Fundraising and Communication CoordinatorExpiring Soon!

• Conduct donor research and build relationships with local and external donors on funding prospects.
• Package Fields of Life programme work to align with donor needs and secure support.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with current and potential partners and donors.
• Map potential donors and arrange face to face meetings together with the East Africa team.
• Lead the development of fundable proposals at national and international level.
• Write appeals tapping corporate social responsibility of local and foreign companies.
• Run web based fundraising and marketing activities in support of programme work.
• Assist in contract management and grants coordination to ensure compliance with donor agreements.
• Support development of the East Africa fundraising strategy, budgets and workplans.
• Coordinate timely submission of donor reports with the programmes team.
• Oversee digital campaigns, social media and newsletters about the work of Fields of Life.
• Prepare monthly reports and weekly pipeline updates to senior leadership.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from a recognised university.
• Postgraduate training relevant to the role is an added advantage.
• At least three years experience in a similar role.
• Proven track record in fundraising that directly increased income for an organisation.
• Proven ability to build and manage stakeholder, client and donor relationships.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proposal writing and grants management.
• Donor relationship building and networking.
• Exceptional written and oral communication.
• Digital campaigns and social media oversight.
• Strategy, budgeting and reporting.
• Self motivation and ability to work autonomously.