Organisation: The INTASAVE Partnership and CARIBSAVE
Salary: Depending on skills & experience
Reference: PD&FRO
Location: Nairobi, Kenya or Cape Town, South Africa
Hours: Full Time
Position type: Paid
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Closing date: Mon 04 March 13
Website: www.
Contact name: Paula Taylor-Nobbs
Contact telephone: + 44 1304 619929
Contact email: hr@caribsave.org
The INTASAVE Partnership and CARIBSAVE are seeking
an experienced and self-motivated individual for the position of Project
Development and Fundraising Officer (PD & FRO), initially for a one
year term (open to renewal for the right candidate).
The PD & FRO will work directly with the Director of Philanthropy
and International Development, identifying and delivering on
opportunities to secure significant resources and funding from a
variety
of major national, regional and international donors and
organisations.
The other duties of the position are:
•Undertaking preliminary research for
funding proposals; which may be specific to a climate related activity
or for a particular donor;
•Undertaking research, to include
collecting, collating and analysing information and data, relevant to
INTASAVE’s and CARIBSAVE’s current and potential work;
•Developing and writing complex climate
related proposals, for example to research councils, statutory donors
and global funding institutions;
•Completing Suitability Statements and other promotional pieces for third-party funding submissions;
•Promoting INTASAVE and its work in Africa;
•Identifying and researching suitable donors;
•Assisting with communications and marketing tasks, associated with fundraising, e.g. website, copy.
Essential selection criteria is as follows:
•Master’s degree or equivalent experience in climate change, or a similar subject with strong focus on climate change;
•Knowledge and experience of sustainable development issues and/or climate compatible development;
•Experience of writing complex documents for consumption by both technical and non-technical users;
•Experience of adjusting written and verbal communication for specific target audiences;
•Ability to review, analyse and synthesise long and detailed documents and reports;
•Excellent written and communication skills;
•Strong computer skills, particularly digital presentations, Word documents and Excel calculations;
•Ability to work under pressure and meet regular tight deadlines;
•A flexible, methodical and conscientious approach to work;
•Ability to work both independently and as a team;
•Self-motivated and passionate about the subject of climate change.
The INTASAVE Partnership & CARIBSAVE are
Not-For-Profit international organisations with regional headquarters in
the Caribbean, South Africa and UK/Europe, working across South-South
regions and China. The INTASAVE Partnership (INTASAVE)
works around the world with governments, regional organisations,
communities, the private sector, universities, international development
agencies and development banks.
Location: Based at either the INTASAVE Kenya
Office, Nairobi or The INTASAVE Office at the University of Cape Town,
South Africa.
To apply:
Salary for this position will be commensurate with
skills and competencies. Please submit your application complete with a
covering letter and CV to the Human Resource Manager at:
hr@caribsave.org.
When submitting your application please quote reference PROJECT
DEVELOPMENT & FUNDRAISING OFFICER in the subject title of the email
and indicate where the advertisement was seen.
PLEASE NOTE the successful candidate will be
responsible for acquiring the necessary work permit/visa to work and be
based in Kenya or South Africa (as stated above), if required.
Closing date for applications: Monday, 4th March 2013