Project Development and Fundraising Officer

The INTASAVE Partnership and CARIBSAVE are seeking an experienced and self-motivated individual for the position of Project Development and Fundraising Officer (PD & FO), initially for a one year term (open to renewal for the right candidate).  The PD & FO will work directly with the Director of Philanthropy and International Development, identifying and delivering on opportunities to secure significant resources and funding from a variety of major national, regional and international donors and organisations. The other duties of the position are:

• Undertaking preliminary research for funding proposals; which may be specific to a climate related activity or for a particular donor;
• Undertaking research, to include collecting, collating and analysing information and data, relevant to INTASAVE’s and CARIBSAVE’s current and potential work;
• Developing and writing complex climate related proposals, for example to research councils, statutory donors and global funding institutions;
• Completing Suitability Statements and other promotional pieces for third-party funding submissions;
• Promoting INTASAVE and its work in Africa;
• Identifying and researching suitable donors;
• Assisting with communications and marketing tasks, associated with fundraising, e.g. website, copy.

Essential selection criteria is as follows:

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in climate change, or a similar subject with strong focus on climate change;
• Knowledge and experience of sustainable development issues and/or climate compatible development;
• Experience of writing complex documents for consumption by both technical and non-technical users;
• Experience of adjusting written and verbal communication for specific target audiences;
• Ability to review, analyse and synthesise long and detailed documents and reports;
• Excellent written and communication skills;
• Strong computer skills, particularly digital presentations, Word documents and Excel calculations;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet regular tight deadlines;
• A flexible, methodical and conscientious approach to work;
• Ability to work both independently and as a team;
• Self motivated and passionate about the subject of climate change.

The INTASAVE Partnership & CARIBSAVE are Not-For-Profit (NFP) international organisations with regional headquarters in the Caribbean, Africa and UK/Europe, working across South-South regions and China. The INTASAVE Partnership (INTASAVE) works around the world with governments, regional organisations, communities, the private sector, universities, international development agencies and development banks.

Salary for this position will be commensurate with skills and competences. Please submit your application complete with a covering letter and CV to the Human Resource Manager at: hr@caribsave.org. When submitting your application please quote reference PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & FUNDRAISING OFFICER in the subject title of the email and indicate where the advertisement was seen. 

PLEASE NOTE the successful candidate will be responsible for acquiring the necessary work permit/visa to work and be based in Kenya or South Africa (as stated above).

Closing date for applications: Monday, 4^th March 2013

A PDF version of this invitation for applications can be downloaded here.