Deadline: 17 August 2015
The Peace Brigades International is currently accepting applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Fundraising Officer based in London.
Peace Brigades International is an international organisation that provides support for human rights defenders. We operate in 16 country groups supporting six field teams in Guatemala, Colombia, Mexico, Kenya, Indonesia and Honduras.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Fundraising Officer will perform the following functions-
- Draft all grant applications and reports and ensure that they are submitted on time and using the correct templates/format.
- Work with the Advocacy Officer to draft advocacy-led applications.
- Apply for award opportunities for PBI and HRDs.
- Manage ongoing correspondence with previous, existing and potential donors.
- Compile narrative and financial information for reporting to donors on how funding has been spent. Responsible for drafting and oversight of communications with individuals and trusts regarding specific fundraising appeals and events, e.g. invitations and thank you letters.
- Work with the Advocacy Officer and communication staff and volunteers to draft and edit copy for appeals, work with Advocacy Officer and communications staff on online campaigns as appropriate.
- With communications staff and volunteers to draft regular targeted communications and appeals to engage, cultivate and grow our active supporter base.
- Work with the Advocacy Officer to produce copy for PBI UK website and online fundraising sites. With the Director organize at least 2 high-profile fundraising events a year.
- Develop an excellent understanding of the work of human rights defenders and human rights and related issues addressed through the protection given by PBI to these defenders in order to communicate these effectively to internal and external audiences.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Knowledge of trusts and foundations
- Experience of drafting high quality successful applications and reports for Trusts and Foundations
- Experience of compiling reports to donors
- Outstanding written communication, a fluent style and excellent written and oral English
- Ability to craft simple messages out of complex issues relating to field work
- Excellent research skills
- Impeccable attention to detail
- Good time management with ability to work to deadlines
- Highly IT literate, including familiarity with Microsoft Access and databases / Excel
- Strong commitment to PBI’s values and ethos
- Flexible team player, with an ability to work under pressure as well as plan, manage and organise workload often with conflicting time constraints
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their CV and cover letter via email.
For more information, please visit PBI.
