SIMAVI Account Manager Institutional Funds SRHR

Simavi is looking for an experienced, creative and enthusiastic

Account Manager Institutional Funds SRHR

Simavi is an ambitious, growing development organization of more than 50 people. Together with local partners, we improve the health of people in the poorest regions in developing countries. With more than one hundred partners we work together with communities. We influence the policies of governments to take into account the health and rights of the poorest people. We campaign to engage the general public and involve them in what we do. We are lead agent of the WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) Alliance, a member of the WASH IT Strategic Partnership Alliance, a member of the SRHR (Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights) Alliance and are cooperating closely with the private sector.

The Job

As Account Manager Institutional Funds SRHR your main responsibility is secure donor funds for for SRHR programmes. You will take the lead in identifying, coordinating and submitting proposals in line with donor requirements. Furthermore, you will create access to a variety of institutional donors (bilateral, multilateral, international foundations) and mobilise funding for our activities and those of our partners in Africa and Asia. You will maintain networks and partnerships and facilitate appropriate communications with (potential) donors.

You will work in the Partnership Development Department comprised of two Public Affairs Officers, an Account Manager Institutional Funds WASH, a Business Development Manager and the Director Partnership Development. The role requires working in close collaboration with our SRHR team of the Programmes Department and our local representations.

Tasks and responsibilities

* Identify fundraising possibilities relevant for Simavi;

* Maintain and develop partnerships to strategically position Simavi for SRHR funding opportunities;

• Develop strong network with donors and key players in the SRHR field;
• Write and coordinate development of strong, relevant proposals, including Theory of Change or Logical Frameworks and align proposals with donor requirements;
• Strengthen and support Simavi's capacity to manage and develop (innovative) programmes.

Profile

Knowledge and experience:

• Academic level with minimum of 5 years knowledge and/or work experience in SRHR or basic health development programmes.
• Extensive experience and track record with institutional fundraising and good knowledge of programmatic planning models, monitoring systems, proposal writing;
• Network with international donors in the field of SRHR or Basic Health;
• Understanding of the SRHR sector including the major donors and players in the field
  Competencies:
• Innovative and strategic thinker, capable of finding pragmatic solutions to complex problems;
• Excellent communicator and interpersonal skills;
• Eye for detail, application of strong financial rigor, discretion and integrity;
• Excellent communication skills in English, understanding of Dutch language is preferred;
• Excellent writing skills (English).
  To be considered for this position Simavi requires that you possess a Dutch work permit.
  Simavi offers
• An interesting position for 36 hours per week in a dynamic and international working environment, with substantial personal freedom within an ambitious and professional team;
• A gross monthly salary between EU 3,045 and EU 4,360 on a fulltime basis of 36 hours;
• Excellent secondary employment conditions;
• Location: Haarlem, The Netherlands.

More information

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Nanneke Nix, Director of the Partnership Development Department: 023 5101797 or nanneke.nix@simavi.nl.

For more information about the organisation: www.simavi.org

To apply

Candidates can send in their application up until March 30th, 2016. Please send your letter and resume (in English) to application@simavi.nl using reference Account Manager Institutional Funds SRHR.

The first and second round of interviews will take place between April 5th and 15th, 2016.

A written test will be part of the procedure.

Note that we republished this vacancy after an unsuccessful recruitment procedure. We are sorry to inform you that if you applied on this vacancy already, we won't consider your application for this procedure again. In that case we have considered your application carefully already.

Commercial inquiries or job postings are not appreciated or accepted regarding this vacancy.