Senegal Regional Funding Coordinator

Open-ended contract with Competitive salary starting from £20,619 per annum + Expensive Country Allowance £4,000 per annum & accommodation - international benefits package

Be part of a global organization that seeks to change the way the world works. Bring your skills and commitment to Oxfam and we will give you the opportunity to develop a career with one of the world's leading international development organizations.

We are looking for people who want to make a change and who can link and leverage our programming activity to drive our funding work to maximize our impact and reduce poverty and suffering.

Dimensions Strategic vision: Help establish and implement a funding strategy for RC based programmes (including resourcing for development, humanitarian and/ or policy/advocacy work Co-ordinate and work closely with all Oxfam affiliates Manage funding processes according to Oxfam fundraising standards, responsible for quality control of funding processes and communications, recommending changes to processes and advising on brand risk management Provide professional support, advice and training to managers/budget holders/support services in their area of responsibilities Resolve diverse and sometimes complex problems related to funding and donor relationship management Gather and collate information from a wide range of well-defined sources/analyze and communicate complex information to a wide audience with regards to funding opportunities and grant management (knowledge management) Apply specific technical/professional knowledge of their area from formal training and/or work experience to role and responsibilities Frequent negotiation and liaison with internal and external stakeholders, influencing significant external donor relations in the region and/or globally where appropriate Representation in donor meetings and some external relationships, may involve supervision of staff, interns and/or volunteers Key Responsibilities Fundraising and managing restricted funding: Support the development and implementation of the RC based programme funding strategies Assist RC based teams in planning, coordinating, development and submission of competitive, high quality concept papers, donor proposals, and budgets which are successfully funded by a variety of donor agencies, seeking multi-year funding from potential donors whenever possible Working closely with Programme managers and support services staff to ensure optimal use of unrestricted funds and greatest use of restricted funds through strategic recharging to donor contracts where possible

Strategy: Help establish and maintain up-to-date funding strategies and plans and help to prioritize approaches to donors Ensure good quality and timely information is fed back to governing bodies, affiliate HQs and other stakeholders for budget and income planning purposes according to agreed Oxfam processes Oversee overall coherence and quality of donor relationships in the region Research and analyse changing donor environment and strategies and advise on effective influencing of donors, linking in with affiliate HQ (donor leads) as appropriate

Capacity building: Ensure sufficient capacity and skills of staff and partners in RC based programmes to manage funding portfolio to recognised Oxfam and donor standards - Assess and strengthen the capacity of colleagues and partner staff in the planning, securing and managing of restricted funds through formal training delivery, coaching and accompaniment

Coordination and information sharing: Help ensure effective co-ordination and information flows with Global Program Funding team, Affiliate HQs, Governing Bodies, Managing Affiliates and Implementing Affiliates Ensure overall co-ordination of Advocacy funding Ensure effective coordination of Supporter marketing portfolio in the region and selection processes around Top Projects and Unwrapped funding Co-ordinate and manage processes for key funding opportunities in the region Co-ordinate any donor visits and facilitate any reasonable requests from funding affiliates and governing bodies Engage in peer networks of other country fundraising staff within region, between regions and globally as appropriate

Contract management/ Managing Restricted funding: Lead responsibility for negotiating donor contracts favourably in line with Oxfam standards and managing donor relationships for RC based programmes Support the effective management of existing donor portfolio to ensure compliance with donor requirements; ensure reports are of good quality and submitted on time; analyse and provide advice to staff on the funding policies and requirements of different donors, seek advice and input from affiliate HQ (donor leads) for high risk donors Ensure sign-off of donor proposals, reports and contracts within delegations and according to agreed Oxfam processes Support preparation for audits of donor funded programs as required

Represent Oxfam to the donor community in the region as required and maintain positive working relationships with donor agencies Identify, assess and approach new donors or funding sources and represent Oxfam as required with donors together with relevant programme staff

Information management: Help develop information for induction, funding manuals and other resources for use by other staff Maintain restricted funding information systems and records on donor contracts both manually (hard files) and electronically (Oxfam systems/tools) Track income, request payments from donors and any necessary follow-up, process repayments and obtain any donor approvals, in line with Oxfam standards

Skills and Competence

Essential: Significant experience in managing donor contracts and fundraising activities, in particular from institutional donors, such as EC, DFID, UN agencies etc and from unorthodox donors Information management and IT skills with good attention to detail in order to develop and analyse donor budgets and financial reports; and to develop/maintain, and give guidance on electronic and manual contract management and reporting systems Sound understanding of Program Cycle Management in emergencies and/or development environments Strong numeracy and financial skills, particularly in developing budgets, financial management/monitoring and reporting Good written skills with proven ability to develop and present proposals and donor reports, for both internal and external audiences High level of analytical skills and critical thinking Ability to research, analyse, and report (e.g. researching donor priorities, evaluating proposals and reports, determining match between external funding opportunities and Oxfam objectives) Experience in capacity building; coaching and delivering training at an individual and group level Ability to network and represent Oxfam to donors and external institutions Highly developed interpersonal and communication and relationship skills with ability to influence external organisations and individuals Ability to manage his/her time effectively. Willing and able to adapt priorities in order to respond to changing demands Self motivated, target driven and an entrepreneurial approach to fundraising Good administrative skills and ability to follow departmental procedures Educated to degree level Fluency in written and spoken English; excellent written and spoken French

Desirable: Marketing qualifications or relevant experience An understanding of how to fundraise for Campaigning/Advocacy work Knowledge and experience of Oxfam's program work and systems Experience in managing/ coordinating Supporter Marketing Funds Willingness to travel

To apply: At Oxfam, we have the strong belief that every aspect of our work can lead to a positive outcome. If you have the same opinion, together with the ability to meet the challenges involved, this role offers scope for immense personal fulfillment - as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from people who are representative of a diversity of backgrounds, and we would particularly welcome applications from women.

For details on how to apply and further information on how you can work to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering around the world, please visit www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs quoting ref: INT4929.