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Programme Funding Manager


SALARY: £35,800 to £38,327pa 
CONTRACT:Fixed Term Contract – 9 Months
CLOSING DATE: 13th November 2012
At ActionAid we've undergone significant planned change to ensure we are better positioned to deliver lasting solutions to the problems of global poverty. A new structure and fresh thinking has re-energised the organisation. We've now created fantastic career opportunities for experienced sector professionals who want to be part of an organisation that is delivering a bold strategy to provide sustained improvements to the poorest and most excluded people in the world. Join our action to end poverty now and be part of something truly amazing.

As Programme Funding Manager you will work at a strategic and operational level to generate and ultimately increase income for work undertaken by ActionAid country programmes through the effective management of relationships with institutional and official donors, including the Big Lottery Fund and DFID. We will look to you to build and strengthen donor relationships and provide technical support to key UK and country programme staff. You will keep abreast of donor priorities and objectives, sharing intelligence internally to ensure we capitalise on any synergies. In addition you will develop the capacity of ActionAid staff to secure and manage donor contracts efficiently. You will also share learning across the organisation to ensure we continue to operate effectively and meet our funding targets.

You will have extensive experience of programme funding with institutional donors for international development NGOs and of working with a wide range of programme funding donors. Skilled at developing and implementing programme funding strategies you will be adept at preparing quality project proposals as well as narrative and financial reports. An effective communicator with strong capacity building skills you will be comfortable managing multiple projects and prioritising needs. An understanding of development issues and experience of living and working overseas (ideally in a developing country) is a must.
To apply  
Please email your CV, covering letter and equal opportunities monitoring form to jobs@actionaid.org
About your application:

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret we will not be able to respond personally to applicants who are not short-listed. If you have not heard from us within two weeks from the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community and aim to promote diversity.
Recruitment consultancies / agencies should not approach ActionAid with regards to open vacancies. We regret that agency candidates will not be considered.
All interested applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.