Position Overview:
Seeking a fundraiser with experience in global education and/or international development to help a highly effective, locally grounded NGO at the frontlines of community capacity-building in Africa continue its growth with diversified private philanthropy and grant-based revenues. The Bududa Learning Center offers best-practice vocational training, women’s microfinance, and holistic child development in Uganda. In this highly flexible position, a part-time Grants Manager will connect the Center to new funding opportunities and integration partnerships to support the next phase of the organization’s growth trajectory.

Description of Bududa Learning Center:
The Bududa Learning Center is a non-governmental organization based in the Bududa District in eastern Uganda, which encompasses three programs: Bududa Vocational Academy (BVA), Children of Bududa (COB) and Women’s Microfinance (WMF). The mission of the BVA is to teach “skills for jobs” to young adults in Bududa in locally viable, high-demand vocations. The courses offered at BVA include Carpentry and Joinery; Block Laying and Concrete Practice; Tailoring, Textile and Design; Nursery Certificate in Early Childhood; Hairdressing; and Automotive Mechanics and Driving. BVA and its highly trained teachers provide vocational skills to enable students to find and create pathways for financial sustainability.
The Children of Bududa is a sponsorship program that provides holistic support for orphans and vulnerable children in the community, that includes academic, social-emotional, medical and financial support.
The Bududa Women’s Development Group is a hub for distribution of loans. The women’s group is conducted in partnership with the international non-profit organization Women’s Microfinance Initiative (WMI).
Together, the Bududa Learning Center’s initiatives build authentic and lasting local capacity for financial security and future success.

Grants Manager and Writer:
1. Research, identify and apply for competitive grants; manage grant proposal calendar and supporting documents
2. Manage, track and report on existing grant activities to funders
3. Manage and track grant budgets, ensure timely receipt of funds
4. Coordinate with North American and Ugandan BLC staff to compile data required and related to grant reporting
5. Work closely with BLC’s North American senior leadership and Board of Trustees to support and execute on fundraising efforts
6. Work with BLC’s North American senior leadership to develop, execute and manage projects related to BLC’s development
7. Assist BLC’s North American senior leadership with communications and grants related tasks as needed
8. Travel to Bududa Learning Center annually is preferred

Collaborates and Consults with:
1. BLC North American’s Executive Director and senior leadership, and Board of Directors, as required and directed
2. BLC’s Uganda Staff, specifically its COO as required and needed

Qualifications & Qualities:
1. Familiarity with global education and/or international development, and funders supporting the same
2. Fundraising and leadership experience for a non-profit organization (experience working with sub-saharan Africa context is preferable)
3. Experience cultivating and stewarding meaningful, productive relationships with donors and prospects
4. Proven track record of successful identification, cultivation, solicitation, and closure of major gifts and grants
5. Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse range of people, including trustees, African and North American staff and leadership
6. Excellent interpersonal, presentation, writing, organizational and communication skills
7. Ability to be a self-starter and initiator, and ability to work effectively, both independently and on a team
8. A high level of energy and ability to work on many tasks/projects


What you will do for us:
The Global Trainer is responsible for assisting with global training, partner outreach, training team projects, supporting partners with the SBS M&E system, and other tasks demonstrating our core values. Reporting to the Director of Global Training, the Global Trainer and Outreach Manager is a member of the Global Training Team which works directly with SBS Global Catalyst Partners (GCPs) to provide them with training, guidance and support in establishing sustainable income generating activities for their respective beneficiaries, or their Partners’ beneficiaries.

