Funding Officer, Nairobi
Saferworld is an independent
non-governmental organisation that works to prevent violent conflict and build
safer lives.
We work with civil society,
governments and international organisations to encourage and support effective
policies and practices through advocacy, research and policy development, and
through supporting the actions of others.
The regional funding team is
responsible for managing fundraising activities for Kenya, Somalia/land, Uganda
and South Sudan.
The Funding Officer, based in
Nairobi, will support the development and implementation of Saferworld’s
regional fundraising strategy with specific reference to:
- Maintaining databases on current contracts,
relationships with donors, as well as performance on proposal and report
submissions.
- Supporting the preparation of proposals and
donor reports.
The successful candidate will have a
minimum of two year’s relevant experience with a good understanding of the
fundraising environment and the principles of fundraising.
S/he will also have a good
understanding of international development issues coupled with excellent
analytical skills with the ability to combine donor requirements with
programmatic and financial information.
The deadline for applications is 12 May 2016
Please go to www.saferworld.org.uk/about/jobs for a full job description and details of how to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
