Country Fundraising Lead (AD# BI 05/15)

The country fundraising lead will be based in BRAC Uganda and oversee the development and management of fundraising functions as well as raise and manage funds for BRAC Uganda’s programmes. This position will work closely with the BRAC International head office based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, affiliates in BRAC USA, BRAC UK and the Netherlands and country staff to develop fundraising proposals for a range of donors, corporates and individuals. This position will be responsible for developing procedures, tools and systems necessary for the implementation of the overall fundraising strategy to meet country goals; identify and secure new sustainable sources of funding and relationships with donors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and develop relationships with BRAC International’s existing donors


• Searching for new funding opportunities/donors to sustain country strategies


• Lead proposal development process in consultation with the relevant programme heads, the head office and BRAC International affiliates based on country context and donor requirements


• Develop systems for knowledge management and database building of relevant content and streamline current processes


• Effective partnership explore/build up with other organisation (NGO/INGO) for joint proposal development

Person Specifications:

• Masters in development studies or relevant field preferred


• Results-driven with demonstrated success in major fundraising campaigns


• Energetic, entrepreneurial, proactive with excellent relationship and influencing skills


• Strong understanding of public engagement strategies and innovations


• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to poverty eradication, global justice, social change, and gender equality


• Demonstrated excellence in communication and in working with diverse groups of people


• Ability to work in a flexible, changing environment and perform effectively under pressure


• Excellent report writing skills


• Excellent written and spoken English with additional language skills preferred


• Well networked in relevant stakeholder communities

Employment type:Contractual

Salary: Negotiable