Head - Resource Mobilization and Partnerships (Globally Recruited)

Head - Resource Mobilization and Partnerships (Globally Recruited)

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a CGIAR Research Center, is on the lookout for a dynamic business development professional to join our team as the Head – Resource Mobilization and Partnerships.

This is an internationally recruited position; therefore, individuals with relevant abilities from diverse locations around the world are encouraged to apply. The succesful candidate has the option of being based at the IWMI office in one of the following countries : South Africa, Kenya, or Sri Lanka.

Under the guidance of the Director of Business Strategy and Delivery, the Head – Resource Mobilization and Partnerships is responsible for leading the creation and implementation of business development and resource mobilization strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and enhancing processes to improve funding opportunities. Responsibilities include managing the identification of funding prospects, developing high-quality proposals, analyzing market intelligence, and cultivating strategic partnerships with donors, partners and stakeholders. Additionally, the role focuses on overseeing team performance, guiding internal stakeholders, and implementing systems for data-driven decision-making to achieve impactful outcomes.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Main Purpose of Job :

• Manage the preparation of concept notes, expressions of interest, and formal proposals, collaborating with teams to ensure timely and high-quality outputs.
• Lead the development, coordination and implementation of business development, resource mobilization and partnership strategies, aligning them with organizational goals and objectives.
• Develop, refine, implement and enforce policies, guidelines, processes, standards and templates to increase efficiency and quality in business development / funding opportunities.
• Innovate and adapt business development / funding tools and systems, structures and processes to improve intelligence gathering and decision-making for funding opportunities.
• Oversee and manage the identification of funding opportunities from both traditional and innovative sources, ensuring effective donor engagement and relationship management.
• Research and analyze market intelligence on donor and investor strategies, priorities, and stakeholders to identify new funding opportunities that align with organizational goals.

Main engagement, collaboration and communication responsibilities :

Main responsibilities in the delivery of timely and quality services :

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

This is an internationally recruited position with a competitive salary, an attractive retirement plan, comprehensive international health insurance, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and long-term disability coverage. Internationally recruited staff who are employed at a duty station outside of their home base / country of nationality will also receive relocation assistance, a housing allowance, home-leave plane tickets for self and eligible dependents and education assistance for eligible dependents. The duration of the contract will initially be for a period of three years.

HOW TO APPLY : Apply for the position by following the application instructions at . We will be accepting applications through 24 : 00 (IST) on November 30, 2025 (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis). Your application must include a CV, cover letter, and three (3) references, which may be contacted if you are shortlisted. Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

IWMI believes that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. We offer a multi-cultural, multi-color, multi-generational and multi-disciplinary working environment. We are consciously creating an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and our commitment to gender equity. We, therefore, encourage applicants from all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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