South Africa: Fundraising Manager
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.
CIVICUS Vacancy: Fundraising Manager
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]
Deadline for applications is Monday, 6 June 2005 or until vacancy is filled.
Please note: This is re-advertisement. Previous candidate need not apply.
We regret that it will not be possible to acknowledge applications only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Best regards,
Eric
Eric Muragana
Communications Associate
CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation
24 Gwigwi Mrwebi Street ( former Pim) corner Quinn St., Newtown
2001 Johannesburg, South Africa
Tel: +27 11 833-5959 ext no. 136
Fax: +27 11 833-7997
Skype: muragana
Cell: +27 83 758-1032
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