Position Summary: Multi-Aid Support Organization (MASO) is looking for a qualified Business Development and Partnerships Officer with experience in ensuring smooth internal projects operations while building and managing strategic partnerships that strengthen the organization’s impact. This role combines administrative oversight, financial accountability, and stakeholder engagement to support program delivery and expand the organization’s resource base.
The main function of the position is to ensure the internal systems run efficiently while building and sustaining strategic collaborations that expand the organization’s reach, resource base and impact.
Job Summary
- Type: full-time
- Location: Gweru
- Category: Business Development
- Closing Date: 2026-05-25
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare concise conceptual notes for the preparation of funding proposals that include the logical framework, performance indicators, monitoring and evaluation plan budgets as per funder requirements.
- Be responsible for the entire process of preparing proposals including research and participation in meetings with partners during development and writing of proposals.
- Design and analyze the budgets to ensure viability, alignment with data requirements and alignment with MASO finance policies.
- Ensure compliance with deadlines associated with the proposal preparation process.
- Ensure compliance with donor requirements, track deliverables, and assist MEARL prepare timely reports.
- Contribute to MASO’s fundraising strategy, aligning resource mobilization with organizational priorities.
- Conduct research and identify new sources of funding.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree is an added advantage).
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in grants management, fundraising, or resource mobilization within the NGO sector.
- Proven track record of successful proposal writing and securing donor funding.
- Strong knowledge of donor landscapes (USAID, EU, UN agencies, foundations, corporates).
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and networking skills.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with grant management systems.
- Strategic thinker with innovative fundraising ideas.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in multicultural settings.
- Commitment to MASO’s mission and values of community empowerment, resilience, and inclusivity.
- Good network in the NGO sector.
How to Apply
About the Company
MULTI AID SUPPORT ORGANISATION (MASO) is a registered Private Voluntary Organisation actively engaged in humanitarian and community development initiatives across Zimbabwe. Operating particularly in regions like Matabeleland South and Matabeleland North, MASO focuses on critical areas such as HIV/AIDS prevention, tuberculosis control, and support for Orphans and Vulnerable Children. The organisation strives to enhance food security, improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services, and build resilience within local communities. MASO is committed to empowering vulnerable populations and fostering sustainable well-being throughout Zimbabwe.
Empowering Zimbabwean communities for health, development, and resilience.