Project Development and Fundraising Officer

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 Organisation:                     The INTASAVE Partnership and CARIBSAVE
Salary:                                   Depending on skills & experience
Reference:                         PD&FRO
Location:                              Nairobi, Kenya or Cape Town, South Africa
Hours:                                   Full Time
Position type:                    Paid
Contract:                             Fixed Term Contract
Closing date:                      Mon 04 March 13
Website:                              www.intasave.org
Contact name:                 Paula Taylor-Nobbs
Contact telephone:         + 44 1304 619929
Contact email:                   hr@caribsave.org

The INTASAVE Partnership and CARIBSAVE are seeking an experienced and self-motivated individual for the position of Project Development and Fundraising Officer (PD & FRO), initially for a one year term (open to renewal for the right candidate). The PD & FRO will work directly with the Director of Philanthropy and International Development, identifying and delivering on opportunities to secure significant resources and funding from a variety of major national, regional and international donors and organisations.

The other duties of the position are:

•         Undertaking preliminary research for funding proposals; which may be specific to a climate related activity or for a particular donor;
•         Undertaking research, to include collecting, collating and analysing information and data, relevant to INTASAVE’s and CARIBSAVE’s current and potential work;
•         Developing and writing complex climate related proposals, for example to research councils, statutory donors and global funding institutions;
•         Completing Suitability Statements and other promotional pieces for third-party funding submissions;
•         Promoting INTASAVE and its work in Africa;
•         Identifying and researching suitable donors;
•         Assisting with communications and marketing tasks, associated with fundraising, e.g. website, copy.

Essential selection criteria is as follows:

•         Master’s degree or equivalent experience in climate change, or a similar subject with strong focus on climate change;
•         Knowledge and experience of sustainable development issues and/or climate compatible development;
•         Experience of writing complex documents for consumption by both technical and non-technical users;
•         Experience of adjusting written and verbal communication for specific target audiences;
•         Ability to review, analyse and synthesise long and detailed documents and reports;
•         Excellent written and communication skills;
•         Strong computer skills, particularly digital presentations, Word documents and Excel calculations;
•         Ability to work under pressure and meet regular tight deadlines;
•         A flexible, methodical and conscientious approach to work;
•         Ability to work both independently and as a team;
•         Self-motivated and passionate about the subject of climate change.

The INTASAVE Partnership & CARIBSAVE are Not-For-Profit international organisations with regional headquarters in the Caribbean, South Africa and UK/Europe, working across South-South regions and China. The INTASAVE Partnership (INTASAVE) works around the world with governments, regional organisations, communities, the private sector, universities, international development agencies and development banks.

Location: Based at either the INTASAVE Kenya Office, Nairobi or The INTASAVE Office at the University of Cape Town, South Africa.

To apply:

Salary for this position will be commensurate with skills and competencies. Please submit your application complete with a covering letter and CV to the Human Resource Manager at: hr@caribsave.org. When submitting your application please quote reference PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & FUNDRAISING OFFICER in the subject title of the email and indicate where the advertisement was seen.

PLEASE NOTE the successful candidate will be responsible for acquiring the necessary work permit/visa to work and be based in Kenya or South Africa (as stated above), if required.

Closing date for applications: Monday, 4th March 2013

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