With a view to extending its financial capacity, PI is looking for a Fundraiser, who would work under the direct supervision of the Responsible for Finances and of the Executive Committee. Download the full job description.
Key responsibilities:
- To work within the mandate of PI and follow the principles of Impartiality and non- partisanship
- To work in a team with fundraiser, finance controller and administrators of PI Head office
- To investigate and follow-up possible funding opportunities for PI’s activities
- To support and liaise with PI’s Program Direction Brussels and with PI´s representatives in Africa, South America and Asia in their searches for funding opportunities in the field
- To elaborate, in liaison with the concerned departments of PI, proposals and budgets for new activities to be submitted to donors
- To collaborate on financial reporting for projects (interim and final reports), in coordination with the Financial Responsible of PI
- To ensure smooth communication with PI’s donors
- To collaborate in monitoring projects’ financial implementation and ensuring an effective cost control
Essential requirements:
- University Degree (Licence/Master) in a relevant domain (e.g. journalism, communication) or Certificate of a Fundraising Institute/Academy
- At least 2 years proven professional experience in Fundraising for NGOs or a related field of importance for fundraising (e.g. journalism, communication)
- Diplomacy and extensive capacities to deal with Donors constructively
- Proven ability to write proposals, elaborate budgets and to meet tight deadlines
- Proven ability to project management
- Proven ability to elaborate reports (both internal and for Donors)
- Ability to work to deadlines and to manage a varied amount of tasks
- Proven interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and a respect for diversity in the working environment
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Excellent level in English (written and spoken)
Desirable Requirements:
- Experience with human rights organisations
- Experience in an international work environment
- Language skills in Spanish and/or French are an asset
Terms & Conditions:
- Based in Brussels (possible travels in Europe to meet donors)
- 30 hours (4 days) per week on average, but long hours or weekend work may be necessary (e.g. with regard to proposal submission or reporting deadlines) for which time off in lieu will be given
- Fixed duration employment contract under Belgian legislation (one year, renewable) with a probation period of 6 months
- Remuneration will be negotiated, in particular on the basis of the direct relevant experience
- Starting date: 1 May 2013
Selection Process:
- The application should include:
- Motivation letter (in English or French, no longer than two pages, incl. salary expectations)
- Curriculum vitae (in English or French, no longer than 3 pages)
- 3 reference persons (short-listed candidates’ reference persons will be contacted)
Applications should be sent to: recruitment [at] protectioninternational.org
Deadline to submit applications: 31 March 2013
Please note: Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interviews. Dates will be communicated individually in due time.
