NEW Program Engagement Assistant Junior level – Junior Seefar Enterprise Closing 15th of October Remote |

Overview

Seefar is a social enterprise with a mission to work with vulnerable people to build a better future. We work in East Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, East Africa, North Africa, the Sahel and Europe. For more information about us, please visit our website. You can also see examples of our research on the website but note that most of our research is unpublished – we are not an advocacy group and the priority for our research is to improve operations.

The Programme Engagement Assistant will support the implementation of our business development strategy by identifying new opportunities, managing proposal development, coordinating donor engagement efforts, and developing business development tools and materials. This role is for someone wanting to be part of a team that secures funding for programmes that deliver social impact.  As the Programme Engagement Assistant, you will identify opportunities at the intersection of beneficiary needs, Seefar’s capabilities and donor interest. 

You will report to Seefar’s Fundraising & Partnership Officer responsible for fundraising, marketing and external communications. 

You can be based anywhere in the world and occasional travel will be required. Seefar has been a remote-working organisation since 2014.

You will start on a full-time, 9-month consulting contract (3 month probationary period) with a fee range of USD 3,000- 3,500 per month, with the possibility of a long-term role in the Enterprise based on performance evaluation.

Job Description

To succeed in this role, you must be motivated to work hard to generate funding from donors who may not immediately recognise the opportunities that you see. It is likely that you have:

• 1-3 years of experience in donor proposal development, donor engagement and fundraising within the international development and/or humanitarian sector. 

• Knowledge of how donors in the international development sector make decisions.

• Experience developing and submitting proposals. In lieu of solid experience, you will be able to demonstrate strong conceptualisation and writing skills.

• Excellent listening skills as part of your broader influencing skills.

• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

• Ability to work autonomously within a remote and global team environment.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

The following are the primary responsibilities of the role, with estimated allocations of time and attention.

Identify opportunities and develop proposals: 80%

• Track and prioritise funding opportunities, sharing relevant information with colleagues.

• Lead or support the preparation of concept notes and proposals.

• Develop partnerships and consortiums to support proposal development and project implementation.

• Track external contacts, preparing presentations, reports, and other materials for donor meetings and external engagements.

• Liaise with donors and internal project teams to scope research and align proposals with donor interests.

• Monitor internal pipelines of project results and research to support ongoing fundraising efforts.

• Participate in meetings with key stakeholders that influence donor funding decisions.

• Manage external resources, such as graphic design or IT contractors, to enhance proposal development and communications materials.

Support donor engagement and external communications: 20%

• Pursue our donor engagement strategy and deepen our relationships with existing donors, through communications and marketing materials.

• Develop and maintain communication tools, including Seefar’s website and social media channels, to support branding and fundraising efforts.

• Assist in the creation of marketing materials, reports, and other communications that advance Seefar’s external visibility and engagement with donors.

• Organise or attend seminars, workshops and conferences that have relevance to Seefar’s reputation and fundraising.

Working with Seefar

Current and former personnel have noted the points below as positive features of Seefar’s work environment and culture:

• The Enterprise combines entrepreneurialism with a focus on social impact.

• You work with highly diverse people and across a diversity of contexts.

• There is a high level of trust that supports you to work autonomously.

• The people in the Enterprise encourage innovation and experimentation.

• Achieving results is prioritised over rigid structures and workflows.

• You are never bored and always challenged.

Current and former personnel have noted the points below as negative features of Seefar’s work environment and culture:

• Collaborating with geographically dispersed teams requires flexibility and patience.

• Working remotely can make you feel isolated and so requires you to invest time in communication.

• Travel schedules can sometimes be heavy.

• It can be fast paced so you need to be productive and able to prioritise effectively.

To Apply for this Role

To apply for this role, complete our online application form by 15 October 2024. Before starting your application, prepare the following documents:

1. CV in Word or PDF format. You will upload this in our online application form.

2. Introductory letter (Word or PDF) that includes:

• A 1-2 paragraph example of your experience in proposal development, detailing the context, your role, methods used, and the result. Highlight examples involving new ideas for fundraising in areas where your organisation lacked brand recognition.

• A 1-paragraph describing a time when you had to prioritise competing deadlines. How did you ensure all tasks were completed on time?

Seefar is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

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