ICCO MasterCard Foundation STARS program
Closing
date: 31 Mar 2016
date: 31 Mar 2016
Background
ICCO
is an international development cooperation (www.icco-cooperation.org),
with 335 people working in 44 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We
operate from 5 regional offices and 15 national offices to work towards a world
without poverty and injustice. We do this together with civil society
organizations, private sector and governments, while strongly believing in the
enterprising power of people. We aim to implement a s
is an international development cooperation (www.icco-cooperation.org),
with 335 people working in 44 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We
operate from 5 regional offices and 15 national offices to work towards a world
without poverty and injustice. We do this together with civil society
organizations, private sector and governments, while strongly believing in the
enterprising power of people. We aim to implement a s
ystemic change and successful,
sustainable and equitable development in low and middle income countries.
The
ICCO MasterCard Foundation STARS program aims to address barriers to
increase food security and income (access to financial services , insufficient
farming inputs, integration into markets,) through a two-pronged approach:
Development and implementation of financial products for agriculture with MFIs;
and Value Chain Development and linking with financial services. The five-year
program aims to increase income and food security for at least 210,000
low-income, smallholder farmers (50% women) and their families. The program is
implemented in Senegal, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia and Rwanda.
ICCO MasterCard Foundation STARS program aims to address barriers to
increase food security and income (access to financial services , insufficient
farming inputs, integration into markets,) through a two-pronged approach:
Development and implementation of financial products for agriculture with MFIs;
and Value Chain Development and linking with financial services. The five-year
program aims to increase income and food security for at least 210,000
low-income, smallholder farmers (50% women) and their families. The program is
implemented in Senegal, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia and Rwanda.
ICCO
is looking for a qualified, experienced and self-motivated
Communications/Fundraising Officer to be based at the Rwanda office.
is looking for a qualified, experienced and self-motivated
Communications/Fundraising Officer to be based at the Rwanda office.
Job
title:
Communication/Fundraising Officer
title:
Communication/Fundraising Officer
Type
of contract One year contract renewable depending on performance
of contract One year contract renewable depending on performance
Location: Rwanda
Start
date:
1st May 2016
date:
1st May 2016
Job
purpose:
purpose:
Promotion
of the STARS program, raising visibility of ICCO through the web, social media
and in country, promote awareness about the social, political and economic
context of the region and optimize resource mobilization for partners and
programs by establishing and maintaining relations with donors
of the STARS program, raising visibility of ICCO through the web, social media
and in country, promote awareness about the social, political and economic
context of the region and optimize resource mobilization for partners and
programs by establishing and maintaining relations with donors
The
communication/fundraising officer is responsible for fundraising and
communication/visibility for the STARS Program and the Central, Eastern and
Southern Africa region.
communication/fundraising officer is responsible for fundraising and
communication/visibility for the STARS Program and the Central, Eastern and
Southern Africa region.
Position
in the organization:
in the organization:
The
communication/fundraising officer reports to the Programme Director STARS
program for 50% on STARS communication and the Deputy Regional Manager for 50%
on fundraising for the region.
communication/fundraising officer reports to the Programme Director STARS
program for 50% on STARS communication and the Deputy Regional Manager for 50%
on fundraising for the region.
Communications:
- Regularly
update the communication and marketing strategy working with staff in the
STARs program and the CESA region. - Advice
and support colleagues with the correct implementation of communication
instruments, optimized for the goal, target group and the strategy and
branding guidelines of the organization in the countries of program
operation. - Signal
and determine chances and possibilities for promotion of the STARS program
and the region. - Coordinate
with colleagues in Africa and the Netherlands, the development, production
and publication of communication material. - Make,
collect and select quality information, adjusting it to the goals and tune
it to suitable communication material for the target group and increased
visibility of the STARS program and ICCO cooperation. - Give/organize
communications trainings for colleagues and partners to build their
capacity and improve their communication skills. - Think
of creative ways to use social media to increase visibility. - Set
up a media press strategy to generate more visibility in the region.
Fundraising:
- 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 colleagues
for joint follow up; - Assess
the various programs for their potential for funding by donors and map
opportunities; - Network
with current and prospective funders. - Occasionally
organize events or activities to increase visibility and understanding of
ICCO and the STARS program. - Support
colleagues in developing sound proposals by giving technical and tactical
advice; - Capacitate
(new) staff through accompaniment in their fundraising efforts; - Be
aware of the latest developments within the donor community in the region
and contribution to their policy setting; Together with the country
representatives, develop and implement a fundraising strategy to secure
financing; - Identify
and contact prospective leads and advise the Regional Managers, STARS
Program Director and country representatives as to which ones to pursue.
Minimum
requirements –must have:
requirements –must have:
- Knowledge
of communication, marketing or journalism or related field at a bachelor’s
level. - A
minimum of 5 years relevant work experience - Affinity
with international development cooperation - Good
knowledge of local communication methods. - International
and/or intercultural experience - Affinity
with social media. - Strong
networking skills - Strong
writing and speaking skills
Core
competences:
competences:
- Exceptional
written and verbal communication skills in English and French as working
language - Exceptional
presentation, interpersonal skills and networking skills - Ability
to stimulate staff to use communication methods that are customized to
ICCO. - Advanced
photography skills - Hands
on mentality, takes initiative and is creative - Affinity
with the protestant character of ICCO Cooperation - Ability
to regularly travel within Rwanda and internationally
How
to Apply
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: “Communication/Fundraising Officer and no email should
exceed 2MB. We thank all applicants for their interest but please note that
only those selected will be contacted and any form of lobbying will lead to
automatic disqualification.
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: “Communication/Fundraising Officer and no email should
exceed 2MB. We thank all applicants for their interest but please note that
only those selected will be contacted and any form of lobbying will lead to
automatic disqualification.
