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Strategic Fundraising Specialist

2 months ago


Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland maailma Full time
Job Title: Grants Adviser

Finn Church Aid (FCA) is seeking an experienced professional to support our programme in strategic fundraising from institutional donors.

We are looking for a grants specialist with expertise in working with both humanitarian and development donors, and experience in several institutional donors. The successful candidate will be able to support and ensure donor compliance in proposal preparation and grant management.

The Grants Adviser will be a member of the Grants unit, working with experienced and professional colleagues in similar positions. The unit focuses on supporting FCA programme countries in institutional fundraising, proposal development, and grant management, ensuring donor compliance.

The position is located at our head office in Helsinki, Finland. Remote work is possible from FCA programme countries, and from Estonia, France, Spain, and Austria, subject to an existing valid work permit in that country. Remote work from another location in Europe can be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to valid work permit.

The responsibilities will be executed within the given mandate following FCA Policies, Guidelines, and Processes. The Grants Adviser will report to the Head of Grants Unit.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Advise and guide FCA programme in institutional donor policies, funding opportunities, and requirements throughout the project cycle for institutional donors.
  • Support FCA programme in proposal development and grant management, ensuring donor compliance.
  • Support FCA country programmes in their strategic and programmatic planning from a strategic and sustainable income planning and fundraising perspective, with the ability to link FCA added value with donor priorities.
  • Support donor engagement, networking, and following donor policies and trends.
  • Advocacy towards priority institutions and representation in networks and donor forums related to donor portfolio.
Requirements:
  • Master's degree or equivalent qualification/experience in development studies, humanitarian aid, or a relevant discipline.
  • Strong knowledge of various institutional donor's interests, priorities, and compliance mechanisms.
  • Relevant experience in institutional donor procedures and managing grants.
  • Experience in working with both humanitarian and development programmes and donors.
  • Fundraising driven with good skills to link programmatic organisational added value to donor priorities.
  • Strong record in leading project development, including facilitating internal proposal processes, project design, log frames, budgeting, grant management, and project reporting.
  • Strong knowledge and experience of humanitarian and development sector, experience in education, livelihoods, and peace and reconciliation is an asset.
  • Experience in facilitating trainings and workshops.
  • Proven problem-solving and strategic planning capability with creative skills.
  • Good attention to detail, accuracy, and highly numerate.
  • Strong coordination, strategic planning, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
  • Ability to work independently and have professional leadership to one's advisory role.
  • Interest in organisational development.
  • Strong team-working skills and attitude.
  • Flexibility.
  • Fluency in English, both written and oral.
  • Capacity to write and speak in Finnish is an asset.

The position will be filled as soon as possible and is permanent employment, with a six-month probation period. The compensation is based on FCA salary scale and the candidate's level of experience. Salary scale for this position is 3,486.79–3,885.28€ / month.

For more information, please contact Head of Unit, Hanna Lauha.

Please apply by using the link no later than on 24th June, 2024. Applicants will be short-listed and contacted for an interview on a progressive basis.