Fundraising Officer at Fairtrade International

TEAM: Advocacy & Partnerships

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Post holder reports to: Head of Advocacy & Partnerships

Staff Reporting to this Position: None

Officer 1

Salary Range: Kshs 105,060 to 166,345

Main Purpose of Job

Ensure sustainability of FTA programmes by effective resource mobilisation for achievement of Fairtrade Africa’s vision and strategy

Key Performance Areas

• Develop and Implement Resource Mobilization Strategy
  • Develop strategies and tools for grant fund-raising
  • Identify, develop and implement funding strategies
  • Manage the implementation of coherent strategies to develop the potential for income through donors
  • Engage and support FTA regional and product networks, stakeholders and other affiliates in developing fundraising strategies
  • Establish clear Programme development and Resource Mobilization activities
• Resource Mobilization and Networks Management
  • Develop Programmes and Resource Mobilization activities
  • Contribute to concept and project development across the system
  • Conduct donor mapping for all regions and develop a continental funding Plan
  • Establish a donor engagement tracking platform and a donor knowledge management system(s) for FTA
  • Support the Head of Advocacy and Partnerships to identify strategic partners, and platforms, conferences and meetings relevant for creating visibility of FTA work including showcasing FTA models and Impact stories.
  • Engage with NFOs on designing and developing Offer to Business proposals and initiatives
  • Establish key networks and trust among present and potential donors
  • Ensure active networking in order to give the organisation visibility and donor/funders trust and respect
  • Establish, update and maintain donor/funders database of contacts and preferences
  • Study donor patterns and national preferences and ensure FTA optimises on emerging opportunities
  • Network with NFOs and other partners for mutual benefits on common donors/funders strategies.
• Donor Proposals and Presentation
  • Prepare effective and competitive donor proposals
  • Be both reactive and proactive in preparing and making fund raising presentations to potential funders
  • Guide and support Heads of Departments and Heads of Regions in source mobilisation strategies
• Regional Resource Mobilization Strategies
  • Engage regional teams on ongoing needs assessments and compile reports relating to the producer needs
  • Engage all Heads of Regions and their Member & Partnerships Managers in developing region specific fund raising strategies
  • Provide templates for developing FTA Project concepts and proposal templates
  • Work with the Finance Manager to develop Budget Templates for FTA Proposals
  • Provide coaching and mentoring on proposal development to regional offices
  • Establish key costing benchmarks for regions and the secretariat
• Support to Head of Advocacy and Partnerships
  • Prepare presentations for Head of Advocacy and Partnerships the on donor related issues
  • Organise meetings with donor/funders for the Head of Advocacy and Partnerships
  • Advise the Head of Advocacy and Partnerships on Donor trends and how best FTA can align themselves
  • Provide quarterly reports to the Head od Advocacy & Partnerships on progress on fundraising plans

Skills, Knowledge & other Job Requirements

Minimum Academic Requirement

• Degree in Political Sciences, International Development, Social Sciences, or anthropology.
• Other Specialist Training or Certifications
• Fund Raising Specialist Training

Relevant Experience

• Experience in participatory proposal development processe
• Experience in training and working with communities
• A record of successful fundraising results
• At least 3 years’ experience in social development in a similar environment
• Knowledge of Systems and Procedures
• Donor knowledge
• Proposal writing
• Budgeting principles
• Experience in strategically planning and leading a successful fundraising campaign
• Communication demands and Competencies
• Superior writing and presentation skills
• Excellent relationship management skills