SOS Children's Villages International Jobs in Ethiopia

SOS Children's Villages International Director of Fund Development and Communication Jobs in Ethiopia

Position title: Director of Fund Development and Communication

Working location: Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Supervisor: International Director/IOR ESAF

Region: East and Southern Africa (ESAF)

Provide senior level consultancy to defined “key fundraising markets” of the Region in the field of Fundraising (Focus on Private Donors);

Drive the development and implementation of fundraising & communications strategies in Member Associations (MAs) and ensure support in the development and monitoring of fundraising investment applications.

Coordinate the development of regional fund development support plans and reports ensuring alignment with the organisation’s global strategic plan and regional priorities;

Ensure implementation of global policies, standards and guidelines and monitor their correct application across the region.

Monitor fundraising and communications activities based on agreed international Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and ensure capacity building in priority MAs in the area of analysis.

Ensure coherent messaging and branding, aligned position statements and drive capacity building in MAs in the area of external communication (incl. Crisis Communication);

Enable delivery of fundraising systems in MAs (incl. harmonization of the regional fundraising system landscape and ensure capacity building at national and regional levels;

Promote and initiate opportunities for innovation in line with global product portfolio- in order to enable further growth;

Directly drive and support professional fundraising practice in the region with priority countries (this includes supervise and support the development and consolidation of cross-national and cross-regional private donor giving opportunities);

Assist with recruitment and orientation of senior fundraising and communications staff in MAs;

Support upon request National Directors and Boards in the area of fundraising and communications.

Drive knowledge sharing activities across the region and between ESAF and other regions in Africa in all areas of fundraising and communications (esp.

focus on the area of Private Donor fundraising);

Position Requirements

A University Degree in Business Development/Marketing or related filed preferred.

Minimum 8 years’ experience with proven results in fundraising - experience in emerging markets would be an advantage

Experience in coaching, training and supporting fundraisers and communications staff

Proven successful experience in managing teams, ideally including experience in managing staff at a distance and the ability to integrate distant working staff into the organization

Experience in negotiation, liaison, and in relationship and conflict management

Track record of building effective relationships at senior level with a wide range of individuals from politicians, the media and business community, both face to face and remotely.

Competencies:

Technical skills in the complete fundraising cycle: e.g. market research, strategy development, budgeting, donor relationship management and analysis

Senior leadership skills, ability to work in networks and ability to lead strategy processes effectively

Capacity to build and maintain relationships and to work effectively in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment respecting diversity

Ability to lead and engage different stakeholders in planning processes and to set priorities

Proven project management skills with a strong knowledge of budgeting

Ability to work under pressure

Strong personal organizational and self-management skills

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Fluent in English with excellent writing and speaking skills and knowledge of at least another language

Willingness and ability to travel internationally

How to apply

Applicants Should apply online

Applications that are late, or do not have CV or certificates attached, will be disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. E-mail applications should bear the reference number of the position in the subject line of the email.Email to: Applications including at least three traceable referees should be sent electronically to: ESAF.HROD@sos-kd.org

Closing date:
20 Oct 2017