Overview
The New Business Development (NBD) – Resource Mobilisation Advisor will support in-country fundraising, partnership development and resource mobilisation efforts to support Save the Children Cambodia’s strategic growth and diversification of funding. The role focuses particularly on domestic fundraising, corporate and private sector engagement, partnership development and local-led fundraising opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify funding opportunities
- Cultivate strategic partnerships
- Support proposal development
- Ensure effective coordination of the funding pipeline
- Lead due diligence processes related to local fundraising and partnerships
- Ensure alignment with Save the Children’s safeguarding, compliance and risk management standards
- Serve as the in-country focal point for resource mobilisation coordination when the Program Development and Resource Mobilization Manager is unavailable
- Work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly in the event of a major humanitarian emergency
Required Experience
- Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in resource mobilisation, business development, fundraising, partnerships or grant development within international development, NGOs, or the private sector.
- Demonstrated experience in developing funding proposals, concept notes, or partnership proposals.
- Experience engaging with private sector actors, corporate partners or philanthropic organisations.
- Experience identifying and cultivating donor and partnership opportunities.
- Experience working collaboratively with technical, programme, finance and operational teams to develop funding opportunities.
- Experience supporting or coordinating donor engagement and relationship management.
- Experience working with international NGOs or development agencies (Desirable).
- Experience in corporate social responsibility (CSR) partnerships or private sector engagement (Desirable).
- Experience in donor or partner due diligence processes and risk assessments (Desirable).
- Familiarity with Cambodia’s development sector, donor landscape and private sector environment (Desirable).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in international development, business administration, international relations, economics, marketing, communications or a related field.
- Master’s degree in development studies, international relations, business administration, or related discipline (Desirable).
- Professional training or certification in fundraising, partnership development, or business development (Desirable).