Global Training
1. Prepare for training Workshops, including global virtual calls, individual prep as required for assigned training position, and 1-2 weeks on-the-ground prep, depending on workshop location
2. Provide world-class training during virtual or in-person Workshops, either as Lead Facilitator, Global Member Trainer (GMT), or Project Manager, as assigned by Director of Global Training
3. When acting as GMT, coach SBS Global Catalyst Partner groups to include, but not limited to, scheduling and delivering post-IW coaching calls to support their implementation, troubleshoot problems, identifying learning, completing all required related documentation
4. Along with Director of Global Training and SBS Community Network Manager ensure that all SBS Partners (or other 3rd party that attends Immersion Workshop), feel welcomed, have proper lodging, transportation, meals, etc. and are engaged fully outside of the training itself

Partner Outreach
1. Co-develop and implement a creative, comprehensive and effective recruiting strategy for the SBS Immersion Workshops, from initial engagement of Global Catalyst Partners, through SBS Workshop application
2. Enhance revenue-generation from SBS Workshops, by selective identification, spot on prospecting, and conversion of ideal Global Catalyst Partner candidates

Training Team Projects
1. As assigned, work closely with the SBS Community Network Engagement Manager, support Partner engagement and identify new opportunities to drive value.
2. As assigned, working closely with Director of Global Training, collaborate on strategic initiatives and planning (for example, large partnership execution, globalization, development of new curriculums, etc.)
3. Track, critically analyze, and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and success benchmarks
4. Promote a positive environment of fun, trust, stakeholder appreciation, continuous improvement, high performance and accountability
5. Inspire and support our team to be story ambassadors for the organization
6. Track expenses/revenue
7. Complete all related administrative tasks

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
1. As needed, work with M&E specialist, to provide input/clarity on data submitted
2. Periodically work with M&E Specialist to identify opportunities for improved evaluation with Global Catalyst Partners.
3. Discuss Global Catalyst Partner M&E findings with Director of Global Training, to seek continuous program improvement

Administrative
1. Manage SBS Immersion Workshop supplies, under direction of Senior Global Trainer
2. Work closely with team, to ensure successful Workshop preparation, and post-Workshop task completion, following established task/timeline and processes
3. Complete all required Operations/Expense reporting/requests in an accurate and timely manner
4. Appropriately safeguard all monies required in preparation for, and during the Workshops and related travel
5. At direction of Director of Global Training or Senior Global Trainer, collaborate with Operations to help to prepare Workshops where you are not assigned as one of the 3-person training team

Other
1. Participate in the overall staff activities of SBS including meetings, special projects, and celebrations
2. Other duties as they arise, and as we dream them up together

What you’ll need to do this job:
1. Ability to be organizationally strategic, as well as perform tactically
2. Strong collaborative yet confident decision-making skills with consistent good judgment and risk management experience
3. Strong social skills including conflict management, the ability to influence others, and an empathetic and engaging personality
4. Communication skills including English fluency and storytelling, strong grammatic and spelling skills
5. A high degree of stamina and a willingness to go the extra mile
6. Strong self-confidence while also being adaptable and coachable
7. Ability to be calm under pressure, punctual, and organized
8. Proven business knowledge and ability to deliver a project at a world class level
9. Previous experience with conference/gathering management
10. Ability to travel globally
11. An entrepreneurial mindset, a positive and generous attitude, and a sense of humor.
12. A commitment to Street Business School’s mission of helping people living in poverty transform their lives.


JOB DETAILS:

Duties & Responsibilities
1. Advocacy Coordination (85%)
1. Develop and facilitate the process of identifying program and advocacy priorities in collaboration with the Program Manager, YCSRR membership, secretariat, and implementing partners.
2. Map policy and legal gaps on SRHR and MYE policies.
3. Support youth from the region to draft reports, statements and submissions, for both local and international advocacy.
4. Lead on the creation of capacity building materials/workshops on SRHR and MYE.
5. Conduct analysis on trends / issues related to ASRHR in the project areas, with a view to informing advocacy strategies and partner support.
6. Identify and foster relationships with other key policy and advocacy stakeholders (youth-led or youth-centred networks/coalitions, civil society organisations, governments, donors, etc.)
7. Identify opportunities for external engagement and lead on the planning of advocacy activities and/or campaigns.
8. With the support of the programme manager, develop advocacy-orientated partnerships.
9. With the support of the programme manager, co-design the development, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of the SHE SOARS! Project advocacy strategy.
10. Support data collection and the research and monitoring of relevant policy, decision-making or other commitments related to adolescents and youth sexual and reproductive health and rights.
11. Coordinate advocacy and communication strategies with the Communications Officer.
12. Support the facilitation of YCSRR communications related to the SHE SOARS project and advocacy-related information, including drafting content for newsletter, website and social media.
13. Support the review of project work plans to ensure that the project advocacy plan is streamlined in consultation with Youth Advisory Board, YCSRR secretariat and other stakeholders.
14. Support the development of youth-led, substantive sexual and reproductive health rights and services and inclusive programming to be implemented with partnering organizations.
15. Represent the Youth Coalition for Sexual and Reproductive Right’s project across public engagement activities and with external partners to promote the advocacy goals of the SHE SOARS! project as well as the YCSRR and other stakeholders’ work around SRHR.
16. Ensure there is information flow on advocacy messaging and objectives between partner organizations, membership and other stakeholders.
17. Evaluate the impact of advocacy and policy strategies.

