Partnerships, Fundraising & Business Development Officer

Job Reference : WTM/RMO/2026/01 Duty Station: Nations Prayer Mountain, Seguku

• Kampala, Uganda Reports to : Head of People, Culture and Performance Job Purpose: The Partnerships, Fundraising & Business Development Officer will lead efforts to mobilize resources, build strategic partnerships, and drive sustainable growth initiatives for World Trumpet Mission. The role focuses on identifying funding opportunities, developing high-quality proposals, strengthening donor relations, and expanding the organization’s impact through innovative business development strategies. Key Responsibilities

1. Resource Mobilization & Fundraising • Identify, track, and respond to funding opportunities from donors, development partners, foundations, and private sector actors. • Lead the development of high-quality proposals, concept notes, and grant applications. • Develop and maintain a resource mobilization pipeline and donor database. • Support diversification of funding streams, including grants, partnerships, and income- generating initiatives.
2. Strategic Partnerships Development • Identify, build, and manage partnerships aligned with WTM’s mission. • Initiate and maintain strong relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders at local and international levels. • Represent the organization in stakeholder engagements, meetings, and networking forums.
3. Business Development & Growth • Develop and implement business development and growth strategies. • Identify new opportunities for organizational sustainability and expansion. • Support development of innovative programs and strategic initiatives.
4. Research, Planning & Proposal Development • Conduct research and analysis to inform program design and proposal development. • Collaborate with program teams to design fundable and impactful projects. • Ensure proposals are aligned with donor priorities and organizational strategy.
5. Marketing, Communication & Visibility • Support development of communication materials including reports, proposals, and donor updates. • Contribute to branding, visibility, and public relations initiatives. • Assist in organizing events, campaigns, and stakeholder engagements.
6. Monitoring, Reporting & Learning • Track performance of fundraising and partnership initiatives. • Prepare timely reports on resource mobilization and business development activities. • Contribute to organizational learning and continuous improvement.
7. Capacity Building & Internal Support • Support internal staff capacity building in proposal writing and fundraising. • Provide guidance on donor compliance and reporting requirements. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Number and quality of proposals submitted and funded • Growth in funding sources and sustainability initiatives • Timeliness and quality of reports and deliverables Person Specification Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Development Studies,