BBS Children’s Foundation Ghana Nov. Jobs 2018

Since 2011, the Brigitte & Bobby Sherman Children’s Foundation (BBSCF) has been providing motivated students in Ghana with a high-quality education and music program, thus giving them the tools they need to pursue higher education and become successful, contributing adults. BBSCF funds primary and secondary school tuition and fees, tutoring and enrichment activities, and music lessons focusing on indigenous and other world music.

Learn more about BBSCF at www.bbscfoundation.org.

Job Description

Job Title: Tutoring & Fundraising Coordinator

The Tutoring & Fundraising Coordinator is responsible for coordinating with teachers, lecturers and professors of our students. Additionally, the individual is responsible for creating a strategy for soliciting school bags, exercise books, stationary materials, as well as small to mid-scale donations from donors (private, public and corporate).  The position reports directly to the Accountant & Country Manager of BBSCF.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Liaise with Colleges and Senior High Schools of our students
• Pick up report cards and academic progress of our students
• Monitor the health, progress, behaviour, needs and accomplishments of each student at the Senior High level and Tertiary Institutions and immediately report any issues to the Country Manager
• Cultivate positive relations with University/school administrators and lecturers/teachers at the university/ schools attended by the BBSCF students
• Create and execute a fundraising strategy for soliciting materials and funds
• Create a balanced and sustainable funding mix of various donor sources
• Ensure donors are recognized and their in-kind donations and monies are used as requested
• Write and submit solicitation letters, as well as thank you letters
• Arrange meetings with potential in-country funders and donors

Required Skills or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field
• Experience in fundraising is an added advantage.
• Minimum 2-5 years’ experience
• Knowledge of Ghanaian culture, traditions and laws regarding the treatment of children

Skills And Qualities

• Commitment to BBSCF mission and values
• Ability to take initiative
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

How to Apply

If you are interested and qualified to follow the job recruitment, please send your CV, and a application to [email protected]