Deadline of this Job:
ActionAid is an International Development Agency working in over 50 countries
in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. ActionAid’s mission is to
work with the poor and the excluded people in the world to eradicate poverty by
overcoming the injustices and the inequity that cause it.
(AAU), a National Development Organization registered under the laws of Uganda
with vibrant National Board seeks to recruit suitably qualified, self-driven,
result-oriented and competent persons to fill the positions of; Sponsorship
Coordinator
Job Title: Sponsorship coordinator (1 Position)
Reports to: Fundraising Director
Responsible for: Sponsorship Officers
Directory: Fundraising
Job Role: Coordinate the development of national sponsorship products,
the acquisition and retention of supporters from Uganda; planning and coordinating
sponsorship activities between ActionAid Uganda and Funding Affiliates to
maintain international supporter links to resource strategic commitments in
line with fundraising strategy of ActionAid Uganda.
Key Result Areas
- Coordinate
the development and implementation of local sponsorship products; and
develop acquisition and retention strategies for the supporters from
Uganda in line with AAU fundraising strategy, Country Strategy Paper, AAI
sponsorship policies -and standards, and the national laws; - Build
and maintain quality relationship with Funding Affiliates and supporters
in accordance to set AAI Sponsorship Policies and Standards; - initiate,
lead and ‘coordinate development of two-year plans and budgets in line
with fundraising strategy and Country Strategy Commitments; - Maintain
oversight on sponsorship database and share monthly performance reports.
in line with the Sponsorship Policies and Standards; - Supervise,
motivate, appraise sponsorship officers and build the capacity of staff and
partners in line with Human Resources Policy (HRP), fundraising strategy
and other organizational policies; - Provide
administrative leadership to and control of assets of the sponsorship
unit; - Coordinate
the generation, storage and access of sponsorship-related knowledge a for
AAU and its partners in line with the AAU Knowledge Management Strategy.
- A
Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Business Administration, Mass
Communication, Marketing or any other related discipline from a recognized
institution - A
Post Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Planning and
Management or Marketing. Experience - Four
years of relevant working experience with a recognized institution and two
years of management experience.
Good Communication skill; Report writing and Record keeping; Excellent
Analytical skills; Team work and team building skills; Excellent interpersonal
skills; People Management skills; Knowledge and understanding of philanthropy
sector and best practices.
Job application procedure
Applications should be hand delivered or sent by email to Vacancies.Uganda@actionaid.org clearly addressed
to The Director Human Resource and Organizational Effectiveness, ActionAid
Uganda, Plot number 2514/2515 Ggaba Road, Opposite Kampala international
University P.0 Box 676 Kampala not later than Monday 8th August 2016 by 5:00
Pm.
We will respond to ONLY shortlisted candidates.
Whilst all applications will be assessed strictly on their individual merits,
qualified WOMEN are especially encouraged to apply. ActionAid international is
an equal opportunity Employer.