INTRODUCTION:

Sustainable Growers Rwanda (SGR) is a non-profit organization that supports women coffee farmers and their families to become more professionalized and market- based skilled to increase their family incomes through professional training approach to growing and trading specialty coffee, so they can form direct, productive relationships with coffee processors, importers and roasters. Established in 2014, Sustainable Growers has a strong track record for connecting actors along the value chain, to facilitate deep and global partnerships between small holder producers and their customers.

It is from the above backgrpound and perspective, Sustainable Growers Rwanda is looking for potential qualified candidates to apply for this Job position of;

Manager, Strategy and Resource Mobilization.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Manager, Strategy and Resource Mobilization, will be based in Kigali and report to the CEO, working closely with teams across Rwanda, DRC, and Tanzania. This role is responsible for leading the development and execution of Sustainable Growers Rwanda’s country strategy and resource mobilization agenda. It ensures alignment between programmatic priorities and funding opportunities, drives the growth of sustainable and diversified income streams, and strengthens the organization’s visibility and credibility with donors, partners, and other key stakeholders to advance women’s economic independence.

Goal 1: Strategic Planning and Organizational Direction

• Lead the development and periodic review of a multi-year country strategy that positions Sustainable Growers Rwanda as a catalyst for women’s economic independence and sustainable agriculture.
• Facilitate an inclusive and evidence-based strategy development process that engages staff, partners, donors, and other key stakeholders.
• Integrate global development trends, donor priorities, and national policy frameworks into the strategic planning process to ensure relevance and positioning.
• Establish mechanisms for regular reflection, learning, and adaptation to ensure the strategy remains responsive to internal and external contexts.

Goal 2:Enhanced Strategic Positioning for Resource Mobilization

• Map and analyze trends and funding landscapes relevant to SGR’s priorities.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with prospective donors, foundations, corporates, and impact investors aligned with SGR’s mission.
• Support SGR’s leadership team in developing strategic positioning plans for key national, regional, and global platforms.
• Coordinate the development and packaging of organizational capacity statements and evidence-based impact reports.

Goal 3: Proposal Development and Bid Management Capacity

• Facilitate internal design workshops to ensure technical alignment and innovation in proposal content.
• Support program teams with tools, templates, and training to improve proposal quality and compliance.
• Lead the preparation of narratives, budgets, log frames, and annexes in collaboration with program and finance staff.
• Coordinate post-submission debriefs and lessons learned to improve future bid performance.

Goal 4: Strengthened Grant Compliance and Donor Stewardship

• Oversee quality assurance and compliance on all donor contracts, ensuring adherence to donor requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with finance and MEL teams to ensure financial and results-based reporting align with donor expectations.
• Cultivate a culture of ambition, responsiveness, and shared accountability for resource mobilization across the organization.
• Develop and deliver internal training and coaching sessions for staff on donor engagement and fundraising fundamentals.

Goal 5:Improved Institutional Fundraising Systems and Pipeline

• Design and implement a comprehensive institutional fundraising plan targeting bilateral, multilateral, philanthropic, and private sector donors.
• Establish a robust opportunity tracking and pipeline management system that supports proactive planning.
• Coordinate and lead the development of high-quality concept notes and full proposals in response to donor opportunities.
• Maintain a repository of donor intelligence, deadlines, and proposal templates to ensure timely submissions.

Goal 6: Strengthened External Engagement and Partnerships

• Represent SGR in donor meetings, and other relevant funding networks to raise visibility and positioning.
• Build and manage strategic alliances with peer organizations for joint bids and consortia development.
• Organize and facilitate donor field visits, meetings, and high-level roundtables showcasing SGR’s impact.
• Develop and maintain a stakeholder engagement plan that tracks and nurtures relationships with key partners.
• Collaborate with communications to develop targeted outreach materials including impact reports, pitch decks, and newsletters for funders.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE.

Academic and Professional Qualifications.

1. A bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields: Business Administration, Communications, or a related field
2. A master’s degree in any of the following fields: Business Administration, Communications, Law, Finance, Commerce, or a related field will be an added advantage
3. At least 6 years relevant experience, 2 of which should have been in a managerial role in a similar organization or busy function.
4. Experience in proposal and report writing, as well as in managing funds/grants

Job attractiveness:

1. Job metrics: Senior and Mid-Level Managers are encouraged to apply for this position.
2. Salary and job benefits: The job salary and other benefits are impressive and attractive.
3. Working conditions are highly favorable and attractive and our culture is DEI Centered.

COMPETENCIES

Technical Competencies

1. Solid in strategic thinking and delivery
2. Experience in and knowledge of sustainability practices
3. Sound experience in programme and project management
4. Strong stakeholder management skills
5. Experience with project management tools and virtual meeting platforms

Behavioral Competencies

1. Customer Focus
2. Cultivate Innovation
3. Drives Results
4. Collaborates
5. Action Oriented
6. Technology Savvy
7. Strategic Mindset
8. Drive vision & purpose
9. Business Insight
10. Build networks
11. Builds effective teams

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Monthly and quarterly reporting on the performance of the strategic pillars and initiatives
• Monthly reporting on implementation of the organization wide strategy
• Use of data-driven insights on the implementation of strategic initiatives
• Annual reduction on costs tied to the uptake of sustainable practices such as energy saving equipment, reduction of waste for all SGR entities

• Enrollment of external stakeholders to adopt to SGR Sustainable policies and procedures
• Adoption of all SGR staff to sustainable practices
• Year on year increment on the funding base for NGO and Social Enterprise
• Successful wins on proposals submitted bi-annually
• Successful grants received annually

GUIDELINE FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION:

Interested and qualified candidates must submit their resume together with their application letter addressed to the Chief Executive Officer electronically via:

recruitment@sustainablegrowers.org not later than Thursday 2^nd June 2025 at 5:00 PM (17h00)

Note: local time. Late applications will be automatically rejected. 

Christine Condo

Chief Executive Officer - Sustainable Growers