Job Description
Summary of Position:
To be responsible for research & development (R&D), knowledge management (KM) and fundraising (FR) for NEWAH in line with its business plan and fundraising strategy, multiyear plan (MYP) and NEWAH strategic plan 2022-2026.
Line Manager: Reports to the Director
Expected Joining Date: From 24th June 2024
Probation Period: Six Months
Salary and Benefits: Salary and other benefits as per the rules of the organization.
Job Responsibilities: - To develop and update a year wise fundraising plan and activities in line with NEWAH's business plan/ fundraising strategy, multiyear plan (MYP), R&D Framework and NEWAH strategic plan 2022-2026.
- To assess donor landscape, approaching business, local authorities, trusts, foundations, and individuals to secure funding.
- To establish network, link, and communication with major donors in country & with possible collaborative partners.
- Compile and maintain a database of international and local donor organizations (international foundations, bilateral and multilateral agencies and private cooperation offering donations).
- Maintain and update the organization website and social media regularly and observe the potential donor websites/information.
- To review the existing business plan/ fundraising strategy/ strategic plan for the following years in close consultation and guidance of the director.
- To develop concept notes, project ideas, project proposals, business plan, and ensure their timely submission to potential donors.
- Assist in preparing and finalizing the Annual Progress Report of the Organization.
- To prepare reports to donors as per their requirements and maintain a good empathy of a partner organization.
- To develop and update fundraising and communication materials such as brochures, posters, leaflets as required.
- To remain updated on local and global fundraising opportunities.
- To remain prepared with ready project proposals for submission to donors on demand at very short notice.
- To work in coordination and harmony with every staff at all levels.
- Develop and update R&D and KM framework, implement and monitor the planned activities.
- To conduct research activities at field level and synthesize the learning, organize learning sharing workshop/meetings and knowledge management activities.
- Explorer innovative and creative ideas about R&D, KM and FR activities.
- To carry out other duties as assigned by the line manager.
Person Specification:
Academic Qualification and Experience: - Master’s degree in any discipline (preference to academic background from environmental science, public health, water resource management) from recognized university with minimum three years of work experience with I/NGOs (development sector i.e. R&D, proposal writing, Knowledge Management) having minimum one year of experience in the fundraising.
- Well knowledge about the working approach of development sector (I/NGOs), familiar about the fundraising system and approach.
- Preferable to candidates who have hands-on experience in developing winning proposals and R&D works with good publications.
- Experience in the WASH sector would be an advantage.
Others: - Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills in both English & Nepali.
- Computer skills in Ms. Word, Excel, Power Point, SPSS (data analysis software) etc.
- Ability to develop proposals and concept notes.
- Ability to work hard under pressure to meet deadlines, be creative, innovate and proactive.
- Ability to initiate and complete tasks to a high standard with minimum supervision.
- A genuine interest in development and empathy with NEWAH's work and ethos.
Duty Station and Working Condition:
- This position is based in NEWAH Headquarters, Kathmandu with occasional visits to the field to understand NEWAH’s working approach and to conduct R&D activities and prepare proposals based on the ground reality.
NEWAH is committed to equity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified female and candidates from disadvantaged backgrounds to apply.
