Resource Acquisition and Strategic Partnerships Manager

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WWF-Uganda is hiring a Resource Acquisition and Strategic Partnerships Manager to lead grant acquisition efforts for WWF-Uganda’s country office, overseeing teams to design and implement fundraising strategies. This role focuses on building strategic partnerships, networking, donor engagement, and ensuring grants compliance. The Manager will also develop and maintain knowledge management systems to enhance the country office’s appeal for grant acquisitions and management.

Key Responsibilities

The Resource Acquisition and Strategic Partnerships Manager will undertake the following multifaceted roles:

Resource Mobilization

Develop and implement a 3–5-year fundraising strategy to financially support and advance environmental conservation in Uganda.

Lead proposal development processes in collaboration with the Conservation Head and relevant staff, from capture to negotiation, adhering to WWF-Uganda’s guidelines.

Conduct donor and funding opportunity mapping, providing intelligence on thematic orientations, engagement modalities, and forecasts.

Ensure proposals align with donor requirements, UCO strategy, and conservation priorities, maintaining a pipeline tracking system.

Collaborate with the Finance team and external experts to develop robust, high-quality proposals.

Report proactively on fundraising progress and challenges to the Country Director and WWF-ROA team.

Capture lessons from proposal processes to improve future submissions and promote knowledge sharing.

Coordinate fundraising efforts with WWF-International and WWF-ROA to advance objectives.

Strategic Partnerships

Identify, research, and maintain partnerships with public sector, private sector, and individual donors in coordination with the Conservation Head and WWF fundraising teams.

Position WWF-Uganda as a partner of choice for new funding modalities (e.g., direct awards, trust funds, tenders, consortia) while adhering to WWF’s gatekeeping policies.

Develop and maintain relationships with current and prospective donors.

Support networking with key in-country and international donors.

Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with civil society organizations, INGOs, UN, and government entities.

Support UCO’s communication efforts by ensuring up-to-date business development collateral, including quality proposals and evidence of WWF-Uganda’s impact.

Scope partnerships with organizations in international development, climate resilience, and natural resources sectors, coordinating proposal development working groups.

Act as a focal point for WWF-Uganda in network communities of practice on fundraising, public sector partnerships, and corporate engagement.

Integrate national fundraising strategies with landscape-specific conservation approaches and design tailored action plans.

Facilitate senior staff engagement with donors to position WWF-Uganda as a leading implementation partner.

Contribute to advocacy efforts to influence programmatic priorities at country and regional levels.

Donor Agreement Management

Ensure effective management and compliance with donor agreements, including quality and timely implementation.

Monitor adherence to donor requirements, including evaluations, branding, project close-outs, and asset handovers.

Coordinate regular program and financial reporting to meet contractual obligations.

Oversee quality assurance of donor agreements and project/program development.

Manage and upgrade the fundraising database (C2G) to support strategy and decision-making.

Identify and mitigate reputational risks related to grant contract execution.

Draft capacity statements, past performance references, and management plans for proposals, ensuring alignment with ESSF guidelines.

Capacity Building

Strengthen WWF-Uganda’s institutional capacity for grant acquisition and management.

Train field staff on proposal development and grants management skills, including proposal and report writing.

Build capabilities of staff and partner organizations for successful grant acquisition and management.

Maintain a knowledge database to share information among technical, field, and other staff to capture opportunities and track grants.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Master’s degree in Business Management, Law, Marketing, International Relations, Business Communication, Development Studies, or related fields.

At least 10 years of experience in business development, sales, financial resource mobilization, or key account management, with at least 5 years in designing and fundraising for transformational projects within INGOs/NGOs/not-for-profits or leadership roles in international development or complex matrix environments.

Proven experience in developing and writing project proposals for diverse philanthropic actors, including public sector, foundations, and corporate sponsors.

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Charming, versatile personality with positive energy.

Knowledge of conservation, development issues, donor strategies, funding instruments, and contract administration.

Successful track record of cultivating funding partnerships across sectors.

Experience coordinating and negotiating with government and donors at all levels.

Strong understanding of development partnerships, fundraising, donor strategies, and international relations.

Proven financial analysis skills, including preparing financial dashboards, scenario planning, and business case development.

Good understanding of conservation, development, and political interests in WWF-ROA countries.

Excellent interpersonal skills, with proven ability to build relationships, negotiate, mediate, resolve conflicts, and develop capacity.

Self-starter with the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines, including out-of-office hours.

Strong cross-cultural skills and versatility in managing diverse partnerships.

Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to WWF-Uganda’s mission.

Demonstrates WWF’s behaviors: Strive for Impact, Listen Deeply, Collaborate Openly, and Innovate Fearlessly.

Adheres to WWF’s values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration.

How to Apply

Email an application cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, contact details of three (3) referees, and copies of academic qualifications (sent as one PDF document) to

recruitment@wwfuganda.org

, clearly indicating “Resource Acquisition and Strategic Partnerships Manager” in the subject line.

Deadline for Applications

: 20th October 2025.