Partnership and Fundraising Officer at Guzakuza

Job Details

1. Identifying funding and strategic partnership opportunities, developing proposals and building relationships with prospective funders and partners
2. Developing and maintaining a pipeline of funder prospects and prospective partners
3. Preparing letters of inquiry, concept papers, and proposal submissions for new grants and grant renewals, with special attention to programme narratives work plans, milestones and budgets
4. Preparing pitch materials and proposals tailored to the value proposition for new partners. Preparing and presenting PowerPoint presentations, virtually and in person.
5. Building and managing executive and management level relationships
6. Managing the business development database (simple CRM)
7. Tracking Guzakuza's commitments and reporting requirements, managing deadlines and preparing reports
8. Working with M&E officer to compile donor/partner impact metrics and milestone reporting
9. Developing a communications program that will lead to deeper and broadened engagement with current and potential partners and donors
10. Representing Guzakuza at appropriate donor conferences and events

WE NEED YOU TO HAVE…

1. 1+ year of experience of institutional fundraising and partnerships
2. Knowledge and experience of responding to funding calls
3. Experience of developing and maintaining partnerships with organizations to collaborate on project ideas
4. Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with proven ability to write persuasively and with a high degree of professionalism
5. Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work with diverse constituencies, including multinationals and development partners
6. Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail
7. Excellent negotiation and communications skills
8. Self-motivation and resourcefulness
9. Entrepreneurial mindset

Additional Information
Salary: Negotiable (Basic plus Commission)
Start date: January/February 2023
Duration: 12 months, full-time effort (renewable dependent on performance)
Location: Hybrid (Accra office and some remote work)