International Fundraising Assistant

1. Main purpose of the role

To provide fundraising and administrative support to PBI’s International Fundraiser in the development and implementation of an international fundraising strategy aimed at maximising PBI’s income from governments, multi-lateral donors and internationally based foundations.

2. Position in the organisation

This is a fixed term employment contract for 24 months, renewable subject to review. You will be formally accountable to PBI’s International Council (IC) but under the direction of the International Fundraiser.

3. Place of work

You will be based at PBI’s International Office in London. There is step-free access.

4. Organisation overview

PBI is a non-governmental organisation, registered in the USA, which protects human rights and promotes nonviolent conflict transformation. We provide protection, capacity building and other support for threatened human rights defenders and displaced communities striving to promote social justice and human rights in areas of violent conflict. Our current field projects are in Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras, Kenya, Indonesia, Mexico and Nepal.

PBI project work is supported by a network of 16 country and associate groups in Europe, Australia and the Americas, who carry out volunteer recruitment, advocacy and fundraising, and by the small international coordinating office in London. PBI uses a non-hierarchical model of organising and decisions are made by consensus.

PBI’s main income is from institutional grants and private trusts and foundations. A small proportion of funding comes from other sources, such as churches and individual giving. Fundraising is organised by geographic location. Most funds are currently raised by PBI’s country groups and by field projects directly. Multi-jurisdictional donors and donors based in countries where PBI does not have an established presence are the responsibility of the International Secretariat (ISEC).

5. Job responsibilities
Key tasks

Under the supervision of the International Fundraiser, your key tasks will include the following:

• Research fundraising opportunities, donors, competitors and potential partners for institutional, multi-lateral and foundation grants of upwards of 250,000 EUR
• Produce summaries in English and Spanish of calls for proposals and related materials
• Provide coordination support to the International Fundraiser for preparation and development of multi-entity funding applications
• Develop, review and edit multi-entity funding applications including budgets in English and Spanish
• Support the International Fundraiser in the implementation of monitoring and evaluation tools and systems for donor reporting
• Produce written donor reports in English and Spanish for multi-entity grants
• Develop and maintain a PBI ‘Case for Support’ in English and Spanish for use by Country Group and Project fundraisers

Other duties

• Consult and communicate regularly with the International Fundraiser and the IO about tasks and priorities
• Participate in Fundraising Working Group conference calls
• Participate in IO meetings*PERSON SPECIFICATION

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Qualifications

Educated to degree level or its equivalent

Essential Experience

Demonstrable high quality written work in a professional environment
Working remotely with colleagues
Delivering results in a multi-cultural environment

Desirable experience

Production of funding applications and donor reports for large institutional and foundation grants
Decision-making by consensus
Development and communication of budgetsEssential Knowledge

Essential Knowledge

Commitment to and understanding of PBI's principles, mission and objectives
Knowledge of the funding landscape for NGOs (especially in human rights)

Essential Personal Skills

Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
Proficiency in English and Spanish
Ability to solve problems and achieve results with limited resources
Ability to collate and summarise large amounts of data*Personal Skills
Excellent attention to detail for language and reviewing budgets
Ability to build effective relationships with colleagues
Self-motivating and able to work under own initiative
Time planning and task prioritisation
Proficiency in use of Word, Excel and internet

Applicants must have current and valid permission to work in the United Kingdom.*

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants should download an application form from http://www.peacebrigades.org/jobs-with-pbi/ and provide examples of how you meet each point of the person specification for this post and send it to Laura Clarke on laurafclarke@peacebrigades.org. Please put "Application for International Fundraising Assistant" in the subject of the email.

The selection process is as follows:

Deadline for applications: 19th October 2015 (9am GMT)

Interviews: 26th – 31st October

Written tests: 2nd – 6th November

Communication of results: 12th November

Start date: 4th January 2016

Please note that we are unable to respond to applicants who have not been selected for interview.

PBI values diversity and has a strong commitment to equality of opportunity. All applicants will be treated on equal terms, without discrimination on any grounds, and especially for reasons of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or physical disability.