Organizational Background

Serving Humanity for Empowerment and Development (SHED) is a Liberian non- Governmental organization established in 2017. SHED works to foster a just and resilient

Society by implementing multi-sectorial programs spanning human rights, gender

Equality, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) prevention and response, access to

Justice, legal aid, food security, nutrition-sensitive livelihoods, WASH, and community

Empowerment. SHED collaborates closely with national duty bearers, civil society

Organizations, local communities, and international development partners including

BMZ, the European Union (EU), UNDP, Finn Church Aid, and Welthungerhilfe, (WHH) to scale sustainable solutions across Liberia.

JOB/POSITION DESCRIPTION

Purpose of the Assignment:

To support SHED’s strategic growth and financial sustainability, the organization seeks a highly

Qualified Resource Mobilization Manager. The incumbent will be responsible for proactively

Identifying funding opportunities, mapping prospective donors, cultivating strategic partnerships, and drafting high-quality, leading on competitive grant proposals, technical concept notes, and budgets. This role is critical for networking and aligning new fundinged with SHED’s strategic plan and objectives; ensuring compliance with donor requirements/obligations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Donor Mapping & Pipeline Development:
   • Proactively research track, and analyze funding opportunities, calls for proposals, and expressions of interest from, bilateral/multilateral donors, philanthropic foundations, national government, and international development agencies.
   • Communicate and network with different donor actors nationally and internationally. Effective donor engagement is crucial for humanitarian organizations to sustain their vital work. Develop a comprehensive guide for SHED to walk through the various methods and strategies for engaging with donors meaningfully.
   • Discuss with management team how donations are allocated and introduce the Governing board responsible for oversight, and provide insights into passionate staff that are behind the organization’s impactful projects. Implementing these approaches will not only help in fostering long-term relationships with your donors but also in ensuring transparency, accountability, and trust, which are key to ongoing support.
   • Maintain an up-to-date funding matrix and pipeline tracker detailing prospective Institutional donors and alignment with SHED’s thematic priorities.

1. Proposal Development & Grant Writing:
   • Lead the end-to-end design and writing of narrative proposals, technical concepts, theory of change frameworks, and project logical frameworks (log frames) in full compliance with donor guidelines. Coordinate with SHED’s Program, Finance, and M&E teams to collect field-level context, baseline data, problem analyses, and cost estimates to assemble complete and compelling application packages.
   • Ensure all submitted proposals incorporate key cross-cutting themes, including gender equality, human rights-based approaches, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability.

1. Partnership & Strategic Engagement:
   • Support the Executive Director and Senior Management Team in building and maintaining relationships with prospective donors, peer CSOs, international NGOs, and consortium partners.
   • Represent SHED in donor information sessions, pre-proposal conferences, and relevant networking platforms as assigned.

1. Capacity Building & Knowledge Management
   • Develop and maintain a centralized repository of core proposal building blocks, organizational capacity statements, past performance references, institutional CVs, and standard annexes.
   • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to internal staff to strengthen organizational proposal writing and business development capacities.

4. Key Deliverables

Inception & Strategy Plan: A detailed work plan outlining donor targeting strategies, priority grant applications, and a submission timeline,

• Donor Mapping Matrix: A comprehensive matrix identifying prospective institutional donors, funding streams, and engagement approaches relevant to SHED’s program areas,
• Submitted Application Packages: High-quality, fully compliant grant proposals, concept notes, logical frameworks, and associated annexes submitted prior to donor deadlines.
• Institutional Resource Library: A Standardized set of organizational profiles, boilerplate proposal content, and capacity statements for future business development use.

Qualifications and Competencies Education:

• Education: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Sustainable Livelihood and Rural Development, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Economics, Public Policy, or a related field.

Professional Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in fundraising, donorengagement, and successful proposal writing for non-profit organizations NGOs).
• Proven track record of securing significant grant funding from major institutional donors (e.g., EU, UN agencies, BMZ, USAID, or private foundations).

Technical Skills:

• Proven expertise in designing theory of change, logical frameworks, results framework, and project budget.
• Superior command of written and spoken English, with exceptional narrative drafting and editing capabilities.
• Knowledgeable and skillful in storytelling: Storytelling is one of the critical aspects that triggers donors. Sharing real-life stories of the people affected by the emergencies and the on-ground efforts can make a powerful impact. Personal narratives can evoke empathy and convey the urgent need for continued support. Utilizing various communication channels like social media, emails, and your organization’s website can ensure that your message reaches a broad audience.

Core Competencies:

• Strong analytical thinking, organizational skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage complex writing processes involving multiple internal and external stakeholders Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Adaptability and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to info@shed-liberia.org by November 6, 2026. Please include; Resource Mobilization Manager in the subject line.