ABOUT MADERA
Mission d’Aide au Développement des Economies Rurales – Afghanistan (MADERA) is a French non-profit, non-governmental organization, founded in 1988 with the purpose of improving the quality of life of the people
of Afghanistan and fostering the conditions necessary for peace. Its actions are oriented towards empowering rural communities by building their capacities and supporting their initiatives, with the aim of giving them greater control over their own development.
MADERA implements a two-track strategy which links relief and rehabilitation with development. MADERA provides a response to: (i) Emergencies, through the creation of short term employment opportunities paid in cash and food, and distribution of food and agricultural inputs (seeds, fertilizer, etc); and provides vital water and sanitation facilities, etc – aiming at supporting the most vulnerable families. (ii) Medium to long term concerns, through rural development projects aiming at a more sustainable impact on livelihoods and improvement of the quality of life of the population. These projects adopted a multi-sectoral approach, in several rural development fields.
For more information about MADERA, please visit our website: www.madera-asso.org
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the responsibility of the Country Director and in close coordination with the Operations Director and the Administration & Finance Director, the Grant Manager will have the following main responsibilities:
• Fundraising
• Reporting
• Management of donor contracts
• Communication
• Fundraising The Grant Manager is responsible for seeking sufficient funding to implement MADERA’s strategy and programmes.
Duties include:
• Participate to the elaboration of strategies and programmes as well as future development opportunities.
• Searching out funding opportunities for these programmes by meeting with potential donors and keeping informed Country Director and Operations Director.
• Manage the preparation and the drafting of “proposals”, ensuring conformity with donors’ rules, and the validation of the budget by the Administration & Finance director.
o Reporting The Grant Manager is responsible for ensuring MADERA fulfils its reporting obligations.
Duties include:
• Draft, edit format and compile qualitative, narrative reports for on-going projects, ensuring timely and quality submission to donors in collaboration with project managers, provincial coordinators, technical advisors, the Monitoring & Evaluation team, and Operations Director.
• Working with the Administration & Finance team to ensure the timely delivery of the financial reports and related financial documents.
o Management of donor contracts The Grant Manager is responsible for ensuring that MADERA fulfils its contractual obligations. Duties include:
o Preparation of contractual documents/amendments.
• Supporting and advising the Operations and Administration and Finance teams on donor guidelines, procedures and contractual obligations, particularly on reporting, procurement, matching funds and visibility requirements to ensure compliance.
o Communication The Grant Manager supports the Country Director for ensuring the proper representation and communication of MADERA in Afghanistan. Duties include:
• Establishing a network of contacts (grant managers of other NGOs, donors’ representatives, etc),
• Attending Donor/Cluster/International Organization meeting,
• Drafting of communication documents.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• University level education: Master’s degree, diploma, business school or equivalent professional experience in the field of economics, political sciences or administration & finance.
• Good knowledge of fundraising mechanisms and donors.
• At least 2 years of professional experience
• Fluent spoken English and excellent skills in written English, particularly in proposal and report writing. Fluency in French is desirable.
• Excellent relational and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Word and Excel).
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Previous experience in a non-governmental organization is desirable.
CONDITIONS:
• Fixed term salaried contract – 1 year renewable.
• Remuneration : 26 400 € to 31 200 € annually, according to experience
• Rest and recreation benefits
• Housing provided at subsidized cost
• Transportation, social security (medical insurance), repatriation insurance costs are covered by MADERA.
• Based in Kabul, with occasional visits to field offices.
Post to be filled in May 2012
How to apply:
Please send applications (cover letter, CV and photo) to: Marion Léonetti MADERA 3 rue Roubo 75011 PARIS Tél : 33 1 43 70 50 07 Fax : 33 1 43 70 60 07 Email : recrutement@madera.asso.fr
Closing Date: Monday, 30 April 2012
