Strategic Planning & Resource Mobilization Specialist

FAO; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 185,000; Part time

Job summary

The FAO Representation in Haiti seeks a highly skilled consultant to support FAO programme development and resource mobilization at the country level. You will engage with donors, draft proposals, and coordinate funding negotiations under the oversight of FAO leadership and in collaboration with regional and HQ units.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, donor engagement and partnership development, with expected field travel up to 30% and a duration of 11 months, with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in international development, international relations, economics, agriculture, business administration or related field.
• At least five years of experience in resource mobilization, donor relations, partnership development and/or humanitarian programming.
• Working knowledge of French and English (level C).

Responsibilities

• Support development of FAO response plans and resource mobilization efforts.
• Engage donors through outreach, meetings and briefings to secure funding.
• Develop and finalize project proposals in line with FAO and donor requirements.
• Support funding negotiations with resource partners with collaboration from OER and PSR.
• Coordinate donor visibility activities and field visits; collaborate with regional HQ and PSU/PSR/OER teams.

Skills

Resource mobilization

Donor relations

Partnership development

Humanitarian programming

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

The FAO Representation in Haiti seeks a highly skilled consultant to support FAO programme development and resource mobilization at the country level. You will engage with donors, draft proposals, and coordinate funding negotiations under the oversight of FAO leadership and in collaboration with regional and HQ units.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, donor engagement and partnership development, with expected field travel up to 30% and a duration of 11 months, with potential extension.