ActionAid International Malawi ,Fundraising Officer Jobs in Malawi

income. The individual
will support the identification of project funding and the development of
project proposals, in line with AAM strategic objectives and Resource Mobilisation
Strategy. S/he facilitates the development and maintenance of partnerships;
Projects fundraising with a diverse range of funding agencies like AAI
affiliates for Projects, foundations, trusts, and individuals, corporate,
bilateral and multilateral donors. She/he will be reporting to the Head of
Fundraising and Communications.

• Facilitates
  implementation of ActionAid Resource Mobilisation strategy in line with
  Country Strategy Paper (CSP) strategic objectives, local and international
  priorities. 
• Carries
  out donor intelligence/scoping and identification of new donors, explores
  and identifies potential funding opportunities
• Develops
  and enhances staff and partner capacity in fundraising and contract
  management 
• Provides
  support on all donor funded projects and manage donor contracts in line
  with ActionAid International and donor/supporter requirements 
• Works
  jointly with the Programmes team to influence donors on their funding
  approaches, quality and quantity of aid towards development in Malawi
• Supports/Coordinates
  national and local rights programme teams in developing Concept notes and
  Funding proposals.

• Bachelors’
  Degree in Marketing, Journalism, Business or any related degree
• Experience
  in Fundraising, Proposal development, Campaign, and Partnership
  development from a reputable organization 
• Good
  contacts and relationships with Donors, Civil Society, Media, NGOs,
  Government and movements.
• A
  strong working knowledge of a wide range of fundraising methods including
  appeals, community, corporate and trusts
• Strong
  understanding of the mechanics of institutional and high value fundraising
• A
  sound understanding of marketing within the not-for-profit sector
• Ability
  to inspire donors, supporters, partners and staff

• Excellent
  command of oral and written English and ability to communicate complicated
  or technical information to range of audiences
• Excellent
  interpersonal and networking skills, demonstrable track record of interacting
  with and influencing range of internal and external contacts at all
  levels.
• A
  creative, innovative and forward thinker
• Good,
  planning and prioritization skills coupled with ability to influence and
  negotiate, 
• High
  degree of integrity, dependability and confidentiality;
• High
  level of IT proficiency in use of MS Word, Excel, Access, Power-point, and
  e-mail