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 Officer will support the Fundraising Coordinator in 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:
· Implement the fundraising strategies targeting institutional donors, high value donors, major donors, trusts and foundation, and corporate donors in line with MU fundraising strategy, CSP IV, Ml fundraising policies, strategies and standards, and the national laws
· The jobholder will contact fundraising sources to optimize opportunities
· Support the development of 2 -year plans and budgets in line with fundraising strategy and CSP IV Commitments.
· Update contract management database and share periodic performance reports in line with fundraising strategy, policies and Standards.
· Send out fundraising communications and collaterals
· Prepare and send periodic fundraising reports
· Fundraise for projects
· Perform any other duties as assigned by the Fundraising Coordinator
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant for the Fundraising Officer vacancy should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Business Administration, Mass Communication or any other related discipline from a recognized institution
· At least three years’ experience from a recognized institution with track record of fundraising success.
· Excellent communication and report writing skills
· Excellent analytical skills
· Good resource mobilization skills
· Exhibit commitment to develop, promote and practice ActionAid vision, mission, values and strategies
· Broad knowledge and understanding of donor and philanthropy sector
· Impeccable level of integrity
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