• Research and Analysis: Conduct comprehensive research to identify potential funding sources, including grants and loans. Analyze donor priorities, funding trends, and emerging opportunities to inform strategic decision-making.
• Partnership Engagement: Cultivate partnerships with existing and prospective donors. Develop and maintain a partnership database to track interactions, preferences, and engagement strategies.
• Proposal Development: Contribute to the development of project proposals and concept notes tailored to the interests and requirements of prospective funders. Collaborate with the UNEP Namibia Country Team to ensure alignment between project objectives and donor priorities.
• Partnerships and Collaborations: Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships and collaborations with other organizations, institutions, and stakeholders to leverage resources, expertise, and networks for mutual benefit.

Outputs:

• Resource mobilization Report: Bi-weekly report highlighting potential funding opportunities, donor profiles, and recommended strategies for engagement.
• Partnership Engagement Plan: Maintain an updated partnership engagement plan outlining strategies for cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation of major donors, corporate partners, and foundations.
• Partnership Establishment: At least one strategic partnership or collaboration secured by the end of assignment, resulting in increased resources, visibility, and impact for the team.

Requirements: 

Excellent written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners;
Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management.