Partnership and Funding Development Officer – Dar es Salaam – SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania

Duty station: SOS Children’s Village Mwanza – (1 post)
Reporting to: Fundraising Development Coordinator

Roles & Responsibilities.
 Identify and secure funding from internal & Local sponsors / foundations
 Assist the Project Manager in the development and implementation of fund development strategy within SOS Children’s Village Mwanza.
 Prepare and submit the proposals for acquisition of the grants/funds within required standards/ frames
 Maintain communications with the public, media & private sector for SOS Children’s Villages resource mobilization.

Academic Qualification, skills & Experiences:
 A Bachelor degree on Project Management / Development studies or any related fields from recognized university
 Strong background in proposal development and donor negotiation skills with good track record of awarded proposals
 Previous proven professional fundraising skills and experience for NGOs, CSOs, public or private sector
 Two years’ experience of government donor relations and knowledge of funding requirements, particularly with donor agencies
 Excellent ability to work cross-organizationally with multiple stakeholders in realization of shared goals
 Able to share passion for and knowledge of donor engagement and grant acquisition strategies and techniques through training and/or
mentoring
 Proactive, inquisitive and determined in identifying and pursuing new grant funding opportunities.
 Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation and public relations skills.

To apply for this position, send your application letter by postal or email describing how your experience, qualifications and competencies make you the right candidate for this position. Enclose ONLY detailed and updated CV with telephone contacts and details of at least 3 referees. Copies
of academic, professional certificates and passport size photo will be submitted by only contacted candidates for the interview.

This advert can be obtained on our website http://www.sos-childrensvillagestanzania.org. Closing date is two weeks after the first Advert. To apply please send to;

The National Director
SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania
P. O. Box 80462 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
recruit.sostanzania@sos-tanzania.org

Please Note: SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer and committed to keeping children safe from abuse and harm,therefore candidates applying for this post will be subject to child safeguarding recruitment procedures and checks.

[yuzo_related]