Regional Grant Acquisition Manager Africa, 80-100%

Expériences / Formation

  • University degree in International Development, Humanitarian Assistance, International Relations, Communication, Macro-Economics, or related field.
  • Min. 5 – 7 years’ professional experience in a grant acquisition/ institutional fundraising role in the international development and/or humanitarian aid sector; field experience a plus.
  • Proven track record of successful acquisition of grants from bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g. EU, SDC, USAID, DFID) and/or international foundations.
  • Previous work experience in International NGO, UN or donor agency.
  • Broad general knowledge of international development, humanitarian assistance and current trends in development policy and practice.
  • Familiarity with donor strategies, eligibility requirements, compliance and submission processes.
  • Excellent knowledge of Project Design (Logframes, Budgeting), Project Cycle Management.
  • Excellent written and oral English (native speaker or C2) and solid French are mandatory; German, Spanish or Portuguese an asset.
  • IT skills: MS Office 365, Sharepoint, online meeting tools, CRM.
  • Readiness to travel extensively in the Region (up to 40%).

In addition, you pay attention to details and are able to deliver results within tight deadlines and manage competing priorities. You are an effective communicator and networker able to influence and engage with teams and stakeholders across different cultures.

We offer

  • An opportunity to make a difference in this world
  • An interesting and challenging position in a dynamic international context

Salaire

  • A competitive salary package, min. 5 weeks annual leave
  • Modern working conditions, incl. flexible working hours and an attractive parental leave policy
  • Opportunities for continued professional development
  • A dedicated and multi-disciplinary team
  • A one-year, renewable contract
  • Duty station: Preferably Africa, in one of our Country Offices (to be determined)

Comment postuler

Are you interested? We are looking forward to your complete application documents (CV and cover letter). Only online applications will be considered.

Closing date for applictations will be 22 November 2020.
Preferred start date: January 2021 or upon agreement

Marisa Althaus-Vojta, Head of Grant Acquisition, is at your disposal for further information: +41 44 360 88 95.

For further information about HEKS/EPER, please consult our website https://en.heks.ch/.

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