Volunteer fundraising at Kiyo ngo

KIYO is an NGO for development cooperation that defends and promotes the rights of the most vulnerable children. Those children who are least able to protect themselves and to fight for their own rights are prioritized. In the Global South KIYO supports and reinforces local partner organizations through financial support and capacity building. In Belgium, KIYO encourages children and adults to act for the rights of the child. 

To temporarily strengthen the fundraising department, KIYO is looking for a volunteer. The volunteer will assist the fundraising department with the coordination, design and elaboration of project proposals for current and potential new projects in the Global South and in Belgium.

Tasks:

• Screening of institutional donors (foundations, international institutions, etc.) and calls for proposal
• Assisting the design and formulation of project proposals and concept notes, together with the Program Coordinators (North and South), Fundraising Manager and the Program Facilitators
• Maintaining and updating the fundraising database
• Assisting with the elaboration of project and partner portfolio's and concept notes

Requirements:

• Knowledge of and/or experience in Project Cycle Management, particularly in designing & formulating project proposals (based on the method of Logical Framework)
• -Knowledge and experience in 'human rights'/'children's rights'/'rural development' is an asset
• Proficiency in English and French (strong writing skills) – Dutch (strong writing skills) is an asset
•  Knowledge of fundraising strategies, especially of institutional donors, is an asset
• Working experience in the sector of development cooperation is an asset
• Availability: immediately and minimum during 3 months

KIYO offers:

• Interesting work experience in a dynamic environment
• A voluntary full or part time contract for a minimum three month full time equivalence (option of prolongation)
• Optional: transport and direct cost covered in respect with legal regulation
• Work accident insurance
• Location: head office in Brussels

How to apply:
Send your resume and cover letter, both in English, to Irina Meeusen (communicatie@kiyo-ngo.be). For more information, please contact communicatie@kiyo-ngo.be or +32 2 510 61 93