Key Responsibilities:
Country Resource Mobilisation Strategy
Develop a multi-year resource mobilisation strategy for JRS Uganda.
Lead the implementation of the JRS Uganda resource mobilisation strategy and the achievement of annual funding targets.
Monitor donor trends and relevant grant-making rules and regulations in Uganda.
Seek and maximise funding opportunities from a variety of sources and expand the donor portfolio in Uganda.
Develop a mechanism to regularly review funding needs and priorities with relevant Country Office colleagues and ensure alignment of the resource mobilisation strategy.
Resource Acquisition and Donor Stewardship
In close collaboration with relevant colleagues in the Country Office, lead the preparation and submission of funding proposals from concept through to award, ensuring alignment with donor requirements and priorities, as well as sign off by the Country Director prior to submission.
With oversight from the Country Director, and in coordination with colleagues in the Country Office, collaborate with the RO, the IO and JRS/USA Office Staff for applications, reports and grant compliance for donors channelled via IO, JRS/USA and/or RO.
Support the Country Programmes Officer with the development of JRS Uganda programmes and project plans, by providing context on the donor funding environment, donor requirements and specific opportunities in the funding pipeline.
Together with the Country Director, ensure strong stewardship of donors, in coordination with other JRS offices in case of joint donors.
Represent JRS Uganda in meetings with donors, consortia, and partners regarding resource mobilisation and partnership opportunities.
In coordination with the Country Programmes Officer and Country Communications Officer, gather content for donor stewardship.
Grant Management
Manage the JRS Uganda grants portfolio.
Coordinate with colleagues in the Country Office to ensure compliance with grant commitments and applicable donor rules and regulations.
Coordinate with Country Programmes and Finance colleagues for the development of accurate grant reports and ensure their timely submission according to the donor’s requirements.
Capacity Building
Lead capacity building of country and project staff in proposal development and donor compliance, in coordination with the relevant colleagues in the Country Office.
Contribute to the global JRS Grants Community of Practice.
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Qualifications and Competencies

Advanced university degree in Management, Political Sciences, Law, International Development, or another relevant discipline.
At least five (5) years of relevant work experience with humanitarian/development donor-funded programmes.
Strong experience with grant acquisition, donor stewardship, and grant management.
Familiarity with templates and procedures used by grant-makers.
Experience with financial reporting.
Strong analytical, strategic-thinking and planning skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.