Resource Mobilization Advisor

Assignment Type:

Canadian International Volunteer

Eligibility Requirements:

Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada only

Assignment ID:

VA-106543

Assignment Title:

Resource Mobilization Advisor

Partner:

Community Women’s Enterprise Network

Country:

Uganda

Duration:

4 to 12 months (flexible)

Time Commitment:

Full-time

Assignment Context

Are you passionate about empowering low-income women and youth to become entrepreneurs ? Do you have resource mobilization skills to share? 

As the Resource Mobilization Advisor with Community Women's Enterprise Network (CWEN) in Kampala, Uganda, you will support the Resource Mobilization team to review their resource mobilization strategies, enhance their proposal writing skills, contribute to donor mapping database, develop resource mobilization communication materials, and support the development of partnerships and mobilization of resources.

Apply today to have a positive impact on women’s economic opportunities with CWEN!

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the Community Women's Enterprise Network management to review their current resource mobilization strategy and support the development of strategies tailored to specific donors
• Review CWEN donor database, advise on donor targeting, partnership development and developing a robust resource mobilization plan
• Provide capacity building on donor funding trend analysis in Uganda, resource mobilization and proposal writing
• Support partnership management and resource mobilization tracking mechanisms; identify ways in which existing partnerships can be expanded with other collaborators; and provide support to management in the mobilization of resources
• Support in conducting training to increase staff capacity in resource mobilization strategy implementation and the use of monitoring and evaluation tools used to monitor the outcomes of the strategy
• Ensure an ESCA lens is applied when developing fundable proposals and other activities to Resource Mobilization
• 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 international development, business administration, economics, social sciences, or related field
•  Expertise in mobilizing resources, establishing partnerships, writing proposals, and/or conducting donor mapping, along with proficient fund management skills
• Experience working with a membership organization, international non-profit program and/or partnership development is an asset
• Ability to do research, analyze information and draw insights
• 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

Community Women’s Enterprise Network (CWEN) Uganda is a registered not for profit Women led organization which works to build the entrepreneurial capacity of lower income women to overcome economic and social barriers to achieve self sufficiency. Through our holistic support programs, we work with individual and organized groups of women between the ages of 18-90 years, our core programs include; Women on the Shelf which aims to help low income high potential women entrepreneurs gain shelf space in leading local and regional stores. Young women Entrepreneurs’ Bootcamp which aims to support young women between the ages 18-25, and The Women Entrepreneurs’ Social annual gathering and networking event.

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.