South Africa: Fundraising Manager

CIVICUS Vacancy: Fundraising Manager

Applications deadline: March 4th 2005

CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation invites applications for the position of Fundraising Manager. The incumbent will be responsible for implementing a fundraising strategy to secure the resources needed for successful implementation of CIVICUS programmes. This position will involve extensive work in developing and writing grant proposals, based on CIVICUS' strategic and operating plans and current and new programming.

The job will include: researching and developing relationships with prospective donors; writing grant proposals; meetings, presentations and liaison with funders; assisting with the preparation of reports to grantmakers and other donors; and developing new lines of fundraising activity for CIVICUS. The Fundraising Manager will report to the Senior General Manager: Organisational Services.

Critical competencies will include:

· Good knowledge of the international environment for resource mobilization;

· Demonstrated experience and success in fundraising;

· Excellent writing and editing skills;

· Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

Candidates will be expected to show commitment to the vision and mission of CIVICUS. The ideal candidate will have at least five years working experience in fundraising, excellent written and spoken English and preferably another international language. Preference will be given to candidates with a graduate degree.

Remuneration is negotiable and commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position is offered as an initial one year contract with the possibility of renewal.

Applications should be addressed to: Human Resources, P O Box 933,

Southdale, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2135 or [email protected]