Communications Officer

Job Title: Communications Officer

Location: Temwa Office, Mzuzu, Malawi
Duration of work: Full time, 12 month period

Position: Voluntary with work expenses covered

Closing Date: 28^TH February 2013

Start Date: Mid-April (Flexible)

Job Description: The position is a full time internship, five days a week. The successful candidate will be outgoing, confident, have a passion for international development and in particular they should and be interested in the development of Malawi. The areas of responsibility that the role will cover includes; research for new funding opportunities within Malawi; writing funding proposals and bids; improving M&E process and report writing; communications with key stakeholders and donors; communicating with UK fundraising team and overseeing the implementation of Temwa's strategic plan.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Programme Director in Malawi although they will also be supported by Temwa's Malawi Project Manager and the UK Fundraising & Communications Coordinator.

Key Duties:

1) Fundraising Research:

• Communication with Malawi Director & Trustees on fundraising opportunities
• Research of grants to be accessed in country
• Follow up on leads passed on from Temwa Team

2) Communication with UK Fundraising Team:

• Liaising with UK office on data required from the team in country
• Ensuring deadlines for reports are clear & reports are sent on time
• Working with the team to ensure proposals are received on time
• Keeping UK abreast of project developments
• Working to develop 'annual planning cycle' for the organisation

3) Writing Fundraising Applications:

• Working with the team on the project design
• Gathering relevant data from team in field
• Working with relevant colleagues on proposal writing

4) Gather M&E Data & Writing Reports:

• Working with the team in the field to collate & analyse data
• Communicating with relevant colleagues on reporting process needed
• Working with relevant teams on report writing, report templates and donor communications

Implementation of Strategic Plan:

• Maintaining oversight of strategic plan implementation
• Working with the team to ensure organisation remains on course to achieve key objectives within given time frame
• Maintain and update organisation's Route Map

Experience, qualifications and requirements:

• Experience of working or volunteering with NGOs or charities essential.
• IT and word processing skills essential.
• Experience of working on fundraising activities desirable.
• Excellent written and communication skills essential.
• Degree or MA in relevant field desirable.
• Strong organisational skills desirable.
• Must be a good team player.
• Must be passionate about International Development.
• Experience of M&E and report writing desirable

Further details on the position & the organisation

Temwa was registered as a UK charity in December 2003 & has since been registered in Malawi with CONGOMA (Council for NGO's in Malawi) as well as with the Malawi Association of Trustees. Temwa currently employs 34 full time members of staff in Malawi, with a part time UK Director & Development Manager and full time Fundraiser the UK office is supported by a team of part time interns and volunteers. We believe the role will provide an interesting and rewarding opportunity in a small, dynamic and not always conventional organisation. As a rapidly growing NGO, working as a key part of the Malawi team will give you a pivotal role in the organisations on-going development. As the Communications Officer you will have the opportunity to put your previous experience into great use, while learning an array of new skills, you will directly see the benefit of the work undertaken in the Malawi and how it supports the community on the ground.

The cost of your flight will be covered and once in Malawi accommodation, transport & work expenses will be covered and you will be given a basic living allowance to cover the cost of food. You will be expected to cover your other living expenses; the cost of living in Malawi is relatively low. These costs can be discussed should you be successfully short listed for an interview.

This is an ideal role for a recent graduate who is looking to get more experience in this sector, the work experience will provide you with the knowledge & skills to further your career, as well as giving you the opportunity to see first-hand the positive effect that small NGO can have in a developing country.