Fundraising & Communication Officer - SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania

SOS Children's Villages Tanzania is an indigenous non government organization affiliated to SOS Children's Villages International, a worldwide child care organization that provides orphaned and destitute children with a permanent home and educational opportunities. Established 60 years ago, SOS Children's Villages International the umbrella organization, currently has Children's Villages and other projects in 135 countries around the world. Globally, it runs the SOS Children's Village Programs which has two main arms, i.e. Family Based Care based at SOS Children's Villages and Family Strengthening Programmes supporting families in local communities. SOS has been working in the United Republic of Tanzania since 1991, and runs three Children's Villages in Arusha, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar and a Family Strengthening Programme in Mwanza. Due to expansion of its existing programmes and opening up of the new Village in Mwanza; SOS Children's Villages Tanzania seeks to recruit suitably qualified candidates for various positions

Reporting to: Project Manager (Global Leadership Giving Campaign)
Duties and Responsibilities
Identify and secure funding from internal & external sponsors / foundations
Assist the Project Manager in the development and implementation of fund development strategy within SOS Children's Village Tanzania.
Prepare and submit the proposals for acquisition of the grants/funds within required standards/ frames
Maintain communications with the public, media & private sector for SOS Children's Villages resource mobilization.

Academic Qualification, skills & Experiences:

A Bachelor degree on Project Management / Development studies or any related fields from recognized university
Strong background in proposal development and donor negotiation skills with good track record of awarded proposals
Previous proven professional fundraising skills and experience for NGOs, CSOs, public or private sector
Three years' experience of government donor relations and knowledge of funding requirements, particularly with donor agencies
Excellent ability to work cross-organizationally with multiple stakeholders in realization of shared goals
Able to share passion for and knowledge of donor engagement and grant acquisition strategies and techniques through training and/or mentoring
Proactive, inquisitive and determined in identifying and pursuing new grant funding opportunities.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation and public relations skills.
Highest levels of accuracy and professionalism, flexibility to accommodate frequent travels

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

To apply for this position, send your application letter describing how your experience, qualifications and competencies making you the right candidate for this position, Enclose a detailed updated CV with current passport size photo, telephone contacts and details of at least 3 referees with their emails, address & phone numbers (Must include your current/former Supervisors). All candidates will be subject to child protection recruitment procedures and checks. Closing date is TWO weeks after the first Advert. This should be addressed to:-
The National Director
SOS Children's Villages Tanzania
P. O. Box 80462
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania