FUNDRAISING CONSULTANCY
Spark MicrograntsKampala, Central Region, Uganda
Posted February 17, 2026
Contract / Temporary
About the Company
Spark Microgrants is a development organization that empowers families in rural East and West Africa to overcome poverty through a community‑driven approach. The company combines weekly village planning meetings with seed grants to accelerate economic and civic progress, resulting in measurable gains such as an 89% increase in families eating more than one meal per day, 80% growth in household assets, and sustained community engagement in 85% of villages. Having directly reached 325 villages across Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Ghana, and Liberia, Spark now partners with governments and NGOs to scale its model to over 12,000 villages worldwide. Spark’s distinctive blend of participatory planning, microgrant financing, and data‑driven impact measurement sets it apart as a scalable, evidence‑based solution for rural development.
Job Description
Job Title: FUNDRAISING CONSULTANCY. Spark Microgrants seeks the services of a qualified consultant to develop a comprehensive, Uganda-specific Resource Mobilization Strategy to secure the long-term sustainability of its operations in Uganda.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in Social Sciences, Marketing, Development, Planning, Business Administration, Communication, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience in the development sector - preferably on Community Driven Development, community mobilization and development
- Proven track records of generating significant funding
- Experience and expertise in developing and maintaining good relationships with institutional donors or corporations.
- Experience of working in multicultural contexts
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking and planning skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in English.
Benefits
- Negotiable daily rate
- Opportunity to work with a reputable organization
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
