JA Africa
Vice President of Development and Operations
Reports to: President
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Summary of Position
The JA Africa VP is responsible for raising funds for regional programs and
annual operating revenue for the Africa Regional Office by launching
fundraising campaign concepts, researching fundraising prospects, writing
proposals, and managing an effective stewardship process, including managing of
donor databases.Vice President of Development and Operations
Reports to: President
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Summary of Position
He/she will liaise with board committees to ensure effective leveraging of their corporate networks and will also support JA Africa member nations (currently 18 countries) in strengthening their fundraising capabilities by providing them with fundraising leads and opportunities, and supporting their needs as they arise.
The VP is also responsible for developing strong communications tools and managing the media and marketing process for the regional office; Raising awareness about JA Africa by developing an effective communications strategy and materials around JA Africa regional events.
He/she also supports member nations in their communications and brand development strategy and works with Executive Directors to track and document key performance indicators for each member nation to ensure the consistency of JA Africa’s programs and message across the region. He/she will be expected to perform other related duties, as assigned or requested.
Fundraising (50%)
A. Regional Fundraising Campaign and Financial Management
- Work
with President to conceptualize and develop all fundraising materials and
proposals for an effective campaign.
- Research
and utilize regional board of director corporations, other corporations,
foundations, and government donors in campaign.
- Develop
leads and follow up on all assigned prospects.
- Write
proposals.
- Develop
and manage an annual operating budget for the Regional Operating Center
that is properly aligned to donor funding streams.
- Provide
donors with the items promised and timely narrative and financial progress
reports on their partnership with JA Africa.
Measures of Accomplishment
- Quality
of fundraising proposals written
- Quantity
& diversity of fundraising tools developed
- #
of contributors
- #
of repeat contributors/firm donor retention
- $
value raised & ROC overhead budget goals met
- Full
financial transparency in budget development, spending and reporting
- Donor
deadlines met
- #
of leads generated
- %
of project targets met as indicator of return on investment to each donor
B. Support JA Africa Member Nations in fundraising
- Develop
tool kit of fundable projects to facilitate fundraising for JA Africa member
nations (MN).
- Compile
MN best practices in fundraising and share them with the network.
- Generate
leads and fundraising opportunities.
- Help
write and review MN proposals, answer their inquiries, and support them in
recruiting effective development staff.
- Create
an outreach strategy with funders to support MNs with pass-through funds.
Measures of Accomplishment
- $
raised by the Africa ROC in pass-through funds for MNs
- #
of leads generated at MN level
- Satisfaction
of Member Nations
Marketing and Communications (40%)
A. Maintain External Communications
A. Maintain External Communications
- Work
with President to develop and maintain high quality external
communications including: the website, annual reports, quarterly
newsletter, and other collateral materials.
- Review/develop
stories, interview subjects, insure high-quality photos, and manage the
production process.
- Develop
a database of marketing tools for distribution to the regional board,
educators, current funders and potential contributors.
- Build
and maintain communication with other regions and JA Worldwide to ensure
that relevant services are being provided to African member offices.
Measures of Accomplishment
- Timeliness
of submissions
- Excellent
physical appearance and formatting
- Accuracy
of grammar and punctuation
- High
quality & style of writing
- Positive
feedback from readers
B. Develop communication tools
- Build
awareness of the organization and enhance its image by developing a
communications strategy and materials around Africa events, which include:
regional board meetings, competitions, and conferences; the launch of new
countries and boards; the signing of partnership agreements.
- Research
and develop key messages and content for speeches, regional documentaries,
and power point presentations.
Measures of Accomplishment
- Increased
awareness of JA Africa programs across the sub continent
- #
of media appearances
C. Manage database
- Ensure
that information on contributors, prospects, partners, board members and
other stakeholders are accurately documented and frequently updated.
Measures of Accomplishment
- Effective
system developed
- Info
on contributors entered accurately
- Info
on prospects entered on timely basis
- Receipts
& thank you’s processed on a timely basis
Performance Tracking and Documentation (10%)
A. Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
A. Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Work
with Executive Directors and Director Research and Development to ensure
that key performance indicators for each country (including student reach,
volunteer service and local donor-giving information) are accurately
tracked and documented
Measures of Accomplishment
- Effective
systems developed
- Reach
number are tracked consistently across each countries (actual numbers as
well as student experiences)
- All
member nations trained and effectively using online reporting system
- Data
submitted on a timely basis by Member Nations and
- Information
on contributors entered on a timely basis
Qualifications
(Education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities)
Required:
(Education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities)
Required:
- Masters
degree in International Development, Public Relations or Marketing &
Communications
- Impeccable
written & oral communication skills
- At
least 7 years of proven effectiveness in fundraising for an international
development organization
- Ability
to travel extensively (60%-70%)
- Experience
in social entrepreneurship and youth economic empowerment
Desired:
- JA
leadership or equivalent experience with successful track record in all
aspects of international NGO operations
- Fluent
in at least one major African language
- Background
in Human Resource Development
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and level of work being performed or to be performed. They are not intended to
be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills
required of personnel so classified.
Email: faith.ombwori@ja.org
Deadline: April 26, 2012