JA Worldwide Recruitment for Development and Partnerships Manager

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for JA Worldwide Recruitment for Development and Partnerships Manager.

JA Worldwide is a global non-profit youth organization founded in 1919 by Horace A. Moses, Theodore Vail, and Winthrop M. Crane. .

Job Description

• Company: JA Worldwide
• Location: Ghana
• State: Accra
• Job type: Full-Time

Responsibilities

Reporting to the CEO of JA Africa, this newly created position will play a central role in identifying new opportunities for funding and then carefully building and cultivating those relationships.

• Identify and generate leads and turn them into opportunities for revenue
• Negotiate and close grants. Integrate contract requirements with business operations and, along with the Grants and Program Manager, ensure all administration relating to grants are completed effectively.
• Work to KPI’s and revenue targets as set by the Board
• Increase program value and impact by advocating for JA in a variety of external settings
• Research and remain current on competitors and collaborators and their activities within the sector

Requirements/Skills

• A bachelor’s degree non business administration, international development or related field
• At least 5 years of previous experience in fundraising, grant writing or corporate sales including closing grants/deals in excess of $2M
• Experience negotiating and preparing contracts
• Proven ability to build and maintain long-term relationships
• Able to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Experienced at compiling and following strict budgets
• The ability to create and present engaging and compelling presentations to internal and external audiences
• Creative problem solver who thrives when presented with a challenge
• Knowledge of social entrepreneurship and youth economic empowerment
• JA leadership or equivalent experience with successful track record in all aspects of international NGO operations
• Proficiency in French

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send a cover letter and CV/resume to [email protected]. Please include the job title in your subject line.