Fundraising Officer

Job Title: Fundraising Officer 

Team: Fundraising 

Reporting to: Fundraising Director 

Contract type: Permanent 

Location: NRGI Registered Countries  

Belgium Salary: 38,817 €UR 

Democratic Republic of the Congo Salary: 72,022,241 FC 

Ghana Salary: 29,774 USD 

Peru Salary:  117,928 PEN 

Senegal Salary: 21,702,587.28 XOF 

Tunisia Salary: 23,741 USD 

United Kingdom Salary: 44,171 GBP 

United States Salary: 68,268 USD 

A 10% pension contribution, international health cover, and attractive holiday allowances are additional to the salary (see full list of benefits below).    

About the Role: 

NRGI is recruiting a Fundraising Officer, to support our fundraising plan delivery and contribute to securing the resources needed to deliver NRGI's strategic objectives (organizational budget of c.$14m in 2024). 

The ideal candidate will be committed to NRGI’s mission and vision. Prior experience working within a team producing complex bids to institutional and foundation funders for international development organizations is necessary. Reporting to the Fundraising Director, s/he will have a strong hands-on orientation. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to play a key role in a busy team, help build the funding pipeline and strengthen donor relationships to ensure NRGI’s long-term sustainability. 

Join us to support informed and inclusive decision-making regarding natural resources and the energy transition and be an integral part of NRGI’s commitment to integrity, rigor, collaboration, passion, and impact. 

Key Responsibilities:   

• Coordinate proposal development processes, undertake prospect research and support donor relationship management. 
• Support effective grant management to maximize donor relationships and funding for NRGI.    
• Contribute to the Fundraising Team plans and priorities, ensuring alignment with NRGI’s strategy. 

This role might be for you if have… 

• At least four years of directly relevant work experience, securing significant funds from government and foundation sources for international development, climate and/or governance causes. 
• Experience coordinating proposal processes and grant management including contracting, reporting and donor relationship management. 
• Experience of developing proposal budgets and familiarity with full cost recovery principles. 
• Direct experience with bilateral/multilateral/foundation donors (ideally those already funding NRGI). 
• Experience of researching donors and prospects. 
• Experience working in a global organization and collaborating with staff across different cultures and time zones. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and rigorous attention to detail. 
• Ability to write clear and concise proposals, reports and communications, presenting information in appropriate ways for different audiences. 
• Excellent interpersonal and team-building skills. 
• Ability to work well under pressure to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.   
• A self-starter who will show initiative and resourcefulness. 
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation approaches and donor requirements. 
• Excellent research skills. 
• Fluency in French and/or Spanish desirable. 
• Competency in MS Office and experience maintaining donor records. 

Education and Qualifications 

• University degree preferably in a relevant field (political science, development, economics, law, or international affairs, etc.) but transferable skills and equivalent experience will also be considered. 

Learn more about the role: Fundraising Officer Full Job Description April 2024.pdf

NRGI Background: 

NRGI exists because decisions about how natural resources are governed determine the wellbeing of people in resource-rich countries, and of the planet. We partner with reformers in civil society and government to design and implement just policies based on evidence and the priorities of citizens in resource-rich developing countries.  

In resource-rich developing countries NRGI has succeeded in supporting policy reform and implementation, ensuring that resource revenues benefit extraction-affected communities. We have also directly contributed to the growth and strength of engaged civil society organizations, accompanying them in their advocacy for transparency and monitoring of the extractives sector.  

Internationally, NRGI is a leading player in the evolution of global extractive industry governance standards and their adaptation to drive the energy transition. 

Benefits 

• Medical coverage (including dental, health and vision): the premiums are fully paid for employees and dependents. 
• Generous pension contribution: 10% of the gross salary payable after the first 6 months retroactively. 
• 20 days annual leave and 13 days personal leave (country bank holidays included). 
• End of year shutdown: 10 days of leave when the organization closes. 
• Access to any other leave allowances and/or entitlements as applicable and in line with NRGI’s processes, such as sick leave. 
• Hybrid working: NRGI has a flexible working policy that includes an average of 2-3 days per week in the office. 

What’s great about us: 

• An inclusive, diverse global organization with a mission to create an impact in the world with staff in various locations such as Mongolia, Uganda, Mexico, Germany, and Colombia. 
• Training workshops to support professional development. 
• Flexible, hardworking, and professional environment. 
• Friendly, supportive, and collaborative teams. 

Learn more: About us | Natural Resource Governance Institute 

NRGI WELCOMES YOU, JUST AS YOU ARE  

We invite people of all identities, including those from marginalized groups, to come together in support of our mission. We strive for an NRGI where staff can be themselves at work, feel that they belong, and are equipped to succeed. Achieving meaningful diversity, equity, and inclusion—together—is among our highest priorities. 

Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to collecting, processing, storing and destroying all information in accordance with the GDPR, UK data protection laws and the NRGI Privacy Policy. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted. 

Application Closing Date: Sunday, 5th May 2024 

Please note that we will be reviewing applications regularly, and we may close the role early should we receive sufficient applications before the closing date. We therefore strongly encourage you to apply as soon as you can. 

Interviews will commence the week of Monday, 13th May 2024 

How to Apply:   

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