Fundraising and Grants Manager

• Deadline : 18 Jun 2014

It's hard to believe that today 768 million people still don't have clean, safe water and 2.5 billion live without a toilet. The resulting diseases kill 2,000 children every day.

WaterAid is looking for a Fundraising and Grants Manager to play a vital role in our mission to transform lives with safe water, sanitation and hygiene in the world's poorest communities.

Working within the Senior Management Team, the Fundraising and Grants Manager will be responsible to lead on all the fundraising efforts for WAE including planning, managing and ensuring the delivery of an agreed fundraising budget. You will be responsible for researching, identifying and cultivating potential donors,  managing and implementing a fundraising action plan covering WAE's, foundations, grants / major donors to satisfy current donor needs and maintain oversight of fundraising across CP. You will also be WAE chief liaison with all donor organizations in WAE and will support the CR to maintain cordial relationships with the donor community.

To be successful, you'll need to have at least 8 years proven and hands on  work experience in the area of Fundraising ( Please note :  in order to be considered in the short listing you must have proven experience in Fundraising ) and out of which at least 3 years in Senior Management, preferably in NGOs.

By 2030 we want everyone, everywhere to have safe water and sanitation. We need you to help us make it happen. If you bring your expertise, passion and professionalism, we'll give you a lot back.    

Working with us, you will be entitled to a wide range of employee benefits, such as an exceptional pension fund, medical coverage, Life insurances and other allowances

Please note: in order to apply for this role you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in Ethiopia.

We do not accept CVs and supporting documents at this stage. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only shortlisted candidates invited to attend interviews will be contacted. WaterAid is an equal opportunity employer.

How to apply

1. Download an application form (.doc; 108KB) >
2. Download a job description (.docx; 32KB) >
3. Submit your completed application form to waethiopia@wateraid.org or in person to the Admin Support Officer (Kirkos Sub City, Opposite Agona Cinema, Kebele 04, House No. 620,Off Debrezeit Road,P.O.Box 4812 ,Telephone: +251 (0) 114 661680)