Background and context:

The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa – SIHA Network – is a coalition of civil society organisations from Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Somaliland and Uganda. Founded in 1995, the organisation advocates for social change and gender equality in the Horn region and works specifically on protecting women’s human rights, promoting women’s access to justice, supporting economic empowerment and activating women’s political participation. SIHA’s secretariat/HQ is located in Kampala, Uganda and SIHA maintains field offices in Sudan and South Sudan.

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Regional Director, and in close collaboration with the Regional Programme Officer and other relevant staff members, the Programme Development and Fundraising Officer will be responsible for identifying programmatic priorities and funding opportunities, developing concept notes and proposals, supporting programme implementation, building partnerships, and liaising with donors. Where possible, the person may be required to assist with capacity building of partner agencies and project oversight.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

Profile:

The candidate must have demonstrated experience in proposal development and donor liaison and proven track record of successful fundraising. A commitment to women’s rights and gender equality as is essential.

Qualifications, experiences and requires competencies:

SIHA is committed to offer a fair remuneration based on qualifications and experience. Preference will be given to Ugandan nationals and/or individuals residing in Uganda. Please send your C.V, contact details for three professional references, application letter and two sample of writing (Inclusive of a proposal that you have developed) to: sihahornofafrica@gmail.com . Preselected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

About the Global Health Corps Fellowship:Global Health Corps is a one-year paid fellowship that pairs young professionals with organizations (fellowship placement organizations) that require new thinking and innovative solutions. Global Health Corps is uniting emerging leaders across disciplines and backgrounds to work towards a common goal – health equity for all. We believe real progress in global health will only be achieved with the skills and passion of a diverse community of talented individuals. Join us!

The fellowship begins in July 2015 and extends through August 2016. Fellows engage in professional development training, mentorship and thoughtful community-building, and continue to draw upon their fellowship experience and the GHC alumni network as they build careers of lasting impact.

Applicants can apply for up to 3 different fellowship positions that match their interests and skills, from project management to monitoring and evaluation, supply chain management, logistics, communications and more. We are looking for people from a broad range of sectors and backgrounds.

Global Health Corps believes that great ideas don’t change the world, great PEOPLE do! Fellows are selected based on their ability to fit the job description for the positions they apply to, and their fit with the GHC leadership practices. To learn more about the GHC leadership practices, visit: http://ghcorps.org/apply/

Fellows are placed in organizations in pairs – one international fellow and one local fellow from the placement country – creating a fellowship team that is a central part of the fellowship experience.

About the Fellowship Placement Organization:Set Her Free (SHF) is a non-profit organization working to restore the lives of young girls that were victims of sexual exploitation. We currently run 2 homes in the Kawempe and Nakawa Divisions of Kampala, Uganda. At these homes, we provide food, shelter, formal education, vocational skills training, counselling, and medical care to young women. SHF provides temporary accommodation and resettlement assistance for girls who do not have safe places to go at night, and provides services for the girls at the centre during the day. SHF provides an open and non-judgmental community that supports girls in reaching their full potential.

Fellowship Position Overview:The Fundraising and Communications Officer’s primary role will be to lead Set Her Free’s resource mobilization efforts by identifying potential donors and partners, crafting proposals and letters of interest, and helping to develop strategic organizational growth plans. The Fundraising and Communication Officer’s secondary role will be to create a coherent and attractive communications strategy and represent the organization in external and partner meetings.

Responsibilities:

Required Skills and Experience:

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Fellows receive the following benefits:

To apply to this position go to:http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/application/

To see the full list of fellowship positions, go to: http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/through-placements/

About the Global Health Corps Fellowship:Global Health Corps is a one-year paid fellowship that pairs young professionals with organizations (fellowship placement organizations) that require new thinking and innovative solutions. Global Health Corps is uniting emerging leaders across disciplines and backgrounds to work towards a common goal – health equity for all. We believe real progress in global health will only be achieved with the skills and passion of a diverse community of talented individuals. Join us!

The fellowship begins in July 2015 and extends through August 2016. Fellows engage in professional development training, mentorship and thoughtful community-building, and continue to draw upon their fellowship experience and the GHC alumni network as they build careers of lasting impact.

Applicants can apply for up to 3 different fellowship positions that match their interests and skills, from project management to monitoring and evaluation, supply chain management, logistics, communications and more. We are looking for people from a broad range of sectors and backgrounds.

Global Health Corps believes that great ideas don’t change the world, great PEOPLE do! Fellows are selected based on their ability to fit the job description for the positions they apply to, and their fit with the GHC leadership practices. To learn more about the GHC leadership practices, visit: http://ghcorps.org/apply/

Fellows are placed in organizations in pairs – one international fellow and one local fellow from the placement country – creating a fellowship team that is a central part of the fellowship experience.

About the Fellowship Placement Organization:Save the Mothers (STM) is an international organization operating in Uganda, but registered in the US, Canada and East Africa. Its vision is “No mother or her child should die of pregnancy complications.” STM is a non-governmental organization equipping professionals in developing countries–who work in a wide array of disciplines–to improve the health of mothers and babies. Multidisciplinary professionals are trained through the Master of Public Health Leadership Program, hosted by Save the Mothers at the Uganda Christian University. Through their specific vocations, graduates of our Master in Public Health Leadership (MPHL) program become influencers for positive societal change, working to overcome preventable maternal death. STM has enrolled over 350 East African professionals in its MPHL Program at UCU, developing change agents that bring change in maternal health to their spheres of influence. In addition, STM is utilizing its graduates to bring measurable and sustainable change to health facilities through its Mother Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (now working in 8 Ugandan hospitals).

