30th November, 2023
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
About the Institute
Imanzi Business Institute is a leading capacity-building institute based in Rwanda that was established by the Private Sector Federation of Rwanda (PSF) to address the ongoing universal challenges in the current rapidly changing business environment. IBI is registered under Law No. 07/2009 of 27/04/2009 (Article 16) relating to the registration of companies in Rwanda.
The institute was established to deliver high quality capacity-building programs (business-management skills training) through the provision of short term trainings, capacity building, tailor-made training courses and consultancy services to Governments, NGOs, Development Partners, Private Companies, business community and others.
The institute skills development programs and projects focus on both online and in person trainings. It delivers training using its resources (curricula and trainers) and works with carefully selected third-party trainers and partners to provide tailor-made trainings. Our capacity strengthening products and services are based on identified needs and aimed at catalyzing positive outcomes for our clients.
IBI Vision is to be a world-class knowledge center for enterprise skills training in Africa. Its mission is to serve the Private Sector and provide high-quality business management skills training and coaching to business owners and their staff for enterprises to realize their full potential.
The Management of Imanzi Business Institute (IBI) is recruiting young, dynamic, competent, and qualified staff to fill the following position:
Partnership Manager (1)
The Partnership Manager is critical to implement the work plan of IBI. Under the supervision of the Executive Director and working in collaboration with members of the overall IBI team, the incumbent will support the Institute in the management and development of new and existing partnerships/networks with partners and ensure mobilization of funds to support IBI Capacity building activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct and develop a 5-year funding needs assessment for IBI
- Proactively develop capacity-building proposals, including partner profiling, data/trends analysis, with the aim to maximize resources and leverage technical support for IBI’s work.
- Conducting research on potential donors/partners such as trusts, foundations, companies, and high-net-worth individuals. This includes proactively identifying funding opportunities, and scanning the horizon, network and solicit donor intelligence and share information on donor profiles (procedures, preferences, geographical focus).
- Develop appealing proposals and concepts to diverse sources, including development partners, corporate, academia, policy-makers, philanthropists, and foundations.
- Produce resource mobilization plans and reports and work closely with the Finance Officer in development of appropriate budgets.
- Organize resource mobilization events such as Donor Round Tables, etc.
- Develop and strengthen partnerships for Joint Proposal Writing especially with credible organizations in/out of the country; includes registering with relevant fundraising organizations.
- Preserve relations with donors and ensure they are consistently and timely informed on important operational issues. This includes effective communication with donors’ focal points and being IBI’s focal point for resource mobilization and sustainability activities.
- Monitoring of funding opportunities and drafting responses for the IBI Secretariat.
- Carry out any other assignment as requested by the Executive Director
Desired Qualification, Experiences and Technical Skills
- An advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Development, Planning, Business Administration, Marketing and Communication, or a related field;
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Capacity Building and development landscape particularly on Trainings;
- Proven experience in skills development sector, preferably in fundraising, resource mobilization or partnership building ideally including proposal and report writing;
- Excellent knowledge of key donors focused on Private Sector Development;
- Good analytical, coherent, clear documentation/report writing skills;
- Proficiency in English. Working knowledge of French would be an added advantage.
Soft Skills
- Excellent ability to develop and maintain networks with a variety of stakeholders
- Strong facilitation skills for strategic/analytical workshops and group discussions
- Strong analytical, problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to participate in open on partnership and resource mobilization
- Ability to work independently in a timely and organized manner
- Ability to work in a team and multi-task as needed.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their both combined cover letter and well-detailed CV at info@ibi.org.rw no later than 1st January 2024 at 11:59 pm.
