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Position: Donor
Liaisons Officer
Organisation: Vision
Uganda
Reports to:
Associate Director Integrated Programmes
Duty station:
Kampala
Purpose of the
position: Coordinate services to World Vision US (WVUS) donors, including
flow of communications and donor reporting, building capacity of National
Office staff and project communities, ensuring positive and predictable vision
trip experiences, and serving as the key point of contact for WVUS Donor
Engagement Support Services.
Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and
Advocacy Non-Governmental Organization dedicated to working with children,
families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work
in over 40 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of
children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for
working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful
completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record
checks where possible. "Our Vision for every child, Life in all its
fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so." We are now
seeking for qualified persons willing to share in our vision to join the team
in the following roles.
Key responsibilities
- · Cultivate, serve and strengthen relationships with WVUS Major Donors, Mid-Level Donors, WVUS Church Partners and in-country representations are met.
- · Lead in ensuring WVUS donors and Church Partners receive optimal support from all necessary National Office departments, including Sponsorship, Communications, Operations, and staff at Area Development Program levels.
- · Provide timely and high quality reporting for WVUS funded Area Development Programmes (ADPs) and projects, including project updates, tracking of project outputs, prayer updates, photos/videos and high impact stories.
- · Develop and lead in the implementation of a capacity building program to ensure program staff and community understanding of, and involvement in interpersonal engagements with Major and Mid-Level Donors and Churches from WVUS
- · Travel to the US to support fundraising efforts through presentations to selected donor constituencies, such as US Churches, as will be required from time to time.
- · Actively participate in the spiritual life and Christian commitment activities of the organisation
Participating in the spiritual nurture of staff and
communities in alignment with World Vision's values, vision and mission.
Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities
Bachelor degree in communications, marketing, fund raising
or related field of study preferred Excellent communication and public
relations skills with strong English language (written, oral) to clearly
communicate complex ideas and principles
Should have a minimum of 3 years working experience with
NGOs and in managing external donor relations or marketing organisation.
Technical experience with video and still photography
required
Experience with personal computing, and working knowledge of
Microsoft Office packages required High level experience of working in a
multi-cultural context, team player with good interpersonal skills and proven
ability to influence multiple stakeholders towards a common purpose
Personal maturity, flexibility and willingness to travel extensively
to field projects
Mature Christian, able to stand above denominational
diversities.
How to apply: Qualified candidates may submit their
application and complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to wvujobs@wvi.org.
Please address the application to the People and Culture
Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in the email subject
line.
Note: The above jobs can also be accessed from our website:
- http://wvi.org/ugandaljobs
Deadline for receiving applications is:
Friday 12th June, 2013
(Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to
apply)
We do appreciate your interest in working with us. However,
only short listed candidates will be contacted.
