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Job Title:   Fundraising Officer / Resource Mobilisation Officer – CHARM (Fresher NGO Jobs)  

Organisation: DefendDefenders

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: CHARM Project Coordinator

About Organisation:

DefendDefenders (East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project) is a regional non-governmental organisation (NGO) based in Kampala, Uganda, that seeks to strengthen the work of human rights defenders throughout the sub-region by reducing their vulnerability to the risk of persecution and by enhancing their capacity to effectively defend human rights. DefendDefenders works in Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia/Somaliland, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. More information is available on our website, and social media outlets (Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram).

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Fundraising Strategy Development

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with the consortium’s mission and goals.
• Identify and research potential funding opportunities, including grants, donations, partnerships, and other revenue streams.

Donor Engagement and Relationship Management

• Build and maintain relationships with existing and potential donors, including individual donors, foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations, proposals, and reports to donors and stakeholders.

Grant Writing and Proposal Development

• Lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals and funding applications.
• Ensure all proposals are well-researched, accurately budgeted, and align with donor requirements and priorities.

Resource Mobilisation and Partnerships

• Identify and pursue strategic partnerships and collaborations to enhance resource mobilisation efforts.
• Represent the consortium at relevant events, meetings, and conferences to network and promote fundraising initiatives.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitor and evaluate fundraising activities to measure success and impact.
• Prepare regular reports on fundraising progress, including financial reports and donor impact reports.

Capacity Building

• Provide training and support to consortium partners on fundraising best practices and strategies.
• Foster a culture of fundraising within the consortium, encouraging active participation from all members.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Non-profit Management, Communications, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising, resource mobilisation, or a similar role, preferably within the human rights or media sectors.
• Proven track record of successful grant writing and securing funding from diverse sources.
• Strong knowledge of the donor landscape in Sub-Saharan Africa, including foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and fundraising software/tools.

Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement long-term fundraising strategies.
• Relationship Building: Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with donors and partners.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data and trends to inform fundraising strategies and decisions.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and donor priorities.

How to Apply:

Apply with the following documents in a single submission:

• Motivation letter.
• CV, including two references.

Email your application to jobs@defenddefenders.org Please do not attach copies of qualifications/diploma at this stage. Only complete applications will be reviewed. All materials should be submitted via email. We regret that, due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Deadline: 5th July 2024

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