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Business Development or a related field
• Experience developing grant proposals for non-profits/NGOs
• Strong analytical skills and capacity to translate complex concepts into program design/models
• Knowledge of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Gender, Entrepreneurship and Social Change will be an asset
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work in team
• 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

Project Description

Volunteering for development is one of the important ways in which WUSC pursues its mission. The IGNI+E project, funded by Global Affairs Canada, supports over 70 partner organizations to advance gender equality and the economic empowerment of 1.2 million youth around the world. IGNI+E harnesses the knowledge, capacity and expertise of skilled Canadians through volunteer assignments and public engagement activities to assist partners in improving their performance, advocating for gender equality, and implementing more sustainable, innovative and inclusive initiatives and services for poor and marginalised youth, particularly young women. Overseas, our volunteers collaborate with a wide variety of partners, including enterprise and social enterprise development incubators, skills training centres, women’s organizations, and youth groups. In Canada, WUSC works with institutions and individuals to identify, prepare, and support volunteers who travel overseas to support our partners. Our network in Canada also works with WUSC to raise awareness among Canadians to inspire greater action on global development issues. Our collective focus is on sustainable and inclusive changes to create a better world for youth.

Partner Description

CENWOR was established in 1984 by a group of women from various professional backgrounds – academics, researchers and activists – out of concern for the scarcity in data that addressed the disadvantaged position of women. It is a leading research organisation on gender and women’s issues which has four programme areas designed to empower women – policy and action oriented research, training and awareness raising on gender issues, information dissemination on areas of critical concern to women, and advocacy and lobbying. Their projects both benefit the community directly while at the same time demonstrate their viability for up-scaling such projects.

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
• COVID-19 PCR testing
• 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.