TERMS OF REFERENCE (ToR) FOR RECRUITMENT OF A FUNDRAISING RETAINER
I. Purpose
The primary purpose of the Fundraising Retainer is to play a key role in raising more partnership funds for ActionAid Rwanda to achieve its fundraising aspirations outlined in the 2018-2023 Country Strategic Paper and Fundraising Strategy. The Fundraising retainer be under the direct guidance of the Business Development and Donor Engagement Coordinator (BD&DEC).
II. The retainer will be assigned to the following Tasks among others:
- In liaison with (BD&DEC), research and identify funding opportunities aligned with the mission and objectives of ActionAid Rwanda
- Prepare internal time-lines for proposal development and coordinate with relevant persons and donor to prepare quality proposals in line with donor requirements and according to the time frame;
- Prepares all necessary ground work for proposal development and bid management, helps assemble bid development teams;
- Lead or coordinate in funding concept notes and proposal development processes
- Provides effective bid project management and undertakes quality assurance and compliance check of donor proposals to ensure high quality competitive proposals to successfully secure institutional donor funds at scale
- Support in donor engagement initiatives including preparing donor engagement events and meetings and document outcomes to inform planning and future engagements;
III. Technical and support
- Analyse call for proposals, advise the (BD&DEC) of the Go No Go position with tangible facts
- Developing concept notes/proposals based on donor requirements and eligibility issues;
- Review funding proposals for compliance with donor requirements and coherence prior to submission criteria
- Prepare the presentation to be used during pitching sessions to different donors
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by immediate supervisor.
IV. Duration of work
The duration of the assignment is one month renewable upon satisfaction and availability of funding.
V. Specifications and competencies
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Integrity; excellent interpersonal skills; self respect and respect to others. communication and negotiation skills; fluency in written and oral English; team working including virtual team-working; self-motivated; innovative mind set, high learning ability; active listening skills; demonstrated initiative; high levels of child and gender sensitivity; stress tolerance and good judgement. |
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How to apply
The recruitment for this position will be conducted on a rolling basis. However, interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit completed application forms at Rwanda.jobs@actionaid.org no later than Thursday 29th February 2024 @ 5PM. Indicate “Fundraising Retainer” in the subject line.
Application forms can be requested from Rwanda.jobs@actionaid.org, an official recruitment email of ActionAid International Rwanda.
Note:
- Applications which are not in the required application forms will not be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
- ActionAid is an equal opportunity employer and candidates will be expected to embody ActionAid’s values and adhere to organization policies including the Child Protection Policy.
- Recruitment will be done on rolling basis, this process can end before the estimated dates above; hence, early application are encouraged
ActionAid Rwanda
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