Head of Fundraising at Oxfam South Africa 167 views0 applications

ASSIGNMENT        
Oxfam South Africa is seeking an outstanding individual to launch and lead public fundraising in South Africa which involves developing an ambitious strategy to deliver significant levels of unrestricted income and build a movement of inspired supporters of Oxfam in South Africa. The ideal candidate will have substantial fundraising and management experience, a talent for building relationships and a proven track record in securing funds from different fundraising channels.
Oxfam South Africa is Oxfam’s first African affiliate. Oxfam’s 2020 strategy is working towards a more influential and representational presence in the global south to become more globally balanced. The Head of Fundraising for Oxfam South Africa is thus a key role: creating a unique opportunity for a talented candidate to drive public fundraising in South Africa, with the full support of the wider Oxfam confederation.

Opportunity Closing Date: 24 September 2017
Opportunity Type: Fixed Term Contract Dependent on Funding
Job Location: Johannesburg

REQUIREMENTS
Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• A proven track record in delivering successful public fundraising strategies with a focus on individual giving: can provide a strong vision for supporter acquisition, retention and development.
• Individual giving experience in a range of fundraising markets, ideally including South Africa and in a market entry context.
• Forward thinking, innovative and dynamic with a problem-solving approach.
• Excellent planning, organisational, analytical, budgeting, numerical, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Delivery orientation and ability to inspire and work collaboratively and build cohesive relationships with others to achieve outcomes.
• Strong skills in developing people and teams, significant management and leadership experience and the ability to identify and develop talent.
• Knowledgeable about international development, humanitarian work and campaigning or motivated and able to learn quickly.
• Strong commitment to Oxfam’s mission and values and to ethical fundraising.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, a Postgraduate Qualification will be advantageous
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development relevant to the role purpose and level will be highly advantageous

Essential Aptitudes

• Innovative management style
• Energy, enthusiasm and flair to work hard and achieve ambitious targets
• The self-confidence, composure and stature to inspire respect and credibility at all levels, both inside and outside the organisation
• Courteous, diplomatic and tactful
• Self-motivated
• Proactive and delivery focused approach
• Flexible; able to work on own or part of team
• Enthusiasm for new challenges
• Organised
• Committed to quality, continuous improvement

HOW TO APPLY
Please send a Letter of Application stating the skills and approach that you would bring to the post with your CV/resume (no photos) in strict confidence by email only to: [email protected]
Please let us know where you saw the post advertised. Please ensure that application documents (CV+Letter of Application) are sent as Word documents with the titles “your name cover letter” and “your name CV”
Please put “Oxfam South Africa – Head of Fundraising” in the email subject line.

Oxfam South Africa (OZA) reserves the right to not fill the position and / or to modify, remove or withdraw the job advert before the stipulated closing date.
Oxfam South Africa is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

This work opportunity is open to South African Nationals, individuals who have acquired permanent residency status in South Africa or individuals who will have acquired the right to live and work in South Africa.