About CoRSU:
CoRSU was established in 2006 as a private non-profit, non-government organization in Uganda after extensive consultation with various stake holders. It is a Ugandan initiative which was encouraged and supported by CBM with the main aim of expanding and improving the rehabilitation services for children and people with disability.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Identify funding opportunities
The jobholder will prepare draft proposals, share for discussion and endorsement, refine and submit to donors
Initiate registration with major donor institutions and gather information on funding and accountability
Increase local funding through private patients, appeals for individual donations and corporate companies
The incumbent will increase awareness through events and publications
Provide regular communication with potential and existing donors through reports, tours etc
Manage and supervise the team for Resource Mobilization, Advocacy and Awareness.
Assist the CEO in lobbying institutional donors.
Identify, develop and maintain good relationships with existing and potential institutional donors, foundations, individuals etc.
Provide institutional donors with accurate information on possible CoRSU programs/projects.
Represent CoRSU at appropriate institutional donor meetings, joint agency assessments, and task forces as requested by the CEO. Systematically see through and follow up the application development process.
Develop information material and regular giving programs to potential individual donors both in Uganda and overseas.
Prepare the public Annual Report.
Provide capacity development in funding skills for the staff of CoRSU.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The Head of Fundraising, Grants and Communications must hold a University degree preferably in marketing, communication, grants writing/project management or any other relevant field. Possession of a Post graduate qualification in proposal writing is an added advantage
Three years’ experience in funding proposal writing and a proven track record of writing successful grants
Excellent communication, presentation and social skills.
Broad knowledge and understanding of disability
Broad understanding of the workings of bi-lateral and multi-lateral institutional donors.
Previous exposure and experience in working in the NGO/Not-for-Profit sector with proven track record of strategic planning, proposal writing and budgeting for institutional donors. (Experience with EU or USAID funding an advantage).
Demonstrate respect for patients and their families regardless of tribal origin, gender, race, age, religion, disease process, or financial status.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications and updated CVs to: CoRSU, Rehabilitation Hospital, P.O. Box 46, Kisubi, Uganda or via email to: hr@corsu-hospital.org or hand deliver your application to the CoRSU Simon Bridger Block Reception.
Deadline: 9th April 2016