About US:
ActionAid is an International Development Agency in over 50 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. ActionAid’s mission is to work with the poor and the excluded people in the world to eradicate poverty by overcoming the injustices and the inequity that cause it.
Job Summary: The Fundraising Coordinator will be tasked with developing and implementing ActionAid’s Fundraising Strategy and deliver AAU’s specific fundraising programmes relating to institutional donors, high value donors, major donors, trust and philanthropic foundations and corporate giving to achieve resource mobilization targets.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Take charge of the development of both local and international fundraising strategies and products targeting institutional donors, high value donors, major donors, trusts and foundation, and corporate donors in line with AAU fundraising strategy, CSP IV, AAI fundraising policies, strategies and standards, and the national laws.
· Develop fundraising sources, opportunities
· The job holder will initiate, lead and coordinate development two-year plans and budgets in line with fundraising strategy and CSP IV Commitments.
· Maintain oversight on contract management database and share periodic performance reports in line with fundraising strategy, policies and standards.
· Supervise, motivate, appraise fundraising officers and build the capacity Of staff and partners in line with Human Resources Plan (HRP), fundraising strategy and other organizational policies.
· Develop fundraising communications and collaterals
· The incumbent will fundraise for projects
· Provide administrative leadership to and control over assets of the fundraising unit.
· Perform any other duties as assigned by the Fundraising Director
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicants for the ActionAid Fundraising Coordinator should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Business Administration, Mass Communication or any other related discipline from a Recognized institution
· Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma in marketing, Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Planning and Management Experience;
· At least four years of relevant working experience preferably with an NGO with dear track record of successful fundraising.
· At least two years of relevant experience at senior management level
· Excellent communication and writing skills
· Proven planning, analytical and problem solving skills
· Prior exposure and experience being a member of a team
· High degree of integrity
· Strong Public relations and interpersonal skills
· Exhibit commitment to develop, promote and practice ActionAid vision, mission, values and strategies
· Broad knowledge and understanding of donor and philanthropy sector
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to either send their applications via E-mail or hand deliver to Vacancies.Uganda@actionaid.org or addressed to: The Director Human Resource/Organizational Effectiveness, ActionAid International Uganda, Plot Number 2514/2515 Ggaba Road, Opposite Kampala International University P.O. Box 676 Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: Monday 14th December 2015 by 5:00 Pm