Fairtrade Africa
Re-Advertised Vacancy: Fundraising Officer
Team: Advocacy & Partnerships
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Reporting Lines
Post holder reports to: Head of Advocacy & Partnerships
Staff Reporting to this Position: None
Salary Range: Kshs 105,060 to 166,345
Main Purpose of Job: Ensure sustainability of FTA programmes by effective resource mobilisation for 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 on 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 fund raising 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 fund raising 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 od Advocacy & Partnerships on progress on fundraising plans
Skills, Knowledge & 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 strategically planning and leading a successful fundraising campaign
Communication demands and Competencies
- Superior writing and presentation skills
- Excellent relationship management skills
Application (Deadline Saturday 3rd February , 2018)
An application form (CVs will not be accepted) can be found on the jobs and volunteering page of our website http://www.fairtradeafrica.net/about-us/jobs-and-volunteering/
If you have any queries, please e-mail recruitments@fairtradeafrica.net or call +254 202721930 and ask to speak to a member of the HR team.
Qualified applicants will be subjected to background checks as a pre-condition of employment.
Completed applications should be saved in the applicant’s name and the position (Fundraising Officer), and be e-mailed to recruitments@fairtradeafrica.net.
All applicants should state how they meet essential requirements of the post and include their email address, telephone contacts and three referees with contact details on the application form.