Fundraising And Business Development Advisor – Humanitarian

Fundraising And Business Development Advisor – Humanitarian

Tenure: 9 Months

Starting Date: 1 July 2024

Join Us: We are seeking a dynamic Fundraising and Business Development Advisor to lead our humanitarian fundraising efforts. This role is pivotal in developing and implementing strategies, identifying funding opportunities, and cultivating partnerships with global donors such as ECHO, UN agencies, and others. Your expertise in fundraising, business acumen, and relationship-building skills will play a crucial role in maximizing revenue generation to support our mission and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Align fundraising strategies with humanitarian priorities.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of donor-funded projects.
• Foster strategic linkages between fundraising initiatives and program activities.
• Develop high-quality proposals and concept notes for humanitarian programs and emergency response initiatives.
• Manage information and donor communications effectively.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; post-graduate qualification desirable.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in fundraising or resource mobilization, preferably in NGOs.
• Experience with humanitarian organizations, NGOs, or international development agencies is highly desirable.
• Proven track record in securing funding from institutional donors.
• Commitment to gender equality and humanitarian principles.

Competencies:

• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to produce concise, analytical, accurate, and timely reports.
• Exceptional interpersonal and networking skills to build effective relationships across diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills to identify funding opportunities, assess risks, and innovate fundraising approaches.
• Negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Excellent communication, networking, and proposal-writing abilities.

Submission of Applications & Closing date

Please submit Curriculum Vitae and motivational letter to the attention of Human Resources by 25th of June 2024 at 1700hours. Use the link below to view the Job Description and to submit your application and resume:

https://actionaidzimbabwe.bamboohr.com/careers/52

ActionAid is committed to recruiting candidates who are committed to ActionAid’s SHEA and Safeguarding policies and values, thereby helping to create safer working cultures.

NB: Please note that whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. Please further note that although we value all applications, we unfortunately can only respond to short-listed candidates.