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:Â JA Worldwide
- Location:Â Ghana
- State:Â Accra
- Job type:Â 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 info@ja-africa.org. Please include the job title in your subject line.
