Job Title: Fundraising Advisor
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Organisation: CUSO International
Scope: Volunteering
Start Date: October 2012
Length of placement: 12 months
Overseas placement: Fundraising Advisor, Nigeria
Partner name: Management Sciences for Health
Funding eligibility requirements: Must be Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Language Requirements:
• Fluency in English – Level 4-5
• Language Requirements Assessment (http://s.jobnavy.com/cusointl-langreq)
THE VOLUNTEER'S ROLE
The likely duties and responsibilities of the volunteer include:
1. Capacity building of civil society organisations on fundraising/resource mobilisation strategies and diversifying funding sources.
2. Providing mentoring, coaching and general guidance to MSH by supporting their fundraising activities
3. Develop a mechanism/structure that will facilitate financial sustainability of MSH
4. Conduct In-house training for MSH staff on fundraising and resource mobilization activities.
5. Build a communication system for publicizing results/outcomes /progress achieved on fundraising/resource mobilization
6. Using proven tools to empower the teams on the use of modern technologies in communicating results
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in business administration, marketing or a related field – A minimum of 2-3 years' experience in fundraising – Experience working in an NGO/nonprofit setting an asset – Willingness and ability to travel to rural communities as a passenger on a motorcycle.
Note: In order to meet Nigeria's work permit restrictions, volunteers must be under 58 years of age.
TRAINING AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Our training and support package covers the costs of being an overseas volunteer, allowing you to enjoy a modest but healthy lifestyle while you volunteer abroad. This includes: – Attendance at a Cuso International assessment day (candidates are expected to cover the first $150 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and accommodation costs). – Travel and accommodation costs associated with five day pre-departure training course held in Ottawa. – Return airfare and visa/permit (this includes a return flight in the case of a family emergency). – Coverage for required vaccinations, medications and health insurance. – Accommodation while overseas. – A modest living allowance, which varies depending on the country where you are placed. – Quarterly payments to support you in your placement – Modest support for accompanying partners
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please apply online quoting referral code NG1214/0001/0001 and the name of the placement.
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