Bioversity International is the world’s leading organisation dedicated to researching agricultural biodiversity and its use to improve people’s lives in the world’s most vulnerable communities. This matters because today, almost one billion people don’t have enough to eat. More than 6.5 million children under five die each year from malnutrition and hunger-related diseases. Millions in rural communities earn barely more than $1 a day. We are now embarking on an ambitious new programme of private sector fundraising, to ensure that we can develop and sustain activities that will help overcome poverty, malnutrition and protect threatened natural resources. This is an exciting time to join Bioversity International. You will work in a fast moving international setting and on issues that are increasingly in the spotlight. You will have the opportunity to develop your career in a growing organisation and to make a difference to our ability to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
Reporting directly to the Head of Development, and under limited supervision, this role provides specialist fundraising support services in the area of Development and Donor relationships. More specifically, this role will entail: - To provide quality and responsive support to the Head of Development and Bioversity International’s leadership volunteers in order to maximise resource inflow (both financial and gifts in-kind) from the private sector with a focus on wealthy individuals (HNWIs), foundations and the corporate sector. - Assist with ensuring engaging and attractive prospect and donor communications. - To help provide the highest level of donor care.
At least 3 years’ experience in fundraising, communications and/or events management environment. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability and confidence to build and maintain effective relationships with people at all levels, both within and outside the Organization. - Superior verbal and written English, including developing original material, proof reading and editing. - Experience of developing online and social media communications. - Strong data and financial management skills. - Sound working knowledge of MS Office, spreadsheets, design software such as Photoshop and relationship management databases (preferably Raiser’s Edge). - Excellent organisational skills with a thorough attention to detail and an ability to plan ahead. - Experience of using desk and on-line research techniques. - Experience of organising small and large-scale events and of coping with demanding situations and the stresses associated with running events. - Understanding of NGO/Not for Profit sector and fundraising preferably private sector donors including corporates, trusts/foundations and high net worth individuals (HNWI’s). - Knowledge of other major languages. - Work experience in a scientific research organization. - Relevant University degree or equivalent.
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