Role Overview: 

Fundraising Officer contributes to the overall fundraising strategy, processes, and systems  specifically leading the management of internal fundraising intelligence and database (such  as Contract Management System, CMS), supporting in the donor ‘call for proposal’ process,  and assisting in ensuring robust grants management within the Organisation. This role collaborates with Programme, Impacts, Communication and Finance teams while supporting  in the grant management cycle. S/He shall proactively contribute to explore new funding  opportunities and assist in ensuring statutory reporting requirements of donors. 

This position is responsible to lead or contribute to the following institutional priorities as per  the requirements of AAIN: 

• Human right based approach (HRBA)  
• Feminist Leadership  
• Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse (SHEA) & Safeguarding (including  Child Safeguarding)  
• Behavioral change approach (BCA)  
• Safety and Security

Key Accountabilities /  Responsibilities 

Key Activities

Budgeting and planning

• Contribute to the development, review and consolidation of fundraising plans and  budgets including annual fundraising target. 
• Contribute to prepare fundraising annual plan and budget in conjunction with Local  Right Programme (LRPs), districts, and sectors in alignment with the AAIN’s strategy to secure grants. 
• Prepare quarterly performance plan (QPP) of Fundraising unit in line with the  annual plan and budget. 
• Support internal finance team in contribute to developing project budget working  closely with other partners and consortium 

Monitoring 

• Support Impact Assessment team for various project assessments and due  diligence process as required. 
• Support in monitoring the progress of FR unit’s quarterly plan and share updates within the team. 
• Ensure monitoring process on donor visits are well captured, documented and in place for future reference. 
• Monitor and track progress of field operations and grants, and regularly update information in the opportunity tracking system.

Reporting 

• Prepare Fundraising unit’s annual report, quarterly performance report, project  report to ensure they are accordance with the requirement of AAIN’s fundraising  strategy and donor compliance. 
• Keep up to date information and data and provide analyses when required for the  continuous improvement of AAIN’s strategic objective. 
• Track all donor reporting schedule in line with the reporting compliances and communicate to Programme team on a timely basis. 
• Ensure that all the reports from project team/project focal person and collected on  time and ensure it is consistent with the proposal submitted to the donor.

Education & Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with three years of relevant experience. 
• Experience of working with I/NGOs with good experience of drafting concept notes. 
• Good understanding of Core Humanitarian Standards, Sphere Standards, and  understanding of Humanitarian Signature of ActionAid is preferred

Essential Knowledge 

• Understanding of national/international donors’ requirement and ability to build  strong relationship both internally and externally. 
• Ability to work independently, when required. 
• Experience in managing Internal digital database management system.

Language proficiency 

• Excellent communication skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) in both  Nepali and English.

Essential Skills 

• Excellent presentation, training/meeting facilitation and report writing skills.
• Good networking, communication, and public relations skills. 
• Ability to meet deadlines and engage in multiple priorities. 
• Excellent MS Office (including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) skills with proficient typing skills both in Nepali and English.

Personality trait 

• Cause Motivated 
• Collaborative 
• Organized 
• Persistent 
• Positive attitude

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