ActionAid is a global movement of people working together to further human rights and defeat poverty for all.<\/p>\n
ActionAid began operating in Ghana in 1990 and now works with more than One Million (1,000,000) people living in 279 communities in the Upper East, Upper West, Northern, Brong Ahafo, Volta and Greater Accra regions.
\nActionAid Ghana supports the basic needs and rights of the poor. We do not impose solutions but work with communities to strengthen their own efforts, making the most of their knowledge and experience, to improve their access to services. We also work with government, community groups, partners and others to make policies that enhance the qualtity of life or change policies and practices that affect their lives negatively.<\/p>\n
ActionAid Ghana (AAG), an Affiliate of ActionAid is looking to employ an experienced and self- motivated individual to fill the following position:<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title: Head of Fundraising<\/strong><\/p>\n Role Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n The Head of Fundraising shall be responsible for the development and implementation of AA Ghana\u2019s fundraising strategy, operational plan and related policies with the objective of maximizing income for ActionAid Ghana\u2019s programmes. In order to achieve this,\u00a0 the Head of Fundraising shall initiate and cultivate\u00a0 relationships with potential and existing donors in the country and internationally and facilitate linkages between AA Ghana and the international fundraising team to deliver on strategic fundraising objectives, donor relations, contract management and reporting. This is a senior management position and the holder is expected to ensure organizational efficiency and effectiveness through participation in decision making, advising on partnership and fundraising, communication and implementation of agreed upon decisions.<\/p>\n Key Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Development and implementation of Fundraising strategies,\u00a0 policies and procedures through contextualization of\u00a0 the AA International Global Funding policies and strategies in Ghana\u2019s context; Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 The Candidate must hold at least a Master\u2019s Degree in Business Administration and a membership of relevant professional body (CIM) with at least 10 years of work experience in the development sector of which 5 must be at a senior management position.<\/p>\n Technical:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Knowledge of Corporate reputation management, Personality:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment Managerial:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to establish specific targets or goals. Job Circumstances:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 This is a three (3) year renewable employment contract on national terms and conditions.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Exploration of alternative funding options, especially to complement existing funding streams; to maximize new funding opportunities and income streams
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Diversification of programme funding portfolio using a Programme Led Funding approach (PLFP) to achieve an appropriate\u00a0 balance of international child sponsorship and institutional donor funding;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Overseeing\u00a0 international child sponsorship funding operations to ensure cost effective quality and\u00a0\u00a0 timely management of funding and sponsor communications;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Development and implementation of donor intelligence mechanisms to include Donor Scoping and Donor Engagement Plans;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Engage and participate in appropriate donor networking opportunities including national consortiums of NGO and INGOs and donors
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Tracking of national and international fundraising trends and incorporating feasible innovations into Ghana\u2019s practices.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Development and implementation of donor management information system and knowledge management system;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Provision of timely and accurate information to donors\/funders, sponsors and other stakeholders\u00a0 as per existing agreements\/MoUs or sponsorship protocol;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Organizing and coordinating international donor visits to Ghana and sharing information with respective teams, partners and stakeholders on institutional donors of ActionAid Ghana<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Experience in Contract management
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Experience in Donor intelligence gathering
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Experience in developing and implementing fundraising strategies and plans
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Proven experience in successful proposal writing<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Gender sensitivity
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Child sensitivity.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Integrity
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Teamwork
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Tolerance
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Interpersonal skills
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Negotiation skills
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Relationship building and management
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Good communication skills<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to establish plans for achieving targets
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to assign tasks to make use of individuals\u2019 knowledge and skills.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to delegate responsibility to team members and provide coaching and support when needed.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to speak clearly, logically and persuasively.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Knowledge of business communication principles and practice.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to coach and mentor others and be enthusiastic about seeing others grow.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Leadership:\u00a0 Mobilizes, inspires and motivates subordinates, peers and others to achieve results.<\/p>\n