UK Director
Terms of Reference
Department: Philanthropy
Supervisor: Vice
President of Philanthropy
Supervises: N/A
Position Summary: The African Wildlife Foundation’s UK Director works
as an integral member of the global philanthropy team, with the primary
responsibility of expanding AWF’s philanthropic reach to new global regions by
growing the individual and institutional donor base in the United Kingdom.
This person is expected to develop
and maintain strong relationships with existing donors and identify a pool of
prospects that secure new sources of individual, foundation and corporate
support.
This position will be a home-based
position, in or near London.
Responsibilities
- Command a comprehensive understanding of
African Wildlife Foundation’s history, mission, strategic goals and impact
in the context of the critical issues facing Africa’s wildlife future.
- Ability to articulate this understanding to
individual, foundation, and corporate donors in an effective manner and
appropriately market program concepts to diverse donor audiences.
- Develop a strategic fundraising plan for AWF
in the United Kingdom under the direction of the senior leadership team.
- Develop and manage a large portfolio of
individuals, foundations and corporate donors.
- Frequently engage with a growing portfolio of
donors to facilitate the moves management process.
- Work collaboratively and under the direction
of AWF’s global philanthropy team.
- Follow up all donor engagement activities with
appropriate solicitations, proposals and acknowledgements of appreciation.
- Enter and manage donor engagement activities
in AWF’s database of record, Raiser’s Edge.
- Travel within the United Kingdom and
occasionally internationally.
Qualifications
- Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit to
ambitiously and tenaciously create new philanthropic opportunities for
AWF.
- Demonstrated passion for wildlife conservation
and experience in conservation field so that he/she can serve as a
compelling ambassador for AWF in the UK.
- A deep understanding of the fundraising process
including identifying, researching, qualifying, soliciting and stewarding
donors and prospects.
- No less than 5 years of fundraising experience
with a charitable organization.
- A successful track record of growing a
diversified portfolio of philanthropic gifts.
- Strong donor research skills and familiarity
with research resources.
- Database management experience
- Experience with Blackbaud products including
Raiser’s Edge and ProspectPoint desirable.
- Inventive problem solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a
global team connected remotely.
- Strong time management and multi-tasking
skills.
- Professional discretion in handling
confidential donor information.
- Legal right to work in the United Kingdom.
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree.
How to Apply
Apply online at www.awf.org/about/careers
Apply online at www.awf.org/about/careers
Senior Field Communications Officer
Terms of Reference
Position Summary:As the African Wildlife Foundation expands its
visibility and profile globally around its scientific-based approach to
conservation projects throughout the continent, the need for real-time field
information and engagement is required.
Working directly with AWF’s Senior Director, Strategic Communications, the Nairobi-based Senior Field Communications Officer will serve as the conduit between project-activities in country and AWF’s offices.
Functional Strength: Creating
visibility for AWF’s work on the continent through up-to-date communications
and support to field staff and internal staff globally.
Responsibilities
The Senior Field Communications
Officer will provide communications support to field staff across Africa to
increase the visibility, knowledge and understanding of AWF’s work.
S/he will monitor field activities,
actively engaging with field staff and creating opportunities to promote our
work through digital, media and print with internal and external audiences.
The Senior Field Communications
Officer will also help develop an annual communication strategy plan for AWF
field projects in collaboration with field teams and will serve as the
point-person for internal communications globally.
The Senior Field Communications Officer will:
1.
Creating a field communications and
internal communications strategy, leading AWF’s field and internal
communications efforts to keep staff informed of all project initiatives,
progress and milestones;
2.
Working with field staff, creating an
annual editorial calendar, determining new and existing channels for promotion;
3.
Raising the profile of AWF and its
field activities by generating real-time content on our projects and regular
updates from the field;
4.
Providing and sourcing daily and
weekly updates from all AWF projects and partner-related projects in the field;
5.
Curating dynamic content from the
field for use with media, digital media (web and social), and publishing,
including video, audio, infographics, social;
6.
Coordinating media trips to field
projects with the Senior Media Relations Manager;
7.
Engaging with partners in the field
to identify and implement cross-promotional opportunities on key projects for
AWF;
8.
Training and coaching field staff on
generating content, including video and social and on identifying public
relations opportunities;
9.
Follow developments in the field
relevant to AWF and produce regular updates for use internally and externally,
with a focus on project milestones and outcomes;
10.
Developing and maintaining close and
regular contact with field staff working across the continent;
11.
Establishing and maintaining
collaboration with communications staff from other relevant organizations and
bodies, including partners and governments;
12.
In collaboration with the AWF country
directors, developing appropriate communications initiatives and tools
(infographics, videos, web sites, photography, print collateral) to increase
visibility and acceptance of AWF and its activities in country;
13.
Serving as the internal
communications point-person for staff, developing innovative approaches to
creating a collaborative, mission-focused, global culture at AWF.
14.
If requested, producing
communications materials for AWF and external media;
15.
If needed, be ready to travel to
other parts of the continent, and to support AWF staff when needs arise.
Key metrics: Quarterly and yearly analytics based on reach,
spread and impressions for digital content and cross-promotional partner
campaigns in Africa.
Qualifications
The Senior Field Communications Officer must have experience working with external audiences, particularly with local communities and partners.
About You
- You are passionate about doing great work and
want to surround yourself with people who share that passion
- Company culture is as important to you as your
work or your salary
- You work hard, but know how to balance that
with your personal life
- You have the ability to engage with others,
manage stakeholders and build a positive environment for those you work
with
- You are patiently persistent and will work
through problems until they are solved
Skills
- A bachelor’s degree in journalism, public
relations or a closely related field;
- At least 8 years’ of relevant experience in
field communications for a non-profit organization.
- Comfortable interacting with field staff and
senior executives, proven ability to successfully implement digital
strategies and internal communications programs.
- Familiarity with Africa conservation, wildlife
and wild lands, and development concerns.
- Poise, presence, polish, and confidence in
representing AWF and conservation to local communities, partners, and the
media.
- Exemplary skills in video production, video
editing, social media, graphic design, web design, coding, photography,
writing, editing and proofreading.
- Deep understanding of field-based and
community-based work in Africa.
- Ability to exercise discretion and independent
judgment in the representation of AWF to external audiences.
- Knowledge of French and other relevant
languages a distinct advantage.
How to apply
Apply online at www.awf.org/about/careers
Apply online at www.awf.org/about/careers