Fundraising Specialist - WWF-Gabon
WWF
Posted on May, 28 2018
Main responsibilities:
- Develop a two-year fundraising plan
- Research and identify new institutional funding sources to optimize the office income basket;
- Write effective fundraising applications based on existing programmes or in response to calls for proposals from government and institutional donors;
- Attract, build and develop relationships with new and existing donors to secure long term funds;
- Key expected achievements
- Develop a fundraising action plan by end of December 2018;
- Develop, finalise and submit at least 6 fund-raising proposals by June 2019
- Raise a minimum of Euro 2,000,000/ year based on the fundraising plan, from new resources.
Required Qualifications, Skills and Competencies
- Advanced University degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Development studies, Fundraising, Marketing, International Relations, Communication, Social Sciences or other related fields;
- At least three (3) years of progressively responsible professional work experience at national and international levels in fundraising or business development for an international organization, non-profits or companies, coupled with significant managerial and leadership experience, including management responsibility for a national, regional or global fundraising programme covering multiple private sector audiences.;
- Strong capacities in writing proposals;
- Excellent experience in partnership building, especially with donors and WWF network;
- Strong administrative and financial management skills and excellent organizational skills;
- Good communication skills, in French and English;
- Knowledge of Central African context and of Gabon in particular.
- Excellent inter-personal skills, and proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships;
- Adherence to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.
How to apply?
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to send:- A cover letter
- A detailed CV with 3 references
All applications should be sent to recruit-roaydehub@wwf.panda.org. The subject should read FundSpeGab- 2018
Deadline for applications: 08 June 2018
WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.