Monday, 27 October 2014

WWF International Job Vacancy : Fundraising Manager, WWF

WWF International Job Vacancy : Fundraising Manager, WWF

October 27, 2014

Job Description

Fundraising Manager, WWF-Kenya

Location:

WWF Offices in Nairobi, Kenya.

Main responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement a fundraising strategy to grow income from within WWF Kenya based on research and knowledge of the most appropriate sources of income for the region
  • Explore the partnership potential of strategic corporate engagements, working closely with the international corporate partnerships team to ensure corporate alliances are strategic as well as philanthropically aligned
  • Build public sector partnerships with bilateral and multilateral agency offices and other agencies in Kenya, working with the relevant WWF offices who manage the parent relationships
  • Develop and implement a strategy to grow income from major donors, including high net worth individuals and foundations from Kenya.
  • Work closely with WWF network offices to identify potential donors (corporate, individual and foundation) from outside Kenya with an interest in Kenya and Kenya’s conservation programmes.
  • Prepare high quality proposals and reports for prospective donors such approaches, in conjunction with the relevant WWF fundraising offices who manage the donor relationships; and work closely with conservation teams to ensure programme delivery and strong information flows
  • Set fundraising targets in conjunction with the WWF Kenya Directors, monitor and manage performance on a quarterly and annual basis and report as required to WWF-Kenya SMT
What you need:

Required Qualifications, Skills and Competencies
Minimum undergraduate university degree.

  • At least five years’ experience in fundraising in at least one of the areas of: public sector partnerships, major donors, trusts/foundations or corporate fundraising.
  • At least three years’ fundraising experience in an international setting, ideally with an INGO and with experience in Africa.
  • Experience of creating and implementing a fundraising strategy for new markets
  • Proven track record of generating significant gifts, preferably in the context of an international organisation
  • Experience and expertise in developing relationships with institutional donors, high net worth individuals or corporations.
  • Strong diplomatic skills with sensitivity to political and cultural issues.
  • High ethical standards of behavior, good judgment, respect for others, confidentiality and attention to detail.
  • Excellent writing and oral presentation skills in English and other required language(s) – see below.
  • Demonstrable numerical and budgetary skills, including preparing fundraising budgets and proficient use of excel and spreadsheets
  • Strong interpersonal and communicating skills in a multicultural environment.
  • Thoroughness and attention to detail and strong analytical skills
  • Energetic, proactive and capable of working independently as well as being an active member of the team.
  • Flexible and creative with an aptitude for solving problems; positive attitude.
  • Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.
How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to HResource@wwfkenya.org . You can download the detailed advert and job description on this webpage.

Deadline for applications: 17th November 2014 @4pm CET

WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.

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