Development Assistant London, England
Job description
Contract type: Permanent
Application deadline: Friday 25 August 2023 (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage submission of applications asap)
Location: London (UK based)
Start date: ASAP
ABOUT IWPR:
The Institute for War & Peace Reporting (IWPR) is an international non-profit organisation founded in 1991, with charitable status in the US, UK and the Netherlands. We give voice to people at the frontlines of conflict, crisis and transition to help them drive change and build more stable, just and inclusive societies.
Drawing on three decades of experience in some of the world’s most challenging environments, we support media, civil society, democracy and governance, gender, and youth-focused projects in over 30 countries – promoting reliable information and responsible public debate and removing barriers to freedom of expression.
SUMMARY:
As Development Assistant you will support the Development team in pursuing programme and unrestricted income from US and European government donors as well as individuals, trusts and foundations. This will include general administrative support for the Development team alongside wider support and discrete project management responsibilities.
With an interest in development and knowledge of the voluntary sector, you will have excellent organisational skills and be confident in your ability to work across a range of internal and external audiences. You will have excellent relationship building skills with a strong commitment to supporting delivery of the highest level of donor engagement and care.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to step up in terms of responsibility and broader experience and to be part of a friendly and supportive team, with a strong focus on collaboration and working towards a shared goal.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To support the Development team to submit timely proposals through support to the capture and proposal process and submission to the relevant donor portals;
- To contribute to the overall development of the team including the communications and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) functions;
- Produce supporting materials for funding proposals, including corporate capability statements and past performance references;
- Provide administrative support to the Development team, including maintaining updated information on electronic databases and supporting the Global Director of Development on private donor lists;
- Identify and track New Business offerings that are consistent with IWPR’s core competencies and strategic priorities. Gathers and synthesizes analysis of information about donors, partners and competitors;
- To conduct research into potential donors including trusts and foundations, and support the development of trust proposals;
- Maintains fundraising databases, ensuring they are up to date as information is collected;
- Assists the MEL function with impact and results reporting as needed by the Development team;
- To assist in the planning and delivery of any fundraising/donor events.
OTHER DUTIES:
- Contribute to the processes, planning and systems to enable Development to be most effective including proposal planning;
- Build excellent working relationships, in particular with programme teams and finance;
- Operate within Charity Law and Data Protection legislation and adhere to the Institute of Fundraising Codes of Practice;
- Represent IWPR to external audiences;
- Undertake any other appropriate responsibilities that may.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree level education (or equivalent);
- Minimum of one year of related experience in an international NGO or comparative setting;
- Track record of securing income from trusts, statutory and private funders;
- Working knowledge of US, UK and/or EU donor agencies and their requirements in the proposal setting;
- Developing engaging funding proposals with senior programmes and finance staff;
- Experience of fundraising databases for input and reports.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
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- IWPR is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment;
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire, engage and develop strong relationships and partnerships;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate a vision and plans to a range of audiences;
- Results focused and driven;
- Strong team player committed to deliver shared goals;
- Strong problem-solving skills;
- Ability to work opportunistically and creatively in response to funding opportunities;
- Ability to prioritise under pressure;
- Ability to adapt and be flexible;
- Excellent project planning and organisational skills with the ability to deliver results in fundraising through teams;
- Good appreciation of health and safety in the workplace, data protection principles and equal opportunities;
- IT Literate.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Principals only. No calls please. Only those who have been considered for an interview will be contacted.
IWPR is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, veteran status or pregnancy and maternity. IWPR will never ask for payment for recruitment.
