Duties & Responsibilities
Resource Mobilization and Fundraising
Develop a robust three-to-five-year PIA Financial Resilience and Sustainability Strategy (FRSS) aligned with PI’s Global Strategy Framework (GSF), the PIA Annual Work Programme (AWP), and the PI FRSS;
Research and develop analysis (follow the money) based on a mapping of funding prospects and donor landscape in the different regions of Africa. Traditional and non-traditional sources of funding should be included (institutional donors, foundations, private companies, others);
In line with the GSF and AWP, in coordination with the ARD and the PI Global Team Programme Coordination Unit, develop high quality concept notes and proposals for major donors identified; and
Ensure that all the resource mobilization and fundraising activities are conducted in adherence with best practice and ethical considerations.
Donor Relations and Reporting
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships and donor relations to resource and fund our GSF in Africa and AWP.
Source a pipeline of potential individuals, corporates, foundations, donors through systematic prospecting activities, ensuring that prospects are in line with PI’s fundraising ethical guidelines.
Ensure our accountability to our partners and donors with timely and high-quality reporting to donors and any required grant amendments.
Develop and maintain our donor database, compile and track donor communications and requirements, monitor the implementation of commitments and deliverables; and Ensure information and knowledge regarding donor contractual obligations is shared with relevant colleagues, and support compliance.
Programmes Coordination
Provide high level recommendations to the PI ARD in programme cohesion, alignment and delivery of the GSF and AWP.
Capture learnings and impacts on the ground and coordinate with the Advocacy Officer, the Communications Officer on salient stories relevant for advocacy and external messaging.
Proactively pursue relevant networking opportunities and take the lead in coordination of various forums where PIA is a key actor to establish meaningful relationships.
Support management to oversee the complexities of donor requirements working closely with the finance and programmes team.
Work together with relevant PI staff and external partner organisations to maximise joint fundraising and public awareness activities.
Job Requirements
Education
Have extensive knowledge and proven success in fund raising of at least 5 years.
University degree in law, human rights, political science, social sciences, project management, or related field.
A Fundraising Diploma or professional qualification is advantageous but will not outweigh experience
Experience
Preparation of reports and conducting presentations on key issues by formulating positions, articulating options concisely, and making and defending recommendations.
A track record of successfully meeting and exceeding targets on fundraising efforts
Knowledge of key donor requirements, including EU and bilateral governments
Demonstrated networking experience to build the current ongoing relations
Experience of developing and managing strong partnerships, particularly with Trusts, Foundations and Major Donors.
Experience developing successful fundraising applications
Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate, implement and review work processes and plans.
Excellent written skills, proven ability to write and speak concisely and clearly and communicate effectively in English. French would be a strong plus.
Ability to work with minimal supervision but able to take direction
Ability to develop and defend donor proposals
Ability to form good working relationships with different branches of PI.
Ability to prepare reports and conduct presentations on key issues by formulating positions, articulating options concisely, and making and defending recommendations.
Experience in a multi-cultural and/or international work environment.
Knowledge and Skills
Highly organised/time management
Knowledge and understanding of statutory, trust and institutional fundraising, including research source and funding criteria
Knowledge on Fundraising Regulator guidelines
Advanced skills in computer productivity applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Enthusiastic, self-starter who can work autonomously, under pressure, in decentralized teams, and think outside the box
Demonstrated capacity to orally communicate clearly and effectively to a wide range of – expert and non-expert audiences
Advanced communication skills.
Analytical skills
Proven teamwork skills.
Diplomacy and extensive capacities to deal with challenges and situations of conflict constructively,
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to build the capacities of staff on resource mobilization and partnership management
Languages
Fluently spoken and written English
Good command of Swahili
Other languages: Good knowledge of French is an asset
If you meet the above skills requirements and are interested in applying for this position, please:
Apply via :
recruitment.africa@protrectioninternational.org
