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Title

Program Design Officer (GM066)

Posted
Reference GM066  (Please mention Stopdodo/Environment Jobs in your application)
Sectors Terrestrial / Aquatic Ecology & Conservation
Location England (South Central) - UK
Town/City Oxford
Salary Additional Information Competitive
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Senior Level
Deadline 30/06/2010
Company Name CA Environmental
Contact Name Graham Marquis
Telephone +27 21 551 5340
Fax +27 86 210 4037
Email graham@caenviro.co.za
Website Further Details / Applications
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Description
IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

My client is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Program Design Officer to generate funding from government and foundation sources for landscape-level conservation and livelihoods programs in sub-Saharan Africa. This position will work closely but remotely with the other members of the PD team, the US-based private fundraising team, field-based program teams, cross-site technical program staff and finance staff. The person hired will have excellent written and oral communication skills, appropriate fundraising experience, and a sound understanding of contemporary conservation and development issues in Africa. S/he will report directly to the Vice President for Program Design.

Responsibilities

The Officer will be responsible for building positive and lasting relationships with development funding agencies and professional and family foundations in the UK and in Europe. Specific duties include:

  • Relationship management with donors and prospective donors in Europe
  • Preparing high quality funding proposals, including working with implementation teams to design bids, drafting and finalizing text; negotiating grants and contracts
  • Supporting the Vice President for Program Design in designing and delivering the organisation’s strategy in Europe and in overall operations
  • Representing the organisation in international and local fora as requested.

Qualifications

  • Reputable Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees in relevant field (e.g. economics, business, conservation, natural resource management, rural development).
  • Relevant experience working at a responsible level, with direct experience in conservation or development in Africa preferred.
  • Proven track record in winning grants, including marketing and presenting project ideas to donors.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to conceptualize and write project documents (including budgets, logical frameworks, and work plans) and reports.
  • Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Internet Explorer).
  • Ability to work remotely and independently yet as part of a team.
  • Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English essential. Proficiency in French a strong advantage.
  • Willingness to travel.

A competitive salary (based on knowledge, skills, experience and ability) is offered for this position

To apply, please send your 2-3 page CV, cover letter and a sample of original, written work in word format to graham@caenviro.co.za quoting the reference number GM066

Unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.

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