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Institutional Funding Manager
Reports To
The Institutional Funding Manager will report to the Country Director.
Job Overview and Core Purpose
Under the guidance of the Country Director and the supportive supervision from the Global Institutional Funding Manager, the Nepal Institutional Funding Manager will lead and coordinate institutional fundraising activities for the Nepal Country Office.
The incumbent will lead on business development and implementation of the funding strategy for the Nepal Country Office in line with the CBM Global Federation Strategy. S/he will cultivate and strengthen relationships with institutional donors, foundations, corporations, I/NGO partners, and other stakeholders, explore and identify relevant funding opportunities and contribute to the diversification of the Country Programme Portfolio. S/he will lead on concept note/proposal development and support with related project development in close collaboration with the Nepal ountry Team, CBM Global Secretariat, Technical Teams and Member Teams.
Based: This role will be based in the CBM Global Nepal Country Office.
Hours: Full-time
Contract: One-year fixed term contract with possibility of extension.
Responsibilities and Duties
Fundraising in Nepal
- Lead on implementation of the funding strategy for the CBM Global Nepal Country Office
- Research and identify funding opportunities that can advance the work of the Nepal Country Strategy, targeting a wide variety of donor groups including institutional donors, corporations, foundations, etc.
- Coordinate Go/No-Go decisions for funding applications by or involving the Nepal Country Office, ensuring decisions are made in a timely manner
- Lead the proposal development process for Nepal Country Office in close coordination with the Programme and Finance teams, technical teams and member teams
- Develop materials and resources to promote the work of CBM Global Nepal to potential donors and INGO partners
- Ensure rigorous quality assurance, adherence to donor compliance requirements and timely and accurate donor reporting
Coordination and Representation in Nepal
- Maintain good working relationship with existing donors and cultivate relations with potential new donors and consortium leads
- Represent and participate in various strategic meetings and consultations related to fundraising within CBM Global, donors, partners, and other stakeholders.
- Actively engage in various national and international communities of practice to gather new ideas and enhance fundraising capacity.
- Actively coordinate with other agencies for joint proposals/bids
- Ensure effective collaboration with the Country Team, Secretariat, Technical Teams and Member Associates while developing project ideas, concept notes, and proposals.
- Identify institutional funding capacity gaps in the country office and build capacity of the country team in the required areas.
- Coordinate periodic learning sessions to reflect upon good practices and challenges of the fundraising activities of the Nepal Country Office.
Support Global Fundraising efforts
- Support implementation of the funding strategy for the CBM Global federation
- Alongside the Global Institutional Funding Manager, review existing fundraising policies and procedures in place, update or modify where needed, and develop new processes that contribute to successful fundraising, both for Nepal and for the CBM Global Federation as a whole.
- Provide ‘surge capacity’ support for proposal development to other country teams as required.
Humanitarian Action
- In case of Emergency in the country and requirement of the organization you should be flexible to deploy in the emergency response management initiatives as per the requirement of the organization.
Safeguarding
- Accountable for ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with CBM’s programmes, are safeguarded to the greatest extent possible.
- Responsible for ensuring compliance to all aspects of the CBMG Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, abuse and harassment policies and associated standards and procedures.
Key outcomes expected from this role
- Enhanced institutional funding capacity in the Nepal Country Office
- Effective collaboration among various stakeholders within the CBM Global federation for funding activities
- Increased funding for the Nepal Country Office programme portfolio.
Person Specification
- All of the following requirements are Essential, unless marked with a * when they are Desirable.
Experience and knowledge
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in business development/resource mobilization/institutional funded-program development in the development sector
- A track record of success in building relationships and networks with donor organisations and writing and submitting winning funding applications.
- Excellent knowledge of the donor environment and of current donor / funding trends in Nepal and globally
- Experience in the disability sector*
- Lived experience of disability*
Skills/competencies/personal qualities
- Leadership qualities
- Excellent writing skills and attention to detail
- Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent relationship building skills.
- Ability to influence others
- Adept at working on multiple things at once and at prioritising.
- Fluent in English (written and verbal).
- Respect and commitment to organizational values in all aspects of work.
- Flexible approach to work demands.
- Ability to work in teams and collaborate with staff at all levels.
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Qualifications, training, and education
- Master’s Degree in a relevant field of study, or equivalent work experience
Employee Benefits
- All full-time employees are entitled to the following benefits.
Festival Allowance equivalent to one month salary (on pro-rata basis).
Social Security Contribution equivalent to 20% of monthly base salary.
Leave entitlement of 18 days annual leave, 12 days sick leave and 3 days casual leave per year.
Group Accidental Insurance equivalent to NPR 7,000,000.
Medical Insurance to staff and immediate family equivalent to NPR.400,000.
Mobile Phone with office number (monthly top-up provided).
As part of its commitment to its work with people with disabilities, CBM Global NCO aims to help successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and those with health conditions. We have a comprehensive equality and diversity policy.
Useful Information
Shortlisting and Interviews
CBM Global NCO is anequalopportunities employer, committedto ensuringallapplications are treatedfairly.
Allapplications are subjectto ourshortlistingprocess; if youareshortlisted,we willcontactyouandinvite youto attendaninterview. You may have to complete a written test or any other skills test as partofthe recruitmentprocess.
Diversity Policy Statement
Our workplace promotes an inclusive and accessible environment that supports all staff to thrive, with provision of reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities where needed.
We believe that the success of any organisation depends upon its people and their diverse abilities, skills, languages, cultures, and backgrounds. The greater diversity in the staffing of people with different lived experiences helps promote innovation, creativity, and smarter solutions to the constantly changing environments in which we work.
Employment Checks
CBM Global NCO is committed to the safety and best interest of all children and vulnerable adults accessing CBM Global supported services and programmes. Relevant background checks including working with children, police and reference checks will be completed prior to the preferred candidate’s employment being confirmed.
All applicants must have the right to work in the country. All offers of employment are made subject to the following criteria: Proof of eligibility and satisfactory employment screening, and three references satisfactory to CBM Global NCO.
*We only accept applications from Nepali citizens for this role.