Job Title: Donor Relations Coordinator
Organisation: World Vision Uganda
Reports to: Associate Director Integrated Programmes
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Associate Director Integrated Programmes
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About WVU:
World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 40 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
Job Summary: The Donor Relations Coordinator will organize services to World Vision US (WVUS) donors, including flow of communications and donor reporting, building capacity of National Office staff and project communities, ensuring positive and predictable vision trip experiences, and serving as the key point of contact for WVUS Donor Engagement Support Services.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Cultivate, serve and strengthen relationships with WVUS Major Donors, Mid-Level Donors, WVUS Church Partners and in-country representations are met.
- Lead in ensuring WVUS donors and Church Partners receive optimal support from all necessary National Office departments, including Sponsorship, Communications, Operations, and staff at Area Development Program levels.
- Provide timely and high quality reporting for WVUS funded Area Development Programmes (ADPs) and projects, including project updates, tracking of project outputs, prayer updates, photos/videos and high impact stories.
- Develop and lead in the implementation of a capacity building program to ensure program staff and community understanding of, and involvement in interpersonal engagements with Major and Mid-Level Donors and Churches from WVUS
- Travel to the US to support fundraising efforts through presentations to selected donor constituencies, such as US Churches, as will be required from time to time.
- Actively participate in the spiritual life and Christian commitment activities of the organisation
- Participating in the spiritual nurture of staff and communities in alignment with World Vision’s values, vision and mission.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor degree in communications, marketing, fundraising or related field of study preferred
- Excellent communication and public relations skills with strong English language (written, oral) to clearly communicate complex ideas and principles
- 3 years working experience with NGOs and in managing external donor relations or marketing organisation.
- Technical experience with video and still photography required
- Experience with personal computing, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages required
- High level experience of working in a multi-cultural context, team player with good interpersonal skills and proven ability to influence multiple stakeholders towards a common purpose
- Personal maturity, flexibility and willingness to travel extensively to field projects
- Mature Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
How to apply:
All those with a penchant for humanities and are willing be part of this prestigious NGO, World Vision, should send their application and complete Curriculum Vitae, via E-mail to [email protected] . Please address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in the email subject line.
Note: The above jobs can also be accessed from our website: – http://wvi.org/uganda/jobs
NB: Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. We do appreciate your interest in working with us. However, only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: Friday 12th June, 2013
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