Regional AIDS Training Network
Grants & Business Development Intern
Programme Area: Grants & Business Development
Supervisors: Programme
Manager - Kristi Maasjo – Grants & Business Development
Background and Objectives
The Regional AIDS Training Network (RATN) is an international non-profit organisation with operations in Eastern & Southern Africa (ESA) region.
Background and Objectives
The Regional AIDS Training Network (RATN) is an international non-profit organisation with operations in Eastern & Southern Africa (ESA) region.
RATN represents a consortium of training institutions who
collaborate on training activities related to STIs/HIV/AIDS in the region and
whose mission is to strengthen the capacity of relevant individuals,
organisations and other stakeholders to effectively respond to
STIs/HIV/AIDS.
Currently RATN has 33 institutions that are full members spread
across 11 countries in ESA region.
RATN is seeking for a fresh graduate student, to work in the Grants and Business Development Unit.
Scope of Work - Grants and Business Development Intern
Learning Objective
To gain experience in
RATN is seeking for a fresh graduate student, to work in the Grants and Business Development Unit.
Scope of Work - Grants and Business Development Intern
Learning Objective
To gain experience in
a) researching and acquiring new business for an International
NGO, and
b) in the administration of a small grants program.
Overall Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager, Grants and Business Development, the Grants and Business Development Intern shall play a support role in both the acquisition of new business at RATN and the management of RATN’s grant-giving programs.
Overall Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager, Grants and Business Development, the Grants and Business Development Intern shall play a support role in both the acquisition of new business at RATN and the management of RATN’s grant-giving programs.
Activities and Deliverables
- Support
RATN resource mobilization efforts by monitoring industry trends and
developments that affect RATN’s strategic activities and conducting
research on organizations that have the potential to provide financial or
in-kind support to RATN;
- Populate
and maintain database of fundraising targets;
- Provide
administrative support for the development of fundraising proposals;
- Ensure
that comprehensive documentation is maintained and filed for each of
RATN’s grant projects;
- Other
duties and special projects as assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications
- Diploma
in Business Administration, Commerce, Marketing or its equivalent
(candidates currently pursuing a degree will also be considered);
- Excellent
research, data analysis/synthesis. Experience in organizing and
disseminating business information;
- Highly
computer literate, proficient in MS Office, spreadsheets and online
research;
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills, fluency in spoken and written
English required;
- Demonstrated
good judgment and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously;
- Detail
orientation, with an ability to operate in a highly organized fashion;
- Emotional
maturity and a good sense of humor.
Applicants must submit
(1) detailed and current CV
(2) cover letter demonstrating qualification and interest for
the position
(3) contact information for 3 referees of which one must be a
faculty supervisor
If you meet the requirements for the advertised position, please submit your application and CV electronically to vacancies@ratn.org clearly indicating the position applied for.
RATN is an equal opportunities employer.
Only successful candidates will be contacted for interviews.
NO salary is attached to the above vacancy.
Deadline for applications submission is end of business on Friday 18th
May 2012.If you meet the requirements for the advertised position, please submit your application and CV electronically to vacancies@ratn.org clearly indicating the position applied for.
RATN is an equal opportunities employer.
Only successful candidates will be contacted for interviews.
NO salary is attached to the above vacancy.