External Relations Officer at Family for Every Child

Job title: External Relations Officer

Location: Flexible; working from home anywhere in the world

Contract type: Full time, permanent

Salary: £25,625-£30,576

Application deadline: 30 August 2015

First interview by Skype: week of 8 to 11 September 2015

About us

We are Family for Every Child, a global alliance of grassroots organisations working together to improve the life of vulnerable children worldwide. 

What makes Family unique is that it brings together grassroots organizations from around the world that have a deep understanding of the local challenges and needs of children and families in their communities, in their countries, in their culture. Together, we have a stronger international, regional and national voice to advocate for change for the children in their countries, we learn from each other, we cooperate in projects together and with external partners, and we carry out context-based research that helps us advance our cause for children.

Our work is supported by a small but engaged and diverse team of professionals based around the globe. We are now looking for an engaged and passionate External Relations Officer to join us and help us make a difference.

About the job

This is an exciting new role for a professional with a good understanding of the international development sector, and knowledge of foundations and philanthropy work.  Working within the External Relations team, you will be responsible for identifying and mapping potential donors (foundations and philanthropists) with a special focus on new emerging markets. You will support the team in all matters related to donor relations and follow up on meetings and events.

Please download the full Job Description to find out more.

About you

You have good writing skills and international experience along with curiosity and structured thinking.  You have worked collaboratively with different teams, and can work remotely, using online communication tools and channels.  You have significant experience of fundraising with foundations and philanthropists, and of public relations; and a good understanding of philanthropy in emerging economies.

This post has a flexible location and we particularly welcome applicants who can broaden our global reach.

How to apply

If you believe you are the person we are looking for, we want to hear from you!

Please send us your resume and an application letter telling us how your experience, skills and approach meet the requirements of the role to recruitment@familyforeverychild.org by 30 August 2015.

Please send both files as separate Word documents and name them with your full name: Your Name Resume and Your Name Letter.

Incomplete applications or applications sent by other means will not be considered.

You must have the right to work in the country that you intend to work in; Family for Every Child does not provide work permits.  Please note that, in line with our Child Protection policy, appointment is subject to background checks.

First interviews (on Skype) with shortlisted candidates are planned for the week of 8 to 11 September 2015.