Action Aid Zimbabwe: Fund Raising Officer
Employment at Action Aid Zimbabwe as Fund Raising Officer
Deadline: 5pm 30 January 2017
Location: Harare
Commencement date: To be advised
Purpose of position
The main purpose of this position is to plan, implement, coordinate, review and monitor fundraising activities (mainly focusing on institutional donors, private foundations and individuals) throughout the organisation with the overall objective of diversifying the funding base of the ActionAid Zimbabwe Country Program in line with its current Strategic Plan for 2014-2018. The position will report to the Head of Policy and Programmes who will provide overall leadership and supervision of the fundraising function.
Key performance areas
The Fundraising Officer will develop and implement resource mobilization policies, strategies, tools and action plans in line with ActionAid frameworks. He/she will also provide guidelines, technical advice/support and strategic direction on fundraising from various sources including statutory, high value and individual donors. The officer will spearhead proposal/concept note development, verification, submission and monitor and review impact/effectiveness of resource mobilization structures and strategies. He/she will assist with the implementation of donor intelligence mechanisms and influence development aid architecture.
Please note that a detailed Job Description will be made available to shortlisted candidates upon request.
Education, qualifications, experience
Degree in Marketing and/or Communications, Economics, International Relations, Social Sciences, or related field from a recognized tertiary institution; A specialised post-graduate qualification and/or training in Marketing and/or Communications, Business Studies, Project Management, Economics, Statistics or other relevant field will be an added advantage; 3 years’ demonstrable experience in a similar position working in an NGO/INGO
Other competencies
Demonstrated in-depth understanding of programming issues and resource mobilization, including proposal development, donor reporting and managing donor relations and donor contracts; Demonstrable experience of raising funds from institutional or other high value donors (i.e. private foundations and individuals); Strong marketing, communication and negotiation skills and ability to write concise reports; Ability to work with minimum supervision, but as part of a team; Class 4 Drivers’ License
To apply
Please submit a maximum of 3-page Curriculum Vitae and application letter clearly addressing the key performance key areas highlighted in the advert to the attention of Human Resources to: 26 Divine Road, Milton Park, Harare. Alternatively, applications may be emailed to: jobs.zimbabwe@actionaid.org
Please ensure your envelope or email subject clearly reads Fundraising Officer/Ref: Advert-Empl/17-01.