Skills

• Familiarity with performance management tools and systems including MRPs (monthly  reporting packs), MERs (month end reviews), SUN, Info BI.
• Demonstrated management and organisational skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strategic and innovative thinker with proven ability to communicate a vision.
• Excellent IT, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated financial skills: budget monitoring and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills: providing solutions to challenging situations.
• Demonstrated management skills in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas with others.
• Ability to learn and apply new skills and techniques on the job.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a cross-cultural environment, as a leader and  influencer.

Personal attributes

• Auditable pedigree in resource/contracts management
• Integrity and an ethos of incorruptibility.
• Motivated and hardworking.
• Openness to learn, relearn and unlearn.
• Strong ability to manage time well and work to multiple and strict deadlines under pressure.  • Reliable and conscientious approach to duties.
• Passionate about improving maternal healthcare in Sierra Leone and a keen interest in  Health System Strengthening.
• Absolute commitment to teaching and learning and skills improvement of others.

Other

• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Willingness to accept basic living and working conditions.
• Commitment to the goals and principles of Welbodi Partnership.

Vacancy Announcement: Grants and Fundraising Manager

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Qualifications

• Bachelors and/or Masters qualification/degree(s) in grants management, accounting,  business administration, public health, or another related field.
• Additional Post-graduate certifications and charters are an added advantage. (and/or  background of relevant pedigree in fast-paced performance-driven social enterprise  organizations is also equivalent).

Experience

• Previous experience working in business-focused health organizations with social enterprise  models and performance tracking tools such as SUN, Power/Info BI, Kobocollect is critical
•  Experience in local partner, consortium partner oversight and management are key.
•  Familiarity with donor registration platforms like PADOR is an advantage.
• Familiarity with NGO sector compliance requirements with the Government of Sierra Leone.
• At least four years’ upper middle/senior management experience is preferred.
• Management- level experience to include contracts oversight, budgets holding  responsibility, fundraising, operations, and finance management.
• Experience in proposal and report writing with a proven ability to secure donor funding.
• Experience in the charity sector and/or in impoverished, post-conflict, or other challenging  environments.

**We are open to considering exceptional and committed candidates with less management  experience if they possess the energy and skill set to drive our organisation forward.

Knowledge

Knowledge of relevant evidence-based approaches to improving maternal, neonatal, and child  health, and of national and international strategies and frameworks in these areas.

Other

Fluency in Krio and/or other local languages desirable.

GENERAL POLICIES PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES

In addition to the key job responsibilities detailed in this job description all employees and  volunteers at Welbodi Partnership are expected to comply with the general duties outlined  below and detailed in full in our policies.

SAFEGUARDING

Welbodi Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young  people, and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such  a way that supports this commitment. Applicants for this position should be aware that if  successful, they will be requested to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, or  equivalent in countries other than the UK. The Welbodi Partnership complies fully with the DBS  Code of Practice.

Vacancy Announcement: Grants and Fundraising Manager

DATA PROTECTION

Welbodi Partnership complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).  EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

Welbodi Partnership is committed to a comprehensive policy of Equal Opportunities in  volunteering and employment in which individuals are selected and treated based on their  relevant merits and abilities and are given equal opportunities within the organisation. It is the  Welbodi Partnership’s policy as an employer to treat all people equally irrespective of race,  ethnic origin, nationality, sex, marital or parental status, gender, sexual orientation, creed,  disability, age, or political belief.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Welbodi Partnership operates in tertiary and primary healthcare facilities in one of the world’s  poorest countries. Consequently, working conditions can be challenging, including many things  we take for granted in other working environments, such as running water, power,  communications, staff competency and regular supplies of essential medicines and equipment – many of these things are not a given in the environments where we work. Whilst every  reasonable effort is made to ensure a safe working environment, this is a challenging context,  much of which is out of our control. Welbodi Partnership places a strong emphasis on staff  health and well-being and strives to always ensure staff comfort.

JOB REVISION

This job description should be viewed as a guide to the duties required and is not definitive or  restrictive in any way. The duties of the post may be varied from time to time in response to  changing circumstances.

SALARY/BENEFITS

Based on job competency alignment to internal pay scales. The full remuneration package will be  discussed with shortlisted candidates.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

The closing date for applications is the 30th of November 2023 – we encourage potential applicants to submit as soon as possible. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply for this position please send your cover letter, CV and contact details of 3 referees in  one email

using the following subject title: Application – GRANTS and FUNDRAISING MANAGER.

Please include the following in your cover letter (2 pages maximum):

1. Reasons for applying to this position
2. Overview of key experience related to this post
3. Your country of residence and nationality
4. Date you are able to commence and duration of availability