Southern Africa Sub-regional Funding Officer (Malawi and Zimbabwe)

Full-time, two-year contract, with the possibility of an extension USD$2,000 gross per month

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to speak and write fluent English and Shona and/ or Ndebele.

We are looking for a highly motivated and resourceful individual with a genuine commitment and track record of fundraising for international development. The post holder will play a leading role in increasing the funding for Progressio’s programmes and advocacy work in the Southern Africa Sub-region (Malawi and Zimbabwe).

The post holder will be responsible for researching new funding sources in the region and beyond, preparing specific funding bids/ reports for submission to institutional donors (this will involve liaising with the Fundraising Team, plus other staff in the UK, Malawi and Zimbabwe), donor relationship management, and maintaining up-to date information systems.

The successful post holder should have a degree or appropriate qualification in a relevant discipline, and fundraising training.

You should have a successful track record in securing funding from institutional donors (based in the Southern Africa region and beyond), and proven experience of: networking/ building/ managing relationships with donors; writing successful funding proposals and reports, and report writing. Experience of maintaining grant management systems, and of a flexible approach to managing and prioritising a high workload with tight deadlines are also essential.

You should also have sound knowledge of institutional regional and international funding sources and trends; excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skills, including the ability to develop and manage effective relationships with current and new donors; demonstrable numeracy skills, including the ability to prepare and interpret financial information, and competence in spreadsheet accounting; good team-building skills and consensus led approach to work; excellent organisational and time management skills, and excellent attention to detail, accuracy, ability to assimilate and analyse information quickly. Flexibility, problem solving skills and ability to adapt to a changing environment and to approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude; full employment rights in Zimbabwe; openness to work with different partners (eg secular, faith-based) and with diverse and marginalised groups; cultural sensitivity and ability to work as a member of a multicultural team spread across different countries; the ability and readiness to undertake road travel in the region and for short stays, and to work outside office hours and during weekends are also essential.

For further information and an application form visit www.progressio.org.uk/jobs

It is essential that you complete Progressio’s application form in full, as very specific information is required and will be used to decide whether or not you will be short-listed for an interview.

Interviews: Week of 18 July 2011 (in Harare)

Please return the completed application form to: Recruitment@progressio.org.uk