Fundraising and Communication Volunteers for Zambia and Uganda

African Revival is a UK-based registered charity focused on increasing the quality of education in Zambia, Uganda, and South Sudan. For our offices in Uganda and Zambia, we are now seeking 2 Fundraising and Communications Volunteers (FCV) to support our expanding fundraising strategy in collaboration with our UK head office.

African Revival's work has three elements: school management, school environment, and school resources. Together these three areas form a holistic whole for creating lasting changes in primary schools. Our aim is to work with the local communities and schools to develop a shared strategy for a period of 3-4 years. African Revival then supports the realisation of the strategy and assists the communities to develop their school into a centre of excellence. We are currently working with more than 45 schools with the aim of expanding our outreach through both local and international strategic partnerships over the next 5 years.

It is expected that within 3 years we will have an annual GBP budget of 2 million for our operations in Southern Zambia, Northern Uganda and South Sudan. The Fundraising and Communications Volunteer will be directly responsible for enabling the UK fundraising team to have the most up-to-date information for both existing and new projects.

The FCVs will also be responsible for writing up and submitting donor reports to the UK Fundraising Manager to ensure compliance with donor requirements. Documentation (photos and videos) can form part of the reporting whereby skills in photography and shooting and editing videos is very desirable.

The role is currently temporary (set at 6 months) but it is envisioned that the position will become an integral part of the implementation of a cohesive and effective fundraising and communication strategy which may lead to an extension in the contract.

Start Date

We expect that the volunteers are able to take up their positions before end of March and prefereably sooner. However, flexibility will be extended to exceptional candidates.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday but flexibility is required. It is necessary that the Fundraising and Communications Officer is willing and able to spend occasional nights at project sites under very basic conditions.

Location

African Revival's offices in Kalomo, Zambia. And African Revival's office in Gulu, Uganda.

Reporting

The Fundraising and Communications Volunteer will report to the in-country Programma Manager and the UK Fundraising Manager

Benefits

This is an unpaid position. However, African Revival will cover the cost of flight and insurance for the FCV. Shared accommodation is also provided for at the African Revival house in Kalomo/Gulu.

Job Specifications

1) Tasks and Responsibilities

• To be actively involved in the selection process of new schools including assisting to gather baseline data to African Revival's set Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation (MLE) plan.
• To formulate project concept notes in liaison with the Programmes Manager and Country Director for UK Board approval.
• To provide input into the UK fundraising strategy and provide regular updates to the UK fundraising sub-committee under the Board of Trustees.
• To submit proposals to relevant UK Trusts and Foundations in conjunction with the UK fundraising team using AR's fundraising matrix.
• To support the formulation of a media strategy which would include collecting information from our Uganda and Zambia projects for social media forums (facebook; twitter; worldeka etc.); performing regular website updates from on the ground case studies; producing short videos for youtube and an overall input in the new brand image of AR for online and printed media.
• To submit mid-term and end reports of projects to set deadlines.
• To liaise with local authorities and other agencies to ensure co-ordination of fundraising activities and avoid duplication, representing African Revival at external meetings as necessary.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager

2) Skills & Experience

Essential

• A relevant degree (English, Marketing, Media and Communications)
• Minimum of 1 years fundraising experience in a volunteer or paid capacity, preferably with a successful track record of fundraising from trusts and foundations
• Demonstrated ability to meet targets and deadlines under pressure
• Willingness to live and work with a small multicultural team in a rural location
• Experience of living and working in a developing country
• Confident user of social media forums and website development
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Hardworking and conscientious
• Outgoing and enthusiastic
• Dedicated to raising the standard of education in Africa

Desirable

• Experience of primary education systems within Southern Africa
• A fundraising qualification (certificate from the Institute of Fundraising or BOND International)
• Experience in website design, video editing and production for marketing purposes
• Knowledge of photoshop and Indesign