- Do you want to do work that really matters? Help us end avoidable blindness.
- Internship opportunity based in Nairobi, Kenya.
- Closing Date: Monday, 23rd September 2024.
ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION
The Foundation is an international development organisation working to prevent blindness and restore sight. We continue to carry on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. The Foundation is known around the world as an organisation that works with purpose and determination. With a reputation for excellence, we are well known for making change happen.
The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25 countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as Australia. The Foundation has restored sight to more than 3 million people worldwide. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realising our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind, or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health.
We are also proud to announce we were awarded the Employer of Choice Award (Public Sector and NFP) at the 2022 Australian HR Awards. The Foundation is also endorsed and in partnership with The Life You Can Save.
To find out more about our work, please visit our website https://www.hollows.org
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Business Development Intern will provide direct support to the Business Development Lead- EA by assisting in undertaking a comprehensive, robust and deepened donor mapping and intelligence gathering exercise for the EA region (primarily- Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi & Tanzania), aimed at deepening the understanding of the EA donor environment, priorities, needs and trends to help identify opportunities and potential targets for The Foundation. The donor mapping exercise will explore opportunities among FHF’s traditional donor bases, as well as from other funding sources – primarily bilateral donors, local and global foundations with interest in EA, local private sector actors and corporates (CSR opportunities), global corporates and potential high net-worth individuals aligned with the Foundation’s core values and ethics.
ABOUT YOU
You should possess excellent proficiency in English, both written and spoken, along with strong skills in the MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Additionally, you must be capable of working efficiently in a fast-paced, self-directed environment while meeting deadlines. The ability to manage your workload independently, multitask, and prioritize tasks effectively is essential. A keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to learning are also key attributes for this role.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Help gather information on corporate social responsibility (CSR) opportunities from major in-country and regional corporates & their foundations e.g. Safaricom Foundation, Barclays Bank, Equity Bank, I&M Bank, KCB Foundation, etc.
- Assist in researching and mapping key Foundations donors in East Africa, including MasterCard Foundation, CIFF, and Aga Khan Foundation, among others.
- Help identify and profile smaller and medium international, pan-African, regional and in-country Foundations in East Africa.
- Assist in researching major bilateral donors and their priorities, including opportunities for local engagement and funding at in-country Embassies and Missions: these include but are not limited to Embassy/FCDO; US Embassy/USAID; European Commission; JICA; Nordic Embassies/SIDA, NORAD, FIDA, DANIDA; The Embassy of The Netherlands; The Embassy of Switzerland/SDC, DMZ & GIZ & Middle Eastern donors etc.
- Help map potential opportunities through East Africa development banks, including but not limited to: African Development Bank; KfW Development Bank, Islamic Development Bank etc.
- Explore donors’ country and regional plans and identify alignment with The Foundation’s program niche. eYFqZzG BVUcJh
- Help identify donor budgets, funding cycles, and key contacts.
- Support other tasks as directed by the team related to the Public Affairs Division and resource plans for East African countries.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
- Graduated in the last 1 year with a degree in Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, International Studies & Development, or related courses.
- Good at capturing, analysing and presenting knowledge to a high standard of quality.
- Well organised, flexible, excellent interpersonal and proficient time management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and eager to learn.
- Good Microsoft skills (focus on Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
How we recognise your contribution
Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you.
To find out more about our benefits click here
APPLICATIONS
Applications should be made via the Apply button and should include your resume.
Applications Close: Monday, 23rd September 2024
The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children and community partners in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.
Please be advised:
- Fred Hollows Foundation will never ask for a fee during any stage of the recruitment process.
- All active roles are advertised directly on our website here.
- Please note we will not be accepting CVs via agencies for this role.
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