Our client, a non profitable organization that strives to eradicate poverty and injustices, working with over 50 countries worldwide to achieve this mission is looking to hire a professional to join its team at a Senior Management Level as the Regional Coordinator.
Position: Regional Coordinator
Reporting Lines: Reports to the Head, International Partnership Development (IPD)
Job Type: Permanent
Location: ActionAid Country Programme in Africa, West Africa preferred
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical advice and support around institutional fundraising including from European Commission and UN sources; On donor scoping and funding opportunities
- Provide training and other capacity building support to members; As part of the IPD team, develop relevant training materials around all aspects of institutional funding
- Provide donor specific advice to ActionAid specializing in one multilateral donor; Support ActionAid member countries in developing concept notes and proposals
- Work towards delivering IPD’s strategy and annual plans as part of the IPD team; Represent IPD internally and externally at meetings and events as directed
Qualifications/Skills:
- Possess a certificate at a degree level or above in an appropriate subject.
- Minimum of 5-10 years cognate experience
- Experience in Public Sector /Not for Profit Organizations will be an advantage.
- Fluent English essential including ability to write technical proposals
- Knowledge of French.
- Strong ability to plan and strategize is essential to this post.
- Knowledge and experience of INGOs and fundraising from institutional donors.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment, often at a distance.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should please send a CV to:
a2recruitment@kimberly-ryan.net on or before 2nd October 2012.
