CABI Europe – UK
Purpose of the role
CABI's International Development business unit in conjunction with our international donors and partners implements and manages a wide range of initiatives around the world, ranging from research projects to rural development activities. We are seeking a Project Development Officer to work with our project managers and implementers in the initiation and development of project proposals of the highest quality.
CABI is a not for profit organization that improves people's lives worldwide by providing information and applying scientific expertise to solve problems in agriculture and the environment.
The position is based in Wallingford, reporting to the Project Development Director and working closely with Project Development Officers in our UK and Africa Centres.
Key Accountabilities:
- Work closely with CABI scientists in the preparation, production and collation of information for project proposals.
- Ensure that concept notes and bid documents conform to the requirements and priorities of donor organizations.
- Handle financial information competently and confidentially, including analysis and presentation of data in line with both donor requirements and with CABI's financial procedures.
- Finalise project documents for submission, in excellent English and presented in a clear, logical and winning style.
- Gather donor intelligence, explore new funding opportunities through regular monitoring of donor websites, and circulate this information to the appropriate contact points within International Development.
- Assist with the central registration of new project concepts, and with record keeping and collation of project information.
We Offer
- £28.5k to £32k Depending on skills, abilities and previous experience
- Staff Pension Scheme (Defined Contribution)
- Flexible working hours and generous annual leave.
- Free car parking
Please apply in writing with Letter of Application and full CV, to Steve Mays, HR Operations Manager and quoting Job Reference number 12/2011 by email to recruitment@cabi.org
A full Candidate Brief is available on www.cabi.org/vacancies
Closing date for receipt of applications is close of business on Tuesday 24th May 2011.
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