Resource Mobilization Officer – Inclusive Education & Scholarships

About the role

The Resource Mobilization Officer will lead efforts to secure financial, material and institutional support for Deaf, blind and other children with disabilities to access quality, inclusive education in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and pursue funding, scholarship and sponsorship opportunities.
• Develop proposals, concept notes, fundraising campaigns and sponsorship packages.
• Build relationships with donors, sponsors, schools, NGOs, companies and development partners.
• Maintain accurate records of beneficiaries, sponsors and resources mobilized.
• Support donor communication, reporting and accountability.
• Promote inclusive education and equal educational opportunities.
• Monitor supported children’s enrollment, attendance and educational progress.
• Ensure all activities uphold child safeguarding, dignity, privacy and informed consent.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Development Studies, Social Work, Education, Business Administration, Communications, Project Management, International Development or related field.
• 1–2 years experience in resource mobilization, fundraising, grant writing, partnership development or community development.
• Experience working with children, persons with disabilities, refugees or vulnerable communities is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to identify funding opportunities and develop proposals or fundraising materials.
• Strong integrity, accountability, confidentiality and commitment to inclusive education and child safeguarding.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Online research.