Our client, a Film Fund is looking to fill the following position:
Program Officer
Key Areas of Responsibility
Supervising execution of the programs
Assisting with funding efforts and also attracting technical and training support and proposal writing efforts both internationally and locally.
Managing outreach programs
Ensuring effective management of the Fund’s financial resources by creating systems that will make it easier to track the film grants given to filmmakers, many of whom might never have received a grant before. Required Qualifications, Skills and Attributes
At least three years of related grant making and/or program design and management
A degree in a related field
Demonstrated analytical capabilities and substantive knowledge of best practices in fields of interest to the fund, familiarity with the public policy and legislative process, public and private funding streams related to the fund’s domains of work, and a working understanding of outcome measures and evaluation methodologies aimed at assessing program effectiveness.
Working knowledge of raising funds from individual donors, foundations and/or the public sector.
Excellent writing skills with the ability to write clear, concise analyses and narratives.
Ability to prepare and give presentations, and to comfortably interact with diverse audiences including donors, Board members, civic leaders and non-profit and community groups.
Ability to motivate, influence, advocate clearly.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to lead and manage projects, prioritize work effectively and adjust to multiple demands with consistent timeliness of completion.
Knowledge of capacity-building within non-profit context.
Ability to work well independently and collaboratively as a team member.
Ability to take initiative, and follow tasks through to completion.
Ability to lead a team toward the organization’s goals, leveraging each team member's skill set.
Must be over 28 years of age but below 40 years
Knowledge of the film industry will be an added advantage.
Interested candidates should send their application and must indicate current/last gross salary and expected salary, together with a copy of their CV to info@echelonhc.com before 25th April 2013
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Program Officer
Key Areas of Responsibility
Supervising execution of the programs
Assisting with funding efforts and also attracting technical and training support and proposal writing efforts both internationally and locally.
Managing outreach programs
Ensuring effective management of the Fund’s financial resources by creating systems that will make it easier to track the film grants given to filmmakers, many of whom might never have received a grant before. Required Qualifications, Skills and Attributes
At least three years of related grant making and/or program design and management
A degree in a related field
Demonstrated analytical capabilities and substantive knowledge of best practices in fields of interest to the fund, familiarity with the public policy and legislative process, public and private funding streams related to the fund’s domains of work, and a working understanding of outcome measures and evaluation methodologies aimed at assessing program effectiveness.
Working knowledge of raising funds from individual donors, foundations and/or the public sector.
Excellent writing skills with the ability to write clear, concise analyses and narratives.
Ability to prepare and give presentations, and to comfortably interact with diverse audiences including donors, Board members, civic leaders and non-profit and community groups.
Ability to motivate, influence, advocate clearly.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to lead and manage projects, prioritize work effectively and adjust to multiple demands with consistent timeliness of completion.
Knowledge of capacity-building within non-profit context.
Ability to work well independently and collaboratively as a team member.
Ability to take initiative, and follow tasks through to completion.
Ability to lead a team toward the organization’s goals, leveraging each team member's skill set.
Must be over 28 years of age but below 40 years
Knowledge of the film industry will be an added advantage.
Interested candidates should send their application and must indicate current/last gross salary and expected salary, together with a copy of their CV to info@echelonhc.com before 25th April 2013