Oxfam GB is seeking to recruit an experienced, dynamic, innovative and committed Fundraising Coordinator to strengthen its fundraising efforts.
Country Funding Coordinator
Salary: very competitive
Grade: C2
Duration: One (1) year renewable
Location: Niamey, Niger
The Role
Reporting to the Associate Country Director, you will establish a long term funding strategy, based on a sound donor mapping. Building on this strategy, you will work with the Senior Programme Management Team to develop long-term proposals that identify and develop our relationships with quality donors. You will take the lead in managing the funding efforts of the Programme, by ensuring high-quality, accurate and timely reporting. You will work closely with the programme and finance teams to coach, train and support them in matters pertaining to funding and donor contract management. You will maintain positive working relationships with local and international donor agencies and represent Oxfam to the donor community. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will also help shape our programme strategies and advocacy efforts in the country.
The Person
To be successful in this role you will be someone with a strong background in funding, and with sound understanding in securing and managing funds from institutional donors and UN agencies. You'll bring excellent writing, project cycle management and research skills; but also you should be a confident donor contract manager. You should have significant funding/fundraising experience with donors like EU, ECHO, DFID, OFDA, SIDA, and the UN system; as well proven experience in communications or programme development. You are a recognized team player, with an optimistic outlook and real belief in what we're trying to achieve here at Oxfam. You should be skilled in networking and influencing others, and effective in representing Oxfam to the donor community. You are sensitive to cultural differences and able to travel on short visits at short notice.
HOW TO APPLY:
To find out more about this role and to apply, please visit www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs and quote ref: INT1313
