nairobi cityKE
full-time
bachelor
10 months ago11/11/202312/11/2023
- closed
About Us
Space for Giants is an international conservation organisation that protects Africa’s remaining natural ecosystems and the large wild animals they contain, while bringing major social and economic value to local communities and national governments. We have three thematic pillars of work to achieve our mission which are: 1) The protection and management of natural ecosystems and associated value creation for local citizens; 2) Combating the illegal wildlife trade; and 3) Promoting Human-Wildlife Coexistence. We pride ourselves on our highly collaborative approach with national governments, recognising the importance of being relevant to elected leaders and their constituents, striving to ensure that our conservation work is aligned with their priorities. Grounded in world class science, we bring high quality technical expertise and experience to inform and deliver our conservation programmes, wherever we work. To learn more visit: www.spaceforgiants.org
Role Summary
Space for Giants is looking to recruit an Executive Assistant (Fundraising) to support the fundraising team in its activities. As Executive Assistant (Fundraising), the successful applicant will be an important co-ordination point for the wider fundraising team and will be a provider of administrative support in aiding the Fundraising Manager in knitting the fundraising group together and thereby aiding its productivity, as well as coordinating with other departments and individuals within Space for Giants.
Specifically, the successful applicant’s tasks will include being a) responsible for supporting the fundraising team in ensuring that it has the necessary marketing and other such materials needed for them to successfully approach donors (competent graphic design skills are a key requirement for this post); b) aiding the team in setting up meetings, organising travel plans and other such logistics-related activities necessary for the successful delivery of their duties, including the taking of minutes; c) supporting the Fundraising Team on the successful delivery of fundraising events, including the managing of invitation lists.
The Executive Assistant (Fundraising) will be part of a broader Fundraising Department and will be expected to work closely with and have good relations with their colleagues, as well as with individuals across the wider Space for Giants family so as to have a good understanding of the work of the charity and its conservation objectives. A passion for conservation is beneficial.
Job Description
Performance Criteria
1. Supporting the fundraising team via provision of necessary marketing and other such materials required for them to successfully approach donors projects:
2. Administrative and logistical support
a. Support the Fundraising Team on a day-to-day basis, this includes but is not limited to:
b. Main point of contact and interface between the Fundraising Department and the below, ensuring meetings are scheduled, minuted and action points followed up and executed:
c. Coordination of the weekly fundraising calls, including preparing required documentation (i.e. pulling the necessary documents from salesforce for the team to go through)
d. Facilitating co-ordination and communication within the organisation:
3. Event organisation and support
In association with the Fundraising Manager and the wider fundraising team, support the delivery of Space for Giants events both in Kenya and internationally. This includes key support in areas such as:
4. Uphold Space for Giants’ culture and values
5. Any other relevant tasks related to the role as directed by the Fundraising Manager
Person Specification
Must have:
Ideally has:
Additional Information
Terms of Employment- Employment is a one (1) year renewable contract with probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is negotiable within the appropriate SFG salary scale depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.
Please note that only online applications will be considered. If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience, please apply via provided link. https://spaceforgiants.bamboohr.com/careers/31?source=aWQ9MTI%3D
Application Deadline: February, 08 2023 at 5.00pm EAT. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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We’re on a mission to help protect Africa’s remaining natural ecosystems and the large wild animals they contain, while bringing major social and economic value to local communities and national gover...