Background
The Sudan Democracy First Group (SDFG) was formed as an umbrella group of leading Sudanese independent and democratic civil society and media actors to serve as a think tank and venue for indigenous research, analysis and advocacy on human rights, development, peace and democratic transformation in Sudan. SDFG is a coalition of democratic, activist, trade unionist and academic Sudanese men and women representing different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. The main agenda of the initiative is to voice the concerns of voiceless Sudanese people across the country around questions of democratization and its intersection with peace, justice and development in Sudan. SDFG focuses on providing Sudanese and international audiences with this type of knowledge and analysis by publishing regular updates, policy briefs and position papers on major political and human rights issues. In addition to raising public awareness both inside and outside Sudan, SDFG works to promote civil society dialogue on crucial issues affecting Sudan, by convening meetings and roundtables bringing together diverse sectors of Sudanese society—particularly those representing marginalized populations.
Key Objectives
The Fundraising Officer will play a key role in the development and implementation of SDFG’s fundraising activities in order to secure funding for program work and organizational core costs, and ensure SDFG’s long-term sustainability.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with Executive Director, Co-Director and Program Manager to develop strategy for identifying and recruiting new potential donors;
- Research and develop relationships with new potential major donors; and build on relationships with existing donors and submit further applications for funding;
- Manage the grant application process;
- Prepare, write and present detailed proposals;
- Establish clear systems to ensure regular applications are made;
- Develop core generic proposals for each program that requires funding;
- Develop and maintain reporting and application systems in coordination with program and finance/admin staff;
- Participate in the day-to-day work of the organization – such as attending team meetings.
Timeframe
October 2015 – March 2016, on a part-time basis, with possibility of extension.
Qualifications
Required
- At least two years’ experience in fundraising.
- Proven record of successful applications for substantial funding from donors.
- Demonstrable ability to develop relationships with donors.
- Experience of researching funding opportunities.
- Experience working within a non-profit environment, preferably within international development.
- Excellent written skills with the ability to produce concise and creative proposals.
- Ability to understand and generate budgets.
- Superb organization and time-management skills, including the ability to manage numerous tasks simultaneously, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrable ability to plan and prioritize own workload with minimum supervision.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, and initiative.
- Ability to keep calm and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Good humor and general problem-solving skills.
- High standard of computer literacy (Excel, Word, Power Point and the internet).
Desirable
- Familiarity with the political and social dynamics in the two Sudans, and the Horn of Africa generally.
- Experience working in security sensitive areas.
HOW TO APPLY:
All interested applicants should submit a cover letter and CV to jobs@democracyfirstgroup.org by COBFriday 9 October 2015. Subject line should be SDFG/Fundraising Officer.
Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses from SDFG.
SDFG is an equal opportunity employer. Women are encouraged to apply.
