Terms of reference: Fundraising and Communications Officer
The purpose of the position:
Under the general guidance of the Regional programme manager and the Fundraising and Communications manager, and with frequent interaction and technical support from the communications and fundraising department of ICS Netherlands, the incumbent will be responsible for developing/translating and implementing the communications and fundraising initiatives of ICS Africa.
The position will be based in the ICS Africa regional offices in Nairobi.
Key areas of accountability
Fundraising
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Consolidate existing partnership with major international and
corporate donors to maintain or increase their contributions to ICS programmes;
ensuring additional income by first half of 2013. Fundraising targets have been
set per programme
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Research corporate landscape – A mapping and segmentation of
corporate prospects in the region with research to include, interests and
potential range of investors and /partnerships, etc.
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New Prospects: Ensure follow-up contact with prospects who have
expressed interest in partnering with ICS. Significantly expand prospect base
by targeting specific private sector companies and international donors
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Organize and implement donor/investor cultivation events in the
region
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Ensure donors and partners receive consistent, quality
communications and have highly effective opportunities to engage with ICS
programmes.
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Write fundraising materials, including letters of inquiry, grant
proposals, acknowledgement letters, and other donor-targeted content.
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Develop and maintain ICS donation and prospect records in a
fundraising database,
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Monitoring of fundraising costs and income against plan.
Ensuring correct procedures followed and donor/investor requirements are clear
to the programme teams
Communication
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Develop/translate and implement the ICS Africa communications
strategy
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Will have a primary responsibility for internal and
external communications of ICS Africa including liaison with internal and
external partners, stakeholders, foundations , government, the media and
potential investors ;
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Brand visibility: Promote the new ICS brand with clear messaging
and targeting of specific audiences. The new brand is expected to gain
regional and global recognition over time.
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Lead communications efforts around various events planned within
ICS Africa, including knowledge fairs, ICS regional and international meetings,
conferences, workshops hosted by ICS etc.
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Lead the development of communications material on results and
impact, also in support of the ongoing fundraising campaigns. Lead and
coordinate materials that ‘sell’ the relevance of ICS programmes
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Provide active guidance on more optimal use and work on improvements
of website, including social media and production of new audiovisual materials.
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Maintain and strengthen the existing partnership with civil
society organizations, foundations and other external and new partners.
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Lead the development of the production ICS annual reports and
lead on preparation of related communications material.
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Develop/provide input to briefing notes, press releases,
communiqués, talking points and speeches for external and internal
communications
Educational background & previous work experience:
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A degree in a relevant field: Business administration, business
management, communications, public/international relations, or journalism
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At least 5 year’s work experience in fundraising, communications
and/or public relations, media, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
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Sales (of organizations projects) – and account management
experience a must
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Knowledge of current theories and practices in fundraising,
marketing and communications highly desirable.
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MA in a relevant field is an asset;
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Work experience within a national/international project is
a must
Competencies required
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Proven ability to design and implement complex resource
mobilization strategies and to bring additional income in
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Proven ability to open new doors, to built a network of
organizations and funds that are willing to support ICS financially
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Proven ability to conceptualize, design and implement major
campaigns, including in the field of marketing and branding, especially
utilising modern communication tools and processes
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Proven skills in information, communication, marketing,
fund-raising outreach, advocacy and ability to relate to mass media:
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Experience in different forms of communications production
and marketing including, web-based applications , social media networking as
well as on-line campaigning:
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Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines and
to manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiency;
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Knowledge about institutional and multilateral donors and an
understanding of the politics affecting major donors and their policies
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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Well developed sense of creativity and innovation
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Excellent command of written and spoken English
How to ApplyEligible candidates are requested to submit an online application at the following link: rorecruit@icsafrica.org: with the subject: Application for communications and fundraising officer.
The deadline for receipt of applications is 11th February 2012.
Applications received after this will not be considered.
In view of the volume of applications, only candidates being invited to an interview will be contacted