Regional Resource Development Manager, Africa

Saferworld is an independent non-governmental organisation that works to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. We work with civil society, governments and international organisations to encourage and support effective policies and practices through advocacy, research and policy development, and through supporting the actions of others.

We receive funding from a range of donors including numerous governments, the European Commission, charitable trusts and individuals. The Funding Team is responsible for managing fundraising activities across the organisation and currently manages grants to the overall value in excess of £12 million.

Saferworld is a growing and ambitious organisation with a clear vision and strategy for our future development. The Regional Resource Development Manager will work closely with the Head of Funding to support the implementation of Saferworld’s funding strategy over the coming period for the two African regions. As most of our existing grants come from a number of governments and multilateral donors, Saferworld is looking for someone who can manage these institutional relations as well as bring other fundraising skills to the team. The post holder will oversee the strategic development of funding sources in the region, in close coordination with the Heads of Programmes and Programme Development Advisors in the two regions and will oversee work being conducted by two Grant Management regional positions based in Nairobi and Kampala respectively.

Thepost holder will contribute to the development and implementation of Saferworld’s fundraising strategy through the conceptualisation and design of winning bids targeting institutional donors, with specific reference to:

· ensuring the development and effective implementation of funding strategies for regional programmes in Africa, to sustain an overall annual portfolio in excess of £7m;

· identifying funding sources, writing or co-writing bids and coordinating the submission of funding proposals for programmes in Africa;

· developing and enhancing the capacity of a decentralised grant management and quality control systems in the region;

The successful candidate will have considerable fundraising experience with a proven and significant record of success with institutional donors. S/he will also have a good understanding of international development issues coupled with excellent analytical skills with the ability to combine donor requirements with programmatic and financial information.