Consultancy Service: Strategic Partnership and Resources mobilization Officer

Introduction

The African Union InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) will be leading the implementation of the regional Project “Strengthening Integrated One Health Capacities for Enhanced Pandemic Preparedness and Response in the Lake Chad Basin” funded by the Pandemic fund. The SCOPE project will be implemented across five Lake Chad Basin (LCB) member states namely Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon, Central Africa Republic (CAR) and Chad.  The afore-mentioned project overall goal is to strengthen cross-border capacities for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response through an integrated and inclusive One Health approach in the Lake Chad Basin. The SCOPE Project will be implemented through three result areas; Result Area 1: By 2029, Enhance capacity for cross-border One Health prevention, detection, notification and response for pandemics in the Lake Chad Basin; Result Area 2: By 2029, strengthen the cross-border governance and coordination mechanisms for inclusive and equitable One Health Systems; Result Area 3: By 2029, foster sustainable innovative financial flows, strategic partnerships and stewardship for PPR in the Lake Chad Basin. AU-IBAR will be working in close partnership with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) and the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC). 
Financial prowess is the driver for efficient health delivery systems. A strong and robust financial flow and investment system needs to be put in place to support the FCS countries. Therefore, to ensure that systems are put in place to promote private sector and domestic/public investment in PPR, AU-IBAR seeks to recruit Strategic Partnership and Resources mobilization Officer to provide strategic leadership and technical oversight throughout the project lifecycle.

Purpose of Job

The Strategic Partnership and Resources mobilization Officerwill provide strategic leadership for developing and strengthening partnerships, mobilizing resources, and promoting sustainable investments for One Health initiatives across the Lake Chad Basin. The position supports Member States and regional institutions to build strategic alliances, develop investment cases, strengthen domestic financing, and mobilize technical and financial resources for PPR. Working closely with governments, development partners, and regional organizations, the Officer promotes country ownership, coordinated investments, and sustainable implementation of regional and continental One Health priorities.

Main Functions

1. Develop and strengthen strategic partnerships to support implementation and sustainability of the SCOPE Programme.
2. Lead resource mobilization initiatives and promote sustainable financing for One Health and PPR programmes.
3. Support the development of investment cases, financing strategies, and business cases for One Health interventions.
4. Strengthen engagement with governments, development partners, regional institutions, private sector, and other stakeholders to promote coordinated implementation.
5. Promote high-level advocacy and strategic engagement to increase political commitment and domestic investment in One Health and PPR.
6. Support advocacy, resource mobilization, sustainability, and country ownership of One Health programmes and investments.

Specific Responsibilities

1.1 Donor & Market Intelligence

•    Identify, map, and prioritize potential strategic partners (donors, private sector, multilateral agencies, foundations, academia).
•    Analyze donor funding trends, priority sectors, and geographic focus shifts to inform organizational positioning.
•    Produce quarterly business intelligence briefs for senior management on emerging funding opportunities and competitive landscape.
•    Develop donor mapping, partnership briefs, and organizational capacity statements

1.2 Strategic Partnerships and Business development

1. Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with governments, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), regional organizations, development partners, academia, civil society organizations, private sector institutions, and philanthropic organizations.
2. Identify business opportunities to strengthen collaboration and promote coordinated implementation of regional One Health initiatives.
3. Develop and implement business models for efficient health delivery systems.
4. Facilitate partnership dialogues, stakeholder forums, and strategic engagement meetings.
5. Support the development and implementation of partnership frameworks, collaboration agreements, and memoranda of understanding where appropriate.
6. Develop and sustain strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement mechanisms, and collaborative platforms to advance One Health priorities.

