JOB PROFILE Job title: Fundraising Consultant Placement: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso JOB PURPOSE BØRNEfondenand Christian Children’s Fund of Canada (CCFC) are seeking a full-time in-country Fundraising Consultant to be based in Burkina Faso in West Africa. The consultant would be responsible for the identification and effectively responding to funding opportunities from institutional, private sector foundations and corporations to enable both organizations acquire grants. These involve monitoring of donor landscape, assessing opportunities and leading the pre-award processes. The Fundraising Consultant will report to the Country Directors of BØRNEfonden andCCFC in Burkina Faso, and actively collaborate with Head Office grants acquisition teams of both organizations in Copenhagen, Denmark and Markham, Ontario, Canada respectively as required. Major responsibilities will include: acquisition of grants, contracts and contribution agreements to meet annual acquisition targets through presentation of concept notes and grant proposals in cooperation with country office staff; ensuring quality assurance to proposals and submissions; achieving goals of work plans with key deliverables; capacity building of in-country office staff toenhance their resource diversification skills, and strategies in project proposal development and submissions. Candidates must have substantial proven knowledge and experience in fundraising in the not-for-profit or charitable sector. We are encouraging committed and skilled professionals who share our Core Values, Visions and Missions, and are passionate to help implement long-lasting and meaningful changes for children and families living in poverty. Qualifications include: a minimum of 7 years’ experience including2 years experience in a senior advisory and executing role in fundraising; proven track record in submission and winning of grants; professional expertise in one or more of BØRNEfonden andCCFC’s key development sectors; degree in relevant development field (MBA or other post-graduate degree is an asset); experience working with institutional, public and private sector funders;excellent communication skills, comfortable in using computers and appropriate softwares for fundraising, and project management as well as ability to travel locally and internationally as required. Must be bilingual and be able to write and speak in English and French fluently. For this challenging and attractive opportunity we offer attractive compensation based on your expertise and experience. Your work will make a real difference in international and recognized development organizations, working alongwith competent and motivated colleagues. HOW TO APPLY Send your application including cover letter, relevant information on education, previous experience, achievements and your resume / CV written in English to: [email protected] Applications are welcomed from qualified bilingual candidates and will be received until April07, 2014. Further information about this job is available from Charles Creppy, HR Generalist CCFC by email at [email protected] ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTIONS BØRNEfonden is the largest development organisation in Denmark based on private funds providing direct support to sponsored children, youth and their families, the sponsors also contribute to the development of the child´s local community in five West African countries: Benin, Togo, Mali, Burkina Faso and Cape Verde. BØRNEfonden also have project financing and work closely together with private companies on local projects and sponsorships. Christian Childrens Fund of Canada (CCFC) creates a future of hope for children, families, and communities by helping them to develop the skills and resources to overcome poverty, and pursue justice. Headquartered in Markham (Greater Toronto Area), Canada, CCFC currently supports thousands of children and their families, in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, empowering them to find solutions to their underlying causes of poverty and develop their communities in a sustainable manner. For more information about BØRNEfonden and CCFC please visitthewebsites for the two organizations at en.bornefonden.dkand ccfcanada.carespectively.
Posted on: Wed, 26 Mar 2014 23:31:54 +0000
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