Resource Mobilization Officer

PAKISTAN NATIONAL AIDS CONSORTIUM

Job title:                  Resource Mobilization officer
Based:                     Islamabad
Reports to:              National Manager, PNAC

MISSION

Prevention and control of HIV/AIDS in Pakistan

Job Purpose

The Pakistan National AIDS Consortium (PNAC) is a network of 5 provincial/regional NGO networks throughout Pakistan. PNAC was founded in 2000 and is constituted of the Punjab AIDS Consortium (PAC), the Sindh AIDS Network (SNNHA), the Balochistan AIDS Network (BAN), the Northwest Frontier Province AIDS Consortium (NAC), and the Northern Areas AIDS Control Consortium (NAACC). Each provincial/regional consortium represents member NGOs, who work to prevent HIV/AIDS in Pakistan and/or to provide care and treatment for people living with HIV/AIDS. PNAC does not currently have members, but instead represents the provincial/regional consortia at the national level and in the future will provide support and services, through a professional staff, to the provinces.

In 2004, the European Commission (EC) and DFID funded a project entitled “Building-Up Rights-Based Approaches to HIV/AIDS in Pakistan: A National Civil Society Capacity Building Project.” Commonly known as the TAMEER Project, this programme aims to radically enhance the capacity of HIV/AIDS NGOs and to help them be effective and enduring partners in public-private sector partnerships fighting HIV/AIDS. This includes enhanced governance, as well as strategic, organisational, technical and project identification and management capabilities, and increased joint planning and coordination. The TAMEER Project is being Implemented by Pakistan National AIDS Consortium (PNAC), other partners include Interact Worldwide Pakistan (IWP), KIT Health of the Netherlands, AIDOS from Italy, and the Centre for Population Studies of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

This post requires a highly dynamic individual who will support and assist the National Manager in mobilization of resources for PNAC Programs for prevention and control of HIV and AIDS in Pakistan. Essential facets of the role include: development of Financial Resource Mobilization Strategy, coordination and liaison donor agencies including government and international organizations for resource mobilization activities (in consultation with National Manager PNAC), development of wining proposals and organization of fund raising campaigns and evetns.

Main responsibilities

Develop Financial Resource Mobilization Strategy for PNAC
Donor Liaison and Coordination
Organize fund raising campaigns

Main Tasks

1. Develop Financial Resource Mobilization Strategy for PNAC

Develop a resource mobilization strategy in consultation with National Manager
Identify funding opportunities and prepare proposals, concept notes and necessary program documents
Work with all Sections and partner consortia to prepare for project proposals from their respective sections, evaluate the proposals, and provide technical assistance for development of proposals .

2. Donor Liaison and Coordination

Keep fruitful relationship and liaison with representatives of bilateral and multilateral agencies through informal networking briefings and formal interactions such as participating in the relevant donor thematic group meetings/consultative groups and advisory groups
Networking and partnership developments for resource mobilization
Coordinate efforts to ensure the timely delivery of qualitative donor reporting

3. Organize Fund Raising Campaign and Events

Develop proposals
Program and venue management
Coordination with participants and agencies

4. In addition

Coordinate with PNAC Staff / Provincial Consortia & International partners
Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports

Undertake business travel as required
Undertake any other activity that contributes to the smooth running and development of PNAC or the provincial consortia/networks

QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Advanced University degree in finance, marketing, communication or any other related field. He/She should have 2-3 years of experience in resource mobilization including 2 years at the international level.