Position: Part-time Fundraising and Communication Officer
Expected start date: Mid-February, 2021
Hours: 20 hours per week
Type of contract: Part-time contractor / consultant (non-staff position)
Length of contract: 5 months, inclusive of initial 2-month probationary period, with possibility of renewal
Summary of the role: To work closely with PCR’s Management Team for fund mobilization and communications support.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Update and maintain our database of international and local donors with relevant grant opportunities (international foundations, bilateral and multilateral agencies, and private corporations offering donations)
Write grant proposals in English and ensure their timely submission, as needed
Build contacts with potential donors and partners in Rwanda and beyond to help mobilize funds for the activities of the organization/partner with other organizations on proposals
Write a digital PCR newsletter and blog to disseminate to donors and partners on a quarterly basis
Manage PCR’s social media (create content, set up a content calendar, drive traffic to the website, etc.) to raise visibility of the organization locally and internationallyll
Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in development studies or other related fields relevant for the role
Minimum 2 years of experience in grant writing with a successful track record for securing significant funding commitments from donors
Proven experience with writing quality proposals for local and international donors and an understanding of technical and financial requirements for grant proposals
Fluency in English (both oral and written) and the ability to communicate professionally with partners and donors
Excellent writing skills with the ability to tell compelling stories and leverage impact data for strong proposals
Proficiency with computer applications for drafting proposals as well as publishing/designing fundraising communications materials (ex. Microsoft Office applications; Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Hootsuite, etc.)
Applicants must be registered to work in Rwanda with a valid TIN number
Compensation: Based on current market rates for Rwanda, and commensurate with experience. This role can be performed remotely in part and can be undertaken alongside other work assignments upon prior agreement with PCR.
To apply:
Qualified applicants must submit the following documents by January 1st, 2021:
Detailed cover letter
Updated CV highlighting the most relevant areas of your prior experience
At least two professional references to be contacted
One sample of previous work relevant to the position (grant proposals, fundraising communications materials, etc.)
Application documents should be submitted to clementine@paper-crown.org. To learn more about our work, please visit www.paper-crown.org
