Programme Funding Officer, Complex and Fragiles States

Programme Funding Officer, Complex and Fragile States Permanent post Based in London with significant overseas travel £28,194 gross per annum

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.

HelpAge International is a global network of not for profit organisations with a mission to work with and for disadvantaged older people. HelpAge International has a vision of a world where older people fulfill their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives.

The Programme Funding Officer will support the mobilisation of, and increase in, resources for HelpAge’s growing work in complex and emergency contexts

The successful candidate will have significant experience in donor liaison and securing humanitarian funding from donors such as DFID, EC, USAID and OFDA. You will have a proven track record in supporting the development and implementation of fundraising strategies and plans, writing and reviewing project proposals and project planning and implementation. The ability to cross culturally build capacity in fundraising is key to this role, along with the ability to think strategically in relation to fundraising and to have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Willingness to undertake significant international travel is essential for this role.

Closing date: 15 January 2012 Interview date: week commencing on 22 January 2012

HelpAge International is an equal opportunities employer.

How to apply:

For a full job description and instructions on how to apply, please click on the following link: http://www.helpage.org/pfo