Job Summary
You will play a leading role in increasing the funding for Progressio’s programmes and advocacy work in the Southern Africa Sub-region.
Description
Based in Harare, Zimbabwe, with occasional travel to Malawi
USD$2,000 gross per month
Full-time, two-year contract
USD$2,000 gross per month
Full-time, two-year contract
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to speak and write fluent English and Shona and/or Ndebele.
We are looking for a highly motivated and resourceful individual with a genuine commitment and track record of fundraising for international development. The post holder will play a leading role in increasing the funding for Progressio’s programmes and advocacy work in the Southern Africa Sub-region.
Working closely with the Southern Africa Sub-regional Manager, the post holder will be responsible for securing major new funding, researching the range of funding sources in the region and beyond, preparing specific funding bids/reports for submission to institutional donors, donor relationship management, and maintaining up-to date information systems.
Working closely with the Southern Africa Sub-regional Manager, the post holder will be responsible for securing major new funding, researching the range of funding sources in the region and beyond, preparing specific funding bids/reports for submission to institutional donors, donor relationship management, and maintaining up-to date information systems.
Requirements
The successful candidate should have a degree or appropriate qualification in a relevant discipline, and fundraising training/qualification.
You should have a successful track record in securing funding from institutional donors, based in the Southern Africa region and beyond, of sums in excess of USD$100,000. Proven experience of networking/building/managing relationships with donors; writing successful funding proposals; report writing (narrative and financial), and managing and prioritising a high workload and multiple tasks in a fast paced environment to tight deadlines is essential.
You should have a sound knowledge of institutional (regional and international) funding sources and trends; excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skills, including the ability to develop and manage effective relationships with current and new donors; demonstrable numeracy skills, including the ability to prepare and interpret financial information, and competence in spreadsheet accounting; excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work on own initiative; good team-building skills, and a consensus-led approach to work. Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and an ability to assimilate and analyse information quickly; flexibility, problem solving skills and an ability to adapt to a changing environment and to approach work with a positive and constructive attitude are essential. An openness to work with different partner organisations and with diverse and marginalised groups; the ability to work as a member of a multicultural team spread across different countries, and to undertake road travel in the region, and for short stays, is also required.
It is essential that you complete Progressio’s application form in full, as very specific information is required and will be used to decide whether or not you will be short-listed for an interview.
For further information and an application form visit: www.progressio.org.uk/jobs
Interviews: Mid-July 2014 (in Harare)
Please return the completed application form to: Recruitment@progressio.org.uk
