The position is a full time internship. The person undertaking this position will need to 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 strategic plan.
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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 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
5) 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 onfundraising 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
