ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a opportunity for an internationally experienced senior fundraiser to help grow Amnesty International in Africa. The Regional Fundraising Manager is within the Global Trusts and Foundations Team at the Amnesty International Secretariat (AIIS). We provide strategic support to AI sections to deliver effective trust and foundation growth strategies aiming to increase the amount of money that is raised.
The successful candidate will support fundraising and development programmes in Amnesty’s African sections, including advising on and coordination of financial investment and other capacity building resources which will drive growth in priority markets. You will work closely with the Global Trusts and Foundations Director, the Regional Fundraising Managers in Europe, Asia and the Americas, and other fundraising staff. You will be responsible for the management and development of a number of strategic growth programmes in the Africa region.
The location of the job is in Johannesburg, Nairobi or Dakar.
ABOUT YOU
You will have proven success in planning, developing and delivering a range of fundraising programmes with an emphasis on fundraising from trusts and foundations and institutions.
The ideal candidate will have experience in an international setting, be able to work independently and have experience in developing and using monitoring and analysis tools and of working in a central support role providing technical guidance to fundraising teams across the region so that they reach their goals.
ABOUT US
Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world and have:
- more than 2 million members and supporters who drive forward our fight for rights
- more than 5 million activists who strengthen our calls for justice
Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they’re denied. And whether we’re applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we’re all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.
At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.
Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.
For further information on our benefits, please visit https://www.amnesty.org/en/careers/benefits/
WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT
If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click ‘Apply for this Role’ below.
Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let’s get to work.
More Information
- Job City Dakar, Johannesburg, Nairobi
