Partnership and Funding Development Officer

Job title: Partnership and Funding development Officer
Duty station: S0S Children's Village Mwanza (1post)
Reporting to: Fundraising Development Coordinator

Roles & Responsibilities,
Identify and secure funding from internal & Local sponsors / foundations
Assist the Project Manager in the development and implementation of fund development strategy within SOS Children's Village Mwanza,
Prepare and submit the proposals for acquisition of the grants/funds within required standards/ frames
Maintain communications with the public, media & private sector for SOS Children's Villages resource mobilization.

Academic Qualification, skills & Experiences:
A Bachelor degree on Project Management / Development studies or any related fields from recognized university
Strong background in proposal development and donor negotiation skills with good track record of awarded proposals
Previous proven professional fund raising skills and experience for
NGOs, CSOs, public or private sector
Two years' experience of government donor relations and knowledge of funding requirements, particularly with donor agencies
Excellent ability to work cross-organizationally with multiple stakeholders in realization of shared goals
Able to share passion for and knowledge of donor engagement and grant acquisition strategies and techniques through training and/or mentoring
Proactive, inquisitive and determined in identifying and pursuing new grant funding opportunities.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation and public relations skills

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

To apply for this position, send your application by letter or email describing how your experience, qualifications and competencies make you the right candidate for this position Enclose a detailed updated CV, copies of academic & professional certificates, a passport size photo, telephone contacts and details of at least 3 referees to reach us to:-
The National Director
SOS Children's Villages Tanzania
P. O. Box 80462 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Please Note: SOS Children's Villages Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer and committed to keeping children' safe from abuse and harm, therefore candidates applying for this post will be subject to child safeguarding recruitment procedures and checks.
Deadline for receipt of applications is two weeks after the appearance of the advertisement .

Only short listed candidates will be contacted