Job Annoucement for Partnerships and Fundraising Officer (1)

Vacancy Announcement

Partnerships and Fundraising

Officer

Application Deadline: Open until filled

RECOFTC –The Center for People and Forests holds a unique and important place in the world of forestry. It is the only international not‐for‐profit organization that spe ializes in apa ity development for community forestry and devolved forest management. RECOFTC engages in strategic networks and effective partnerships with governments, nongovernment organizations, civil society, the private sector, local people, and research and educational institutes throughout the Asia‐Pa ifi region and eyond. With over 30 years of international experience and a dynamic approach to capacity development—involving research, analysis and synthesis; strategic communication; training and learning networks; and piloting and demonstrating— RECOFTC delivers innovative solutions for people and forests.

RECOFTC is currently seeking a Partnerships and Fundraising Officer. The successful applicant will report to the Senior Business Development Officer and e ased in RECOFTC’s headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand. The contract period will be for 24 months with possibility of extension. Thisposition is open only to Thai national applicants.

Position Summary

The position’s long-term objective is to help RECOFTC build a sustainable corpus of RECOFTC funds, while the short-term objective is to support RECOFTC’s partnership and fundraising efforts.

The Partnerships and FundraisingOfficerhelpsachievepartnershipand fundraisinggoalswhich willbe set on an annual basis by mutual agreement. S/he reports directly to the Senior Business Development Officerand worksclosely with the Executive Director as well as unit managers and relevant RECOFTC staff from other units.

Responsibilities and Duties

Under the direction and guidance of the Senior Business Development Officer, the Partnerships and Fundraising Officer’s main tasks and responsibilities will be as follows:

 In close consultation with the Executive Director and RECOFTC unit managers, support the development of a partnership and business development strategy and identify and diversify fundraising sources for the next Strategic Phase (2018-2023);

 Research fundraising prospects, help shape engagement strategies, develop fundraising guidelines/organization criteria, support the drafting of proposals in partnership with technical experts and monitor the success ratio of submitted proposals;

 Organize meetings; prepare presentations, RECOFTC presentation materials and reports for donors or potential donors and partners. Maintain open communications channels and strategic relationships, especially with key regional partners;

 Together with RECOFTC’s Thailand Country Program, manage and support strategic relationship with Thai government agencies and partners since RECOFTC is

headquartered in Thailand and the Thai government is a core donor;

 Initiate and manage fundraising and stewardship events with support from the Executive Director and Strategic Communication Manager;

 Develop and maintain a partnership database;

 Support the Executive Office with duties and activities related to fundraising and donor stewardship/cultivation; and,

 Perform any other duties as assigned by the Business Development Officer and/or the Executive Director.

Qualifications and Experience:

The Partnership and Fundraising Officer will have the following essential qualifications and experience:

Essential:

 Master’s degree in business administration, marketing, communications, natural resource management or related fields

 Over 5 years of working experience in fundraising and /or partnership management  Knowledge of current trends in charitable giving, particularly for aid agencies, grant institutions and the private sector Experience in building and maintaining long-term relationships with partnership constituents

 Ability to design, implement and manage partnership systems

 Ability to work with and communicate with a wide range of people—the public, government, donors, and others

Desirable:

 Experience working in cross-cultural environments  Work experience in Southeast Asia

 Knowledge of an Asian language

 Knowledge of forestry or natural resources management

General

In addition to job specific skills and experience, the applicant should possess the following characteristics (including attitudes and skills):

 Interpersonal communication skills, individually and in groups, with an ability to work as an active member of teams. This implies flexibility and open-mindedness

 Initiative and ability to make informed independent judgments (which are not inconsistent with an overall team approach)

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Ability to work in a variety of cultural and institutional contexts

Interested candidates are requested to submit a CV and cover letter indicating why they are suitable for this position along with salary requirements and current contact details of three referees, including recent supervisors to HR@recoftc.org. Please quote the position title in the subject line of the email. Only short‐listed candidates will be notified. This position is open only to Thai national applicants.

To learn more about RECOFTC, please visit our website www.recoftc.org

Women are strongly encouraged to apply. RECOFTC is an equal opportunity employer

and the successful candidate will be selected based on merit.