Patrick Wamukulu (He / Him)

Development professional with more than 14 years long experience of International Development including local NGOS in both post conflict and non-conflict zones working in various capacities in a combination of New Business Development, Donor Facilitation and engagement,Donor Research and donor landscape intelligence, Networking and partnership building, programme development and management and Program Quality and compliance experience and has led in fund development and reporting accurately from data derived through implementation of donor funded projects having overseen reporting for EC, FCDO,ECHO, DFAT, AICS, SHF, SSF, UNHCR, FAO, BMZ, USAID/OFDA/FFP, IRISH AID, DANIDA, UNICEF, DRA, DERF, WFP, GF among other donor funded projects. Patrick has solid understanding of different donor regulations and procedures pertaining to grants management, and ability to interpret and explain them. Currently, he is consulting as Senior Technical Officer - Resource Mobilization and Partnerships at the AU ECOSOCC Secretariat in Lusaka, Zambia, where he plays a central role in securing and managing resources for transformative programs across the continent. His work involves designing and executing fundraising strategies, building partnerships, and ensuring that ECOSOCC programs align with both donor priorities and the African Union's strategic goals. He leads the development of a comprehensive resource mobilization strategy that secures funding from bilateral and multilateral donors, foundations, and the private sector. He crafts tailored, high-quality proposals that meet donor requirements while advancing AU priorities. Additionally, he maintains and strengthens long-term partnerships with existing and prospective donors, ensuring transparent communication through regular reports and updates. He also facilitates forums to showcase ECOSOCC's impact, attracting further donor support. Prior to this, Patrick worked as a Grants, Partnerships, and Business Development Manager with the International Medical Corps in the Palestine Gaza Strip, where he spearheaded resource mobilization efforts, successfully raising over US$100 million. He managed an annual portfolio of over US$80 million, leading planning, design, and bid development for various projects addressing the effects of conflict, natural disasters, and economic decline. Patrick played a key role in strategic partnerships, developing and implementing restricted funding plans, and overseeing resource mobilization for the country program. He excelled in proposal development, partnerships, fundraising, donor liaison, communication, and reporting, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and high-quality reporting standards. Previously, Patrick served as a Resource Mobilization and Advocacy Lead Consultant with the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in Lusaka, Zambia, where he spearheaded resource mobilization and business development efforts, successfully raising over US$200 million in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. He provided strategic direction for fundraising initiatives across the continent, led proposal development processes, tracked and analyzed funding opportunities, and provided guidance on legal and donor compliance standards. Patrick established and maintained grants management tools, streamlined operational processes, and enhanced accountability within the organization. Among others Patrick's professional experience demonstrates his strong leadership, strategic thinking, and ability to drive results in complex and challenging environments. He is adept at building and maintaining relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders, and has a proven track record of successfully securing funding and managing grants to support impactful programs in various sectors across Africa. opportunities. Patrick pays attention to detail and can analyze complex issues and distil them into viable andalternative solutions. Core Area: * Reporting, Monitoring, , Compliance, and Knowledge Management * A Program Funding Expert both Development and Humanitarian. * Secure program funding from bilateral and multilateral donors, trusts and foundations, major privatedonors and individuals. * Grant management including drafting and managing sub-awards but also assessing the responsibility and grant-worthiness of organizations. Selective Successful Proposals and relevant Consultancies Project Name Funding Source Budget & Duration Implementer International Medical Scaling-up Integrated Response in Gaza BHA $30 million over 2 years Corps Emergency Humanitarian Response in International Medical Gaza USAID $20 million for 1 year Corps Rapid WASH Initiative in Somaliland UNOCHA $3 million over 2 years Oxfam DFAT (Australian Department of Foreign Resilience Enhancement in South Sudan Affairs and Trade) $4 million over 2.5 years Right to Play Emergency WASH Project in Somaliland UNOCHA €450,000 for 7 months Oxfam Restore Project in Somalia EU €1.2 million over 9 months People in Need Sustainable Agriculture Project in Somalia NORAD €950,000 over 6 months People in Need SHARP Project in South Sudan DFID €1.2 million for 18 months Right to Play Life-saving WASH Services in Puntland, Somaliland UNICEF €2.35 million People in Need Recovery Initiatives in Somaliland USAID/OFDA $1.85 million over 2 years Oxfam Other Aspects: ● Experience of programs on Food Security, Livelihoods, Health, Gender, Emergency, Peace and Security, Recovery and Rehabilitation, DRR, Migration, Youth and Unemployment etc. ● Experience conducting ground breaking donor research. ● Experience of Tanzania, Zambia, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Somali-land