Background
and context:

The Strategic
Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa – SIHA Network – is a coalition of
civil society organisations from Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti, Eritrea,
Ethiopia, Somalia, Somaliland and Uganda. Founded in 1995, the organisation
advocates for social change and gender equality in the Horn region and works
specifically on protecting women’s human rights, promoting women’s access to
justice, supporting economic empowerment and activating women’s political
participation. SIHA’s secretariat/HQ is located in Kampala, Uganda and SIHA
maintain
s field offices in Sudan and South Sudan.

Job Summary:

Under the
supervision of the Regional Director, and in close collaboration with the
Regional Programme Officer and other relevant staff members, the Programme
Development and Fundraising Officer will be responsible for identifying
programmatic priorities and funding opportunities, developing concept notes and
proposals, supporting programme implementation, building partnerships, and
liaising with donors. Where possible, the person may be required to assist with
capacity building of partner agencies and project oversight.

Main tasks
and responsibilities:

• To
  identify relevant areas of programming and funding opportunities;
• To
  compile and maintain a database of local and international donors;
• To
  design a fundraising strategy;
• To
  develop concept notes and proposals in consultation with relevant staff
  members and partners;
• To
  liaise and communicate with donors as per direction;
• To
  assist in the development of communication materials;
• To
  organise fundraising and/or communication events as per request;
• To
  support programme implementation as per request;
• To
  strengthen relationships with SIHA members and partners through regular
  communication;
• To
  build the capacity of partner agencies as per request;
• Participate
  in the promotion of SIHA work and image locally and regionally;
• Carry
  out other tasks assigned by the Regional Director.

Profile:

The candidate must
have demonstrated experience in proposal development and donor liaison and
proven track record of successful fundraising. A commitment to women’s rights
and gender equality as is essential.

Qualifications,
experiences and requires competencies:

• Strong
  academic background in the fields of social sciences, international
  development, gender studies and/or human rights;
• A good
  understanding of the political and human rights dynamics in the Horn of
  Africa;
• A
  minimum of five years of work experience in programme development &
  management and/or fundraising in the fields of gender and/or human rights;
• Extensive
  knowledge and experience working with civil society organisations and/or
  donor agencies;
• Strong
  knowledge of fundraising dynamics and trends, proposal format and
  application procedures of key donors, including Logical Framework
  Analysis;
• Demonstrated
  success in preparing grant applications that have been approved for
  funding;
• Solid
  knowledge of project cycle management;
• Familiarity
  with budgeting;
• Strong
  analysis and writing skills;
• Excellent
  command of English and excellent communication skills.
• Proven
  organizational skills, including the ability to manage priorities, work
  under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• Strong
  sense of initiative and ability to work independently;
• Previous
  exposure to international and/or multicultural /multilingual environment –
  Able to function effectively within a multi-cultural team;
• Willingness
  to work extra hours when needed.

SIHA is committed to
offer a fair remuneration based on qualifications and experience. Preference
will be given to Ugandan nationals and/or individuals residing in Uganda.
Please send your C.V, contact details for three professional references,
application letter and two sample of writing (Inclusive of a proposal that you
have developed) to: sihahornofafrica@gmail.com. Preselected candidates will be
contacted for an interview in January.