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• Formulate and execute a fundraising
  strategy with KPIs
• Identify and close funding opportunities
  with foundations, governments and intergovernmental organizations.
• Oversee and prepare proposal, grant
  submissions, budgets, log frames, evaluations and reports in coordination
  with relevant staff, oversight throughout the period of the program
• Build networks and liaise with current and
  potential donors and partners- close collaboration with the Vice
  Chancellor and Deputy Vice Chancellor throughout application and
  implementation of programs; demonstrate understanding of sustainability
  reporting, sustainable development and innovation
• Establish and track against growth targets
  across the fundraising team.
• Manage pipeline and deliver monthly report
  of fundraising and implementation of ongoing programs
• Manage and motivate the fundraising team.
• Build strong relations internally across
  all departments

• The applicant must hold an appropriate
  Master’s Degree.
• At least five years’ experience in concise
  proposal writing, program evaluation and donor reporting.
• Excellent track record in fundraising and
  multiyear partnerships, especially with in governmental and
  intergovernmental organizations
• Demonstrated ability to develop and
  deliver a fundraising strategy and implementation plan and to meet or
  exceed fundraising targets.
• Be familiar with fundraising networks-
  nationally and internationally.
• A talented and dedicated people manager,
  with  a strong interest in growing
  and developing a team
• Excellence in building and managing
  relationship; be a strong network.
• A good communicator and experienced
  presenter, highly persuasive and ability to inspire.
• Excellent inter-personal skills and an
  ability to represent GRI at all levels and in different cultural settings.
• Knowledge of the fields of sustainability
  reporting, sustainable development and innovation.
• Grasp of funding mechanism such as ODA,
  innovation funds and foundation funding schemes.
• Goal and deadline drive; proven track
  record to deliver in time against the highest possible quality.
• Highly organized with an ability to work
  independently whilst presenting strong teamwork skills.
• Excellent social skills, friendly and easy
  to approach working style.
• Strong financial and budgeting capability
• Excellent written and verbal presentation
  skills in English, German, Swedish, Spanish, Dutch or French language
  skills would be an advantage.
• Able to work in an international and
  multi- cultural setting.
• Affinity with the mission and vision of
  NDU would be an advantage.

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