Background
ICCO Cooperation is
a Dutch organization founded in 1964 and implementing programs with partners in
Central, Eastern & Southern Africa since the 1980s. We actively promote
sustainable liveliho
ods, justice and dignity in rural communities in Central,
Eastern & Southern Africa. We work in 12 countries in the region including
Malawi, South Africa, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, The Sudan, South Sudan,
Uganda, Kenya, Angola, Burundi and Rwanda. Our programmes focus on economic
empowerment, food security and sustainable consumption and responsible
business.
ICCO is seeking to
recruit an individual of high integrity, dedication and commitment for the
following position:
Job title:
Regional Fundraising Officer
Duration of
contract: one year contract with possible extension
Start date:
1st September 2016
Salary and
benefits: As per the organization scale
Location:
Malawi
Job purpose:
The Regional
Fundraising Officer is responsible for securing continuous financing from
existing donor networks and to broaden up towards new sources of financing for
Programs within the framework of the ICCO Cooperation Regional Strategic Plan.
Together with the
Country Managers (CMs) and programme staff, the RFO is responsible for ensuring
that ICCO continuously improves donor relations, identifies new funding
opportunities and that these funds are managed in compliance with donor
requirements.
Key responsibilities
include:
Together
with Country Managers and programme staff, develop and implement a fundraising
strategy to secure financing;
Identify
and contact prospective leads and advise the Regional Manager and Country
Managers as to which ones to pursue;
Identify
alternative and innovative fundraising possibilities in the region (businesses,
foundations and private donors);
Draft
profiles of the generated leads and work with the appropriate colleague for
joint follow up;
Develop
programming lines / ideas for innovative programmes building on ICCO’s track
record
Assess
the various programs for their potential for funding by donors and map
opportunities;
Support
Country Managers and programme staff in developing sound proposals by giving
technical and tactical advice;
Ensure
quality control of proposals and reports;
Capacitate
(new) staff through supporting them in their fundraising efforts;
developments within the donor community in the region and contribution to their
policy setting;
networking tasks on request by management.
and Program Officers in the development of new programs that can generate
external funding.
Person
specification:
Proven
successful fundraising efforts with institutional donors and foundations and
experience with strategic donor liaison.
Experience
with developing public private partnership programmes.
Commitment
to exceptional quality and customer satisfaction
Excellent
organizational skills with a strong attention to detail.
Ability
to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information and data
Entrepreneurial
and responding to opportunities
Extensive
relationship management skills in both private and public settings
Exceptional
written and verbal communication skills in English. Good command of the French
language is an advantage
Exceptional
presentation and interpersonal skills
Good
knowledge of policies and working procedures of institutional donors
Result
driven
Innovative
Strong
independent team worker
Flexible
and adaptable approach to work demands
Able
to maintain strong working relationships with key donors
Personal
commitment to ICCO’s philosophy, work, and mission
Affinity
with the protestant character of ICCO Cooperation
Positioning,
key contacts and reporting:
Responsible to
Regional Manager and Programme Manager
How to Apply
Please send your CV
of not more than 3 pages and a motivational letter of not more than 1 page to central-and-eastern-africa@icco-cooperation.org
as only email applications shall be considered.
All applications
should be clearly marked: “Regional
Fundraising Officer” and no email should exceed 2MB
Deadline for
receiving the applications: Friday 29th July, 2016 at 17:00 hours
East African Time
Only those selected
will be contacted and any form of lobbying will lead to automatic
disqualification.
