Friday 21 June 2013

Jobs in international development

Programme Funding Research Intern

Location: Tunbridge Wells


Build Africa was named the ‘Best Charity to Work For 2011’ by the Charity Times Awards, and for good reason. Even as an intern, you’ll be part of a driven and fun team where you’ll have the opportunity to make a big impact during your time with us.

Build Africa is a dynamic charity working exclusively in rural areas of Africa to help communities escape poverty through education and income generation. If you have talent, commitment and the eagerness to learn as much as you can during your time here while providing vital support to a successful programme funding team, then we’d love to hear from you.

Reporting to the Programme Funding Officer, you’ll gain vital hands-on experience in the field of research and programme funding, learn what international development is all about in a very practical context and ultimately increase your competitiveness when applying for paid positions in the sector.

This is an unsalaried internship. We will reimburse travel costs and make a lunch allowance.

What this post offers: The opportunity to gain insight into the work of an international development charity and experience in the field of programme funding.

Responsible to: Programme Funding Officer

Role: The successful candidate will complete targeted prospect research and activities to assist in identification of potential funders that are appropriate for the Programme Funding team to develop relationships with and secure funding for our work. The successful candidate will assist in the early stages of communication with potential funders, developing proposals and feedback reports.

Main duties:
• Online web and database searches to gain insight into a potential donor’s background and giving policies
• Put together detailed, referenced research donor profiles on institutions to help determine their philanthropic interests
• Collate research and prepare reports in a clear and concise manner
• Research and analysis of international development data, in support of Build Africa applications and reports
• Prepare data and materials for proposals
• Maintaining relevant sections on the Raisers Edge fundraising database
• Assist in preparation of proposals and feedback reports

Person Specification:
• Strong research skills, particularly in online research
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work using own initiative
• Good judgement and ability to prioritise workload
• Highly organised and systematic
• An attention to detail and the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner
• Excellent command of the English Language
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Good IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel

Commitment: We would be looking for a commitment of two to three days per week for three months.

Please submit a covering letter and CV by 5pm, Friday 21st June 2013 tojobapps@build-africa.org.uk. Interviews will take place week commencing 24th June 2013.
Organisation
Build Africa
Location
South East – Tunbridge Wells
Closing date
Friday 21 June 2013
Type ofjob
Internship
Area of work
Fundraising
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