Job Vacancy at Cuso International

The volunteer's role

• In order to continue their vital work of Improved access of young women and men to health information provided by youth friendly services,FAWARD is in need of a volunteer who will build the capacity of their team to identify, cultivate, secure and steward donors.
• We are trying to match the perfect volunteer to the perfect experience so our start dates can be flexible. It would just depend on the partner organization’s needs.

The volunteer will:

• Conduct a stewardship audit to identify past challenges to renewing institutional and individual donors.
• Assist FAWARD staff in developing a case for support for each core program.
• Identify and build relationships with foundations, multi-laterals and private donors who have not previously supported the work of FAWARD.
• Work collaboratively with the FAWARD team to write and submit funding proposals.
• Conduct an indepth capacity assessment (CAP) of FAWARD for Cuso International

Essential Academic Qualifications

• A university degree in public relations, communication, marketing or related social science field

Essential Professional Background/Competencies

• At least 3 years related work experience in non-governmental organizations, development agencies, hospitals, community based organisations in fundraising, business development and/or program development.

Desirable Academic Qualifications

• A master's degree in business administration desirable

Important information for candidates

Cuso International covers the following costs:

- Return airfare and visa/permit costs
- Accommodation while overseas
- Modest living allowance while overseas
- Modest support for accompanying partners and dependents going on placement with you for 12 months or longer
- The cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance
- Access to Employee Assistance Program while overseas and upon return
- Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend
- Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and in-country training orientation

Fundraising: We ask each volunteer, regardless of placement length, to raise $2,000. All volunteers receive support from Cuso International to help achieve the goal through fundraising. If the volunteer chooses not to fundraise or is unable to achieve the fundraising goal, he/she can make a one-time donation or become a monthly donor to support our work.

E-volunteering: Depending on the nature of the placement, the volunteer might be required to provide e-volunteering support to the local partner or Cuso International before or after the field placement.