Volunteer Corps is hiring a Business Development Officer to be in charge of
revenue generation, including both traditional fundraising (such as
institutional grants and major donor contributions) and more innovative funding
(such as social businesses run from within Africa that generate income for the
organization).
AVC is looking for
an original, creative thinker, someone who wants to blaze a trail and show that
it can be done. We are looking for someone who can really think about the long
term, while also being detail-oriented in planning and implementing projects.
We are looking for
someone to oversee all the various revenue streams, be they more traditional
non-profit fundraising, ne
w types of non-profit financing, or social enterprise
income generation. In addition, you must also be able to manage those projects
as well as the teams of people working on them. You will work closely with the
AVC Directors, Board, Marketing and Communications Officer, and other staff.
About Us:
Africa Volunteer
Corps’ mission is to nurture a generation of African leaders dedicated to
strengthening homegrown development by providing opportunities for practical
training and job placement. The overarching goal of Africa Volunteer Corps is
to harness the power of motivated, educated Africans and put it to use for
locally-initiated development projects in Africa, opening doors for Africans to
leverage their own resources and strengthening grassroots development efforts.
Creating a springboard for leaders and bolstering ground-up social change
efforts, we position Africans to drive development on their own continent.
Why this is a
great opportunity:
The Business
Development Officer will have the opportunity help an innovative organization
grow and scale. You will be getting in on the ground floor of a young
organization with big dreams, and the work you do will be integral to the
change we seek to create. You have an opportunity to take a leading role in
shaping the future of the organization as well as the future of Africa. The ideal
candidate is self-directed and well-organized, has excellent time-management
skills and is able to thrive in a start-up environment, which involves some
risk taking and much learning as we go. We are seeking a person who wants to
shift the paradigm, who wants an ownership stake in this movement to create
massive change.
Role and
Responsibilities:
The Business
Development Officer will be in charge of fundraising and income generation.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Researching,
planning, initiating, and leading the implementation of income generating
projects and social businesses in Tanzania and/or other parts of Africa - Identifying
and applying for grants from institutional funders - Identifying
possible partners and building relationships within the social sector - Identifying
and building relationships for corporate funding and sponsorship - Identifying
and building relationships with Major Donor prospects - Working
with Marketing and Communications Officer on donor relations
Must have
- Knowledge
of social enterprise - Knowledge
of management and business development - Knowledge
of and experience with fundraising, including grant research and writing - Experience
with Africa and international development - Ability
for both big-picture thinking and detail-oriented thinking - Ability
to thrive in a start-up environment - Ability
to work on multiple projects simultaneously - Ability
to work independently and with a team - Ability
to manage people and to delegate - A
fire in your belly to create big change in the world - Resourcefulness
- A
no-matter-what attitude and an ability to overcome challenges - Ability
and desire to blaze a trail and think beyond business-as-usual - A
sense of humor - Strong
writing and verbal communication skills - Fluency
in written and spoken English - Written
or spoken Swahili a plus
How
to apply
To apply, please
send a resume or CV and cover letter to caitlin@africavolunteercorps.org with
the subject “Business Development Officer – First name LAST NAME”.
The deadline for application is July 31st. Qualified candidates will be
contacted
