Responsibilities
We are looking for an Institutional Funding Advisor to support and maintain institutional donor relationships in the UK, both directly and in support of other members of the Institutional Funding team. This includes working with the Institutional Funding Senior Advisor in directly managing existing funding agreements and in leading on the development of new funding relationships for the team.  The role will involve contract management, bid development, learning and continuous improvement.

Jobholder Entry Requirements – the essential knowledge, skills and behaviours
required
Knowledge (Education & Related Experience):
• Educated to at least degree level, preferably in an international development-related
subject, or relevant working experience.
• Demonstrable experience of working with institutional donors, preferably including
bilaterals, multilaterals or large scale foundations.
• Strong knowledge of current international development issues.
• Experience of producing applications and reports.
• Experience of producing management information.
Skills (Special Training or Competence):
• Good research skills.
• Good proposal development and writing skills
• Good understanding of budgets and financial data.
• Good IT skills including digital media.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to travel up to 4 weeks internationally per year.
• An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity for disabled people.
Core Behaviours:
• Communicating & Influencing
• Team Working
• Planning & Organising
• Change & Improvement
• Decision Making
• Delivery and Implementation

Skills and Experience
This is an ideal opportunity to build on your existing institutional funding experience. To succeed in this role you will need:

• Demonstrable experience of working with institutional donors, preferably including bilaterals, multilaterals or large scale foundations
• Strong knowledge of current international development issues
• Experience of producing applications and reports
• Experience of producing management information
• Good research skills
• Good proposal development and writing skills
• Good understanding of budgets and financial data
• Good IT skills including digital media
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 4 weeks internationally per year
• An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity for disabled people

Benefits