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Job Description

BACKGROUND

SSWC is a Somali women’s rights organisation, founded in Mogadishu in 1992 by a group of Somali women intellectuals and activists. SSWC delivers mixed mandate interventions to advance women and children’s empowerment and wellbeing, including peace, development and humanitarian interventions to create a safe and supportive environment. A trusted NGO embedded in the local context, SSWC plays a lead role in supporting women and children to overcome marginalisation, poverty and violence, through strategic, sustained and integrated interventions. SSWC believes collaboration with local and international allies, and engagement with local authorities, is critical for transformative work. SSWC is proudly a women-led and women-centred NGO with a proven track record in achieving sustained impact and is a leading voice advocating for Somali women and children.
To effectively implement the strategic plan and secure the long-term sustainability, SSWC is seeking the services of a qualified consultant or consultants to develop a comprehensive resource mobilization strategy that will take into account the current global donor landscape, identify new actors, explore new funding modalities, and outline a strategic approach to leveraging existing and new partnerships, as well as make recommendations on how to diversify our resource base.

Objective

The  main  objective of this consultancy is to develop a resource mobilization strategy and establish a clear overview of current and potential funding opportunities for SSWC to increase the long-term sustainability of the organization.

Specific Objectives
·       Review SSWC’s history, Strategy; work plan; project proposal  and funding model to better understand the needs and help position the organization for resource mobilization.
·       Consult with the SSWC team (which includes staff, Board members, and key long-term consultants) to understand the organization’s vision, mission, and focus areas.
·       Map SSWC’s programs to identify funding gaps.
·       Conduct a comprehensive analysis of potential donors worldwide based on geographic and thematic interest and assess the feasibility of securing multiyear and thematic funding.
·       Map donors’ strategic areas of interest and explore opportunities for partnerships from emerging donors.
·       Develop a plan to engage new donors (traditional and non-traditional).
·       Develop objectives for fundraising, methods, strategies, and focus (bilateral, private sector, public funding, foundations).
·       Recommend strategies to develop and maintain strategic partnerships and engagement with key donors.
·       Draft master fundraising proposal(s) aligned with the new Strategy.
·       Develop a series of fundraising materials (print and digital) to secure funding/raise the profile of SSWC, including website content.
·       Develop fundraising guidelines.

Deliverables
A short inception report that takes stock of the current funding stream and funding outlook.
A comprehensive resource mobilization strategy that includes an overview of the situation, a critical analysis of past fundraising experience, explores future opportunities and strategies and outlines a time-bound action plan to raise funds systematically.
An annex that maps donor interests worldwide: priorities, funding windows, typical funding amounts, focal points, samples of successful project applications, and points to clear actions that should be taken to mobilize resources and develop and maintain relationships with donors.
A series of fundraising materials, both print and digital, including website content.
Master proposals to potential donors.
Institutional fundraising guidelines.

Required education, experience, and competencies.
·       Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Marketing, Development, Planning, Business Administration,Communication, or a related field.
·       At least Five-Ten years of global experience in the development sector – preferably on global health,Governance, Peace building,Climate,human rights, and HIV issues – 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.
·       Excellent knowledge of critical donors focused on issues listed above.
·       Proven track record 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. Working knowledge of Somali would be an advantage.

Application Process
Interested candidates must submit:
·       A cover letter with an expression of interest.
·       A resume or CV showing experience relevant to the consultancy.
·       A technical proposal not exceeding four pages detailing:
o Understanding of the ToR
o An outline of the methodological approach for the assignment
o Activity schedule (duration: 15 working days for a maximum period of 1.5 months)
·       A budget specifying the daily rate of the consultant (s) and the total number of days proposed for the consultancy. The budget should be provided in USD. All costs (professional fees, communications, consumables, etc.) that the consultant could incur must be factored into the final amounts submitted in the proposal.
·       Two references and/or reference letters.

The proposal and supporting documents must be submitted in English
Short-listed candidates will be invited to a video conference interview at the end of the technical evaluation process to assessthe consultant’s understanding of the ToR. The time frame for the deliverables will be discussed and agreed upon withthe selected consultant after reviewing the proposed methodology.
The proposal and required documents must be sent by email to SSWC at hr@sswc-som.org CC.  rashid@sswc-som.org no later than 21 May 2025 (midnight Mogadishu, EA time).