1.3 Resource Mobilization and Sustainable Financing

1. Develop and implement resource mobilization strategies to support regional and national One Health priorities.
2. Identify and pursue funding opportunities from bilateral and multilateral donors, development finance institutions, foundations, and private sector partners.
3. Support the preparation of funding proposals, concept notes, and partnership initiatives.
4. Coordinate donor engagement and maintain effective relationships with funding partners. 
5. Promote innovative financing approaches to strengthen programme sustainability. 
6. Support Member States in developing evidence-based investment cases for One Health and priority disease programmes, including PPR. 
7. Promote integration of One Health priorities into national development plans, sector strategies, and medium-term expenditure frameworks.
8. Advocate for increased domestic financing and annual government budget allocations for PPR, One Health, and pandemic preparedness initiatives.
9. Support economic analyses and return-on-investment assessments to inform financing decisions.
10. Support negotiation and drafting of MOUs, partnership agreements, and cooperation frameworks.

1.4 Stakeholder Engagement and High-Level Advocacy

1. Coordinate strategic engagement with Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, Directors, Regional Economic Communities, and other high-level decision-makers. 
2. Facilitate dialogue between governments, development partners, and regional institutions to strengthen ownership and accountability.
3. Represent AU-IBAR in partnership and resource mobilization forums as delegated. 
4. Support high-level missions and stakeholder consultations related to programme implementation and sustainability.

Duty Station

AU-IBAR office based in Nairobi, Kenya with regular travel to participating countries within the Lake Chad Basin region.

Selection criteria

Criteria	Scores (%)
Qualifications	20
General Experience	25
Specific Experience	40
Other skills	10
Proficiency in language	5
Total	100

Academic Requirements

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree (minimum) in a relevant field such as: International Development / International Relations, Business Administration or Management, Agricultural Economics, Public Administration.
2. Master's degree in above mentioned field is desirable

General Experience

1. At least eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in partnership development, resource mobilization, donor relations, or programme development.
2. Experience developing investment cases, financing strategies, or business cases for development programmes.
3. Experience working in One Health, animal health, public health, agriculture, or international development programmes is highly desirable.

Specific Experience

1. Atleast 5 years proven track record of successful proposal writing and securing funding from institutional donors.
2. Experience with development of investment cases, financing strategies, and business cases for One Health interventions.
3. Evidence of development and adoption of resource mobilization strategies to support regional and national One Health priorities.
4. Demonstrated experience engaging governments, regional organizations, development partners, and international funding agencies.
5. Experience developing investment cases, financing strategies, or business cases for development programmes.
6. Proven experience in proposal development, grant acquisition, and donor engagement.
7. Experience supporting regional or multinational programmes in Africa.

Competencies

1. Strategic partnership development and stakeholder engagement. 
2. Resource mobilization and donor relationship management. 
3. Investment case development and sustainable financing. 
4. Government relations and high-level advocacy. 
5. Negotiation and diplomatic engagement. 
6. Strategic communication and influencing skills. 
7. Strong analytical, networking, and relationship management skills.

Required Skills 

1. Diplomacy and good interactive skills necessary for dealing with senior officials in Government, Regional Organizations, and donor/development organizations in Africa.
2. Good networking skills and ability to maintain positive and constructive dialogue and relationships with key institutions or stakeholders operating in the regions.
3. Very strong writing, analytical and communication, computer skills are necessary.
4. Proficiency in at least any of AU official languages.

Duration

The project life-span is for three (3) years but the duration of this consultancy is 6 months, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds. 
The selected candidate should be available to undertake this assignment as soon as the contract is signed.

Remuneration

The monthly remuneration for this Consultancy is P2 Step 5. Expenses for missions will be covered separately in accordance with the applicable African Union Commission rules and regulations.  

Supervision and reporting

The consultant will be under the Direct Supervision of the Project Co-ordinator – SCOPE project with overall supervision of the Director of AU-IBAR.

Gender Mainstreaming

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY 

Please submit Applications should include the following:

i.    Detailed curriculum vitae;
ii.    Copies of academic and professional qualifications;
iii.    Completed declaration on exclusion criteria in the format attached; and,
iv.    Copies of identification documents.

to the email procurement@au-ibar.org and a copy to albert.obiero@au-ibar.org clearly indicating in the subject line “Strategic Partnership and Resources Mobilization Officer” The deadline for applications will be 06th November 2026 at 23:45 Nairobi Local Time.