The objective of the role is to secure funds for Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL). The fundraising officer will develop proposals and a fundraising strategy and plan which TISL can implement over the next four (4) years.
Scope of work
- Understand the TISL Strategic Plan (SP) 2011-2016 and Annual Work Plans
- Focus on each of TISL’s key result areas to develop a four (4) year funding needs assessment, which will optimize TISL’s Governance & Anti Corruption efforts
- Develop high quality concept papers/proposals and other relevant documents as per funding requirements
- Ensure that proposals are submitted in a timely manner and requests for funding are followed up as required
- Review TISL grant proposals that have been developed over the last two years and garner lessons learnt to develop a fundraising strategy with priorities, targets, and responsibilities over the next five years
- Research and identify potential partners and maintain an up to date partner database – including summaries of the range of donors potentially interested in funding TISL work (donor mapping)
- Identify funding opportunities (corporate houses, trusts, foundations, funding agencies and individuals) internationally and locally, and engage with / provide recommendations for next steps in approaching these sources of funding
- Map out organizations, government agencies and private sector clients that could benefit from TISL’s services and expertise
- Attend partner meetings and consultations
- Maintain a pipeline of upcoming proposal deadlines
Key deliverables
- Proposals and concept notes on an on-going basis, in accordance with the Key Results Areas in the TISL Strategic Plan
- A fundraising strategy for 2016-2020, with a focus on improving the effectiveness of fundraising and developing partner relationships
Duration of Contract
- The duration of the initial contract will be for 1 year
Supervision and Reporting
- The fundraising officer will report to the Executive Director and provide regular updates of progress to the management meeting to ensure organisation wide synchronization
Qualifications or specialized knowledge/experience required:
- An advanced degree in a relevant field including international development, public sector, social sciences, political science
- Good understanding of international funders, bilateral and multi-lateral donors, funds and foundations in relation to National and Local Governance, social policy and oversight institutions
- At least five (5) years work experience in fundraising, including experience in an international context
- Ability to research, analyze synthesize and present information
- Ability to work with people from various backgrounds and contexts
- Good understanding of Governance in Sri Lanka and the impact of corruption and innovative tools to aid systemic change
- Excellent written and oral English communication skills – Sinhala / Tamil an asset
Interested candidates should email a CV and cover letter to tisl@tisrilanka.org
For any further information please write to tisl@tisrilanka.org