2. Program Management Support (15%)
1. With the overview of the Project Manager, the Advocacy Officer will contribute to the country specific planning, implementation, and reporting of the project.
2. Ensure project learning is generated and documented and shared within the project with the support of the Project Manager.
3. Communicate with partners and program staff to ensure relevance and quality of activities.
4. Support Program Manager in timely production and submission of project reports and other knowledge products in accordance with donor & partner requirements.
5. Support relationship building with in-country, grassroots, youth-led organizations and co-ordinate with other relevant stakeholders to build strong partnerships based on principles of co-leadership, co-ownership and co-creation.
6. Support YCSRR members as well as the Youth Advisory Board in the planning, implementation and evaluation of activities, including training, events, conferences, etc.
7. Perform other duties, as directed.


Who we are looking for
The ideal candidate has strong advocacy and policy knowledge related to sexual and reproductive health and rights and/or experience working with youth and adolescents living in one of the three implementing countries (Kenya, Uganda and Zambia). The advocacy officer has in-depth knowledge of regional legal frameworks, and the capacity to map out relevant developments in High-Level Advocacy spaces. As well, the individual will have cultural awareness and experience with youth-led and/or community-led initiatives in one of the three implementation countries. The consultant will have experience of designing and mobilizing campaigns, and has an interest in youth-centered issues and share values that are aligned with our Principles and Values. As an Advocacy Officer consultant, you will be expected to represent YCSRR and our Ps&Vs, which may include advocating for the engagement and rights of marginalized communities in the space you attend.

The working language of the YCSRR is English.
Required
1. Efficient written and oral communication skills in English
2. Demonstrated SRHR related advocacy skills including data and policy analysis, report writing, critical thinking, outreach, networking, planning and monitoring. These skills can have been developed through either education or work experience.
3. Demonstrated success in implementing and managing advocacy or policy campaigns
4. Experience analysing, developing and drafting policy, advocacy and/or research documents
5. Demonstrated success in establishing partnerships and building rapport with stakeholders
6. Proven experience developing and using social media and technology to improve communication with targeted groups
7. Experience of project deliverables, time management, budgeting and working with partners
8. Ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage deadlines with minimal supervision
9. Proven ability to work autonomously and in a remote-based setting
10. Experience and/or knowledge of one or more of the following areas: gender; sexual and reproductive rights; comprehensive sexual education; public health; adolescents and youth; minority rights; rights-based initiatives and/or community development
11. Strong commitment to the principles of anti-oppression practices and demonstrated commitment to YCSRR principles and values
12. Demonstrated capacity to work both in a self-directed manner and collaboratively with other staff and stakeholders
13. Demonstrated ability working in multicultural work environments
14. Detail-oriented with strong time management and organizational skills
15. Willingness and ability to travel within the region (Kenya, Uganda and Zambia)


Eligibility and Other Criteria
1. YCSRR is an organization of young people under 30 years old. Only applicants below 30 years old are eligible for this position.
2. The YCSRR is committed to decolonizing SRHR practice and to allow young people from targeted countries to lead on the projects that affect them. The applicant is to be based in Kenya, Uganda or Zambia and will work remotely.