Fellowship Position Overview:The GHC fellow will be committed to improving maternal child health in a global community where mothers and babies continue to die from preventable diseases. The GHC fellow will have a vital role in helping to ensure that resources are available to make that a reality. S/he will contribute to fundraising and grant writing with a focus on sources that are primarily from the East African context (and hence more sustainable and regional). This funding will support the leadership training of multidisciplinary East African professionals (through a Master of Public Health Leadership program) and clinical outreach activities (such as the Mother Baby Hospital Friendly Initiative) of Save the Mothers.

Responsibilities:

Required Skills and Experience:

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Fellows receive the following benefits:

To see the original job description, go to:http://bit.ly/1HrAE0Z

To apply to this position go to:http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/application/

To see the full list of fellowship positions, go to: http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/through-placements/

Background and context:

The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa – SIHA Network – is a coalition of civil society organisations from Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Somaliland and Uganda. Founded in 1995, the organisation advocates for social change and gender equality in the Horn region and works specifically on protecting women’s human rights, promoting women’s access to justice, supporting economic empowerment and activating women’s political participation. SIHA’s secretariat/HQ is located in Kampala, Uganda and SIHA maintains field offices in Sudan and South Sudan.

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Regional Director, and in close collaboration with the Regional Programme Officer and other relevant staff members, the Programme Development and Fundraising Officer will be responsible for identifying programmatic priorities and funding opportunities, developing concept notes and proposals, supporting programme implementation, building partnerships, and liaising with donors. Where possible, the person may be required to assist with capacity building of partner agencies and project oversight.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

Profile:

The candidate must have demonstrated experience in proposal development and donor liaison and proven track record of successful fundraising. A commitment to women’s rights and gender equality as is essential.

Qualifications, experiences and requires competencies:

SIHA is committed to offer a fair remuneration based on qualifications and experience. Preference will be given to Ugandan nationals and/or individuals residing in Uganda. Please send your C.V, contact details for three professional references, application letter and two sample of writing (Inclusive of a proposal that you have developed) to: sihahornofafrica@gmail.com. Preselected candidates will be contacted for an interview in January.

JOB TITLE Fundraising and Development Officer

EMPLOYER Bukomero Development Foundation

Working in Partnership with One World Foundation Africa.

LOCATION Bukomero Trading Centre

ACCOUNTABLE TO Executive Director

SALARY Negotiable

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Initially One Year Contract

Purpose of the Post
Like any other NGO we rely on fundraising from trusts, corporate and individual
donors to support our work. As a pilot initiative, initially for one year, we would like to
recruit an innovative and highly enthusiastic fundraiser to help undertake research to
inform approaches and facilitate the development of application forms to selected
individuals, corporate and trusts as a way of fundraising for our work.
Key responsibilities
1. To establish a portfolio of donors, corporate and trust fundraising activities.
2. To research and develop a pipeline of donors, corporate and trust support.
3. To work with our partners in UK and BDF members of staff like the
Communications and Advocacy Coordinator, OVC Coordinator, Livelihood
Coordinator, HBC Coordinator and HCT Coordinator to ensure that donor
opportunities are effectively packaged, managed and solicited.
4. To work with key figures to secure gifts to support our existing and as well as
developing new activities.
5. To Map networks and connectivity to support beneficial relationships for the work
of the organization.
6. To develop new, key revenue streams in a structured and managed fashion.
7. To be a key contributor to the fundraising programme – providing enhanced donor
care, high net worth individuals, corporate donors and trusts
8. To develop and implement successful solicitation plans for identified prospects
9. To participate in the development of PR & Fundraising strategic plans
10.To manage and maintain an accurate and up-to-date donor database and filing
system that underpins the administration of the program.
11.To take forward specialist projects as shall be assigned from time to time.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
1. A university degree, relevant to this role, from a recognized institution.
2. Self motivated and target driven -success in the role will be measured by actual
results, using performance data.
3. Ability to demonstrate people skills and achieve targets.
4. A people person with excellent communication, interpersonal and networking
skills.
5. Ability to write evocative and inspiring fundraising applications.
6. Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
7. Ability to be proactive in developing relationships with funders and influential
decision makers
8. Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
9. A good understanding of how to compose and present opportunities for support or
sponsorship
10.Developed research skills on fundraising.
11.Understanding of, sympathy with and a passionate commitment to the overall
aims of BDF and work of our partners.
12.Well organized and able to manage own time and workload to meet tight
deadlines.
13.Experience of managing information using electronic (e.g. databases) and paper
systems, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
14.A good knowledge of and understanding of a wide range of computer packages.
15.Excellent project management skills
Desirable
16.Extensive previous experience of fundraising, particularly from major donors,
corporate or trusts
17.Knowledge of customer database administration and use of a wide range of pc
packages.
18.Knowledge of E based fundraising like Twitter and Social Network fundraising.
19.Extensive experience of events management
20.Extensive understanding of fundraising within the NGO sector both here in
Uganda and overseas.

Applications are invited from all candidates without discrimination. However, we
would be delighted to hear from female candidates and people living with or affected
by HIV/AIDS. To apply please complete our application form and send it as per
instructions by the 1st July 2011. CVs will not be considered.

How to Apply :
To apply please complete the application form and send one copy by email and one hard copy to our offices at the following address;

Bukomero Development Foundation
Bukomero Trading Centre, Hoima Road, Kiboga
P.O.Box 15, Bukomero-Kiboga,
Uganda, East Africa

or to the offices of
The Bible League Uganda
Plot 99 Masaka Road
Mugema ,Samona Road,Kampala

Deadline: Friday the 1st July 2011.