Fundraising/ proposal writing Officer

• Develop and write high quality, concept notes, project proposals and applications in accordance with donors’ requirements. Prepare logical, coherent, and consistent technical documents including log-frames and budgets. Liaise with the program team for conceptual approach, developing theory of change and the result framework
• Maintain relationships with existing donors and regularly respond to their requests. Prepare donor reports ensuring high quality drafts are submitted on time and as per donor format and requirements. Address donor’s queries in an accurate and timely manner
• Research funding opportunities; monitor websites of donors and fundraising platforms; explore calls for proposals and guide on follow up action. Propose recommendations to diversify funding base.  
• Cultivate network of potential donors. Build relationships with contact persons within funding organization.
• Support the development of information and communication material particularly what is relevant to fundraising appeals and events.
• Organize and document all communication with donors.  Maintain proper and up-to-date filing of all relevant documents shared with donors including proposals, budgets, reports, letters, and communication material.

• Coordinating value management strategy and fostering teamwork
• Ensuring a continuous and effective Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning processes throughout the program life cycle
• Determining and managing risks to the programs
• Managing the program work plan and budget, the managers’ performance of delegated responsibilities, anticipate changes, introduce adjustments in a timely and efficient manner
• Establishing formal reporting arrangements on programs or projects progress; and to ensure regular dialogue to promote problem solving, team working and risk sharing

• Defining criteria and tools for control and management of the program or project
• Leading, guiding, motivating and influencing the work of the Associations’ staff in a purposeful direction and encouraging good performance and values

 Qualifications and competencies:

• Degree Social Sciences, Development Studies, or other relevant fields
• Significant demonstrative experience, of at least six years, in fundraising and proposal writing out of which experience working with local and international organizations.
• Experience in preparing budgets and monitoring expenditure
• Proficiency in English both oral and written with excellence writing and editing skills.
• Can work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
• Attention to detail with strong follow up
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential, in both languages