Fundraising Officer at Fairtrade International

Details:

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Ensure sustainability of FTA programmes by effective resource mobilisation for the achievement of Fairtrade Africa’s vision and strategy.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Develop and Implement Resource Mobilization Strategy
• Develop strategies and tools for grant fund-raising
• Identify, develop and implement funding strategies
• Manage the implementation of coherent strategies to develop the potential for income through donors
• Engage and support FTA regional and product networks, stakeholders and other affiliates in developing fundraising strategies
• Establish clear Programme development and Resource Mobilization activities
• Resource Mobilization and Networks Management
• Develop Programmes and Resource Mobilization activities
• Contribute to concept and project development across the system
• Conduct donor mapping for all regions and develop a continental funding Plan
• Establish a donor engagement tracking platform and a donor knowledge management system(s) for FTA
• Support the Head of Advocacy and Partnerships to identify strategic partners, and platforms, conferences and meetings relevant for creating visibility of FTA work including showcasing FTA models and Impact stories.
• Engage with NFOs in designing and developing Offer to Business proposals and initiatives
• Establish key networks and trust among present and potential donors
• Ensure active networking in order to give the organisation visibility and donor/funders trust and respect
• Establish, update and maintain donor/funders database of contacts and preferences
• Study donor patterns and national preferences and ensure FTA optimises on emerging opportunities
• Network with NFOs and other partners for mutual benefits on common donors/funders strategies.
• Donor Proposals and Presentation
• Prepare effective and competitive donor proposals
• Be both reactive and proactive in preparing and making fundraising presentations to potential funders
• Guide and support Heads of Departments and Heads of Regions in source mobilisation strategies
• Regional Resource Mobilization Strategies
• Engage regional teams on ongoing needs assessments and compile reports relating to the producer needs
• Engage all Heads of Regions and their Member & Partnerships Managers in developing region-specific fundraising strategies
• Provide templates for developing FTA Project concepts and proposal templates
• Work with the Finance Manager to develop Budget Templates for FTA Proposals
• Provide coaching and mentoring on proposal development to regional offices
• Establish key costing benchmarks for regions and the Secretariat
• Support to Head of Advocacy and Partnerships
• Prepare presentations for Head of Advocacy and Partnerships the on donor-related issues
• Organise meetings with donor/funders for the Head of Advocacy and Partnerships
• Advise the Head of Advocacy and Partnerships on Donor trends and how best FTA can align themselves
• Provide quarterly reports to the Head of Advocacy & Partnerships on progress on fundraising plans

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Academic Requirement
• Degree in Political Sciences, International Development, Social Sciences, or anthropology.
• Other Specialist Training or Certifications
• Fund Raising Specialist Training

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• Experience in participatory proposal development processes
• Experience in training and working with communities
• A record of successful fundraising results
• At least 3 years’ experience in social development in a similar environment

KNOWLEDGE OF SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES

• Donor knowledge
• Proposal writing
• Budgeting principles
• Experience in strategic planning and leading a successful fundraising campaign

COMMUNICATION DEMANDS AND COMPETENCIES

• Superior writing and presentation skills
• Excellent relationship management skills

APPLICATION (Deadline Saturday 24th June 2018)