Marketing and Fundraising Coordinator at help2kids

Job description

help2kids is looking for a motivated Marketing and Fundraising Coordinator. Gain great experience working with a small NGO in Tanzania!

help2kids is a young, dynamic Swiss-based NGO operating in Africa. Our objective is to give some of the most vulnerable children in Tanzania and Malawi access to the basic necessities that all children deserve; education, food, healthcare, shelter, and a loving family environment so that they can break out of the cycle of poverty and live happy, productive lives.

We are currently seeking a Marketing and Fundraising Coordinator to manage our growing marketing and fundraising needs for our projects in Tanzania and Malawi. This is a great position for someone who is passionate about improving children's lives, social media savvy, has some fundraising experience, a good writer /editor, and wants to be part of an international team.

To learn more about us, please visit www.help2kids.org and www.friendlygecko.com

Marketing (45%)

Planning and posting regular social media updates (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) Tanzania and Malawi
Lead on and develop communication and marketing plan for help2kids, including the development of materials and campaigns including the quarterly report, email campaigns and regular blog posting
Update and improve website content (English and German)
Advertise and update content about our programs on various volunteer platforms
Photo and video content
Responsible for digital and print marketing/promotional material (banners, postcards, flyers, etc.)
Coordinating marketing efforts between Tanzania and Malawi
Working together with Field Managers in Tanzania and Malawi and Head Office in Switzerland on specific cross border and international marketing projects

Fundraising (50%)

Identify and cultivate relationships with potential new donors
Work closely with the international fundraising team to contribute to fundraising and partnership efforts
Researching and writing fundraising proposals for all Projects, as well as managing donor database
Coordinating fundraising team in Tanzania and providing support
Actively seeking out CSR partnerships both in Tanzania and internationally.
Develop and monitor implementation of fundraising strategies and plans
Work with management team in Tanzania to collect relevant information for donor reports

Administration and Coordination (5%)

Produce weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual fundraising and marketing updates for review by the management team / HO in Switzerland
Participate in and contribute to management Team meetings
Support management team with their responsibilities, including acting as cover whilst members are on leave
Other marketing and fundraising tasks, as requested

Person Specification

Things we are looking for in the ideal candidate:

Fluency in English (Additional languages - Swahili and German considered great advantage in this position)
Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English
Ability to work with limited resources in a sometimes challenging environment
Experience with Photography and using a DSLR camera
Proficiency working with basic web programs/ CMS Wordpress, and must be able to use Microsoft Office, Photoshop, and InDesign
Strong networking skills
Work well under minimal supervision and be self-motivated
Excellent organizational skills and time management skills
Proven ability to work under pressure, in a fast paced working environment
A passion for working with children and youth
Willingness to participate in the children's lives in a positive way and set a good example by your behavior at all times
Work well with team of local staff, international staff and volunteers
Be willing to live in a dormitory at our guest house (www.friendlygecko.com) shared with volunteers (6 bed room)
Commitment of at least one year
Previous development experience preferred
Must have the required documentation to allow you to legally work in the United Republic of Tanzania.