Required education, experience and competencies:

• Advanced degree in Social Sciences, Marketing, Development, Planning, Business Administration, Communication, or a related field.
  
• At least 10 years of experience in the development sector - preferably on Community Driven Development, community mobilization and development … and proven experience and success in developing business models and mobilizing funds for civil society and international non-governmental organizations, knowledge and experience in community-led monitoring, humanitarian emergencies, global advocacy, and community research, strengthening community systems, building community capacities and strategic partnerships.
  
• Proven track records of generating significant funding
  
• Experience and expertise in developing and maintaining good relationships with institutional donors or corporations.
  
• Experience of working in multicultural contexts
  
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and planning skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
  
• Proficiency in English.
  

• Consult and work closely with the Uganda Country Director, to understand the organization’s vision, mission and areas of priority at the moment.
  
• Conduct a structured review of Spark’s model to identify, assess, and prioritize funding opportunities that are well aligned with donor priorities, thematic interests, and funding criteria, and produce actionable recommendations to inform targeted fundraising and partnership strategies.
  
• Identify and map potential donors and strategic partners in country , in line with the agreed Uganda strategy
  
• Facilitate introductions and where possible, participate in meetings between Spark leadership and priority donors and other key stakeholders
  
• Develop evidence briefs, proposals, and presentations aimed at generating or responding to interest from in-country donors
  

Deliverables:

• Updated donor landscape mapping, in line with strategic goals, including contact details and relevant context to support effective introduction and engagement planning
  
• Briefing materials, proposals, and presentations designed to generate interest and secure support from in-country donor representatives.
  
• A clear and practical fundraising strategy developed that identifies potential funding sources, outlines realistic fundraising approaches, and provides an actionable plan to mobilize resources to support the organization’s goals.
  
• At least one funding brief/proposal submitted