ActionAid Recruits Regional Coordinator

ActionAid - a non profitable organization that strives to eradicate poverty and injustices, working with over 50 countries worldwide to achieve this mission is looking to hire a professional to join its team at a Senior Management Level.

ActionAid is recruiting to fill the vacant position:

Job Title: Regional Cordinator.
Report Lines: Reports to the Head, International Partnership Development (IPD)
Job Type: Permanent
Location: ActionAid country programmre in Africa, West Africa preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and support around institutional fund raising including from Euroupean Commission and UN sources; On donor scoping and funding opportunities.
• Provide training and other capacity building support to members; As part of the IPD team, develop relevant training materials around all aspects of institutional funding.
• Provide donor specific advice to ActionAid specializing in one multilateral donor; Support ActionAid member countries in developing concept notes and proposals.
• Work towards delivering IPD's  strategy and annual plans as part of the IPD team; Represent IPD internally and externally at meetings and events as directed.

Qualifications

• Possess a certificate at a degree level or above in an appropriate subject.
• Minimum of 5-10 years cognate experience.
• Experience in Public Sector / Not for Profit Organizations will be an advantage.
• Fluent English essential including ability to write technical proposals
• Knowledge of French
• Strong ability to plan and strategize is essential to this post
• Knowledge and experience of INGOs and fundraising from institutional donors
• Execellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment, often at a distance.

Application Closing Date
2 October, 2012

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should please send a C.V to: [email protected]