Note: This posting is for one open position in one of the listed FRI countries of operations.
Established in 1979, Farm Radio International is a Canadian non-profit organization working with African radio stations to create and sustain quality interactive radio programming that meets the information and communication rights, at scale, of rural and marginalized communities in sub-Saharan Africa. With our partners, Farm Radio implements a wide range of communication for development projects centering on food and nutrition security, climate change, gender equality, and basic health. Over 1,350 radio stations from 38 countries participate in Farm Radio’s network. Hundreds of stations use our program models and resources to design and deliver thousands of hours of interactive radio programs every year. Our communication solutions are designed to respond to and transform gender relations and ensure the participation of women, youth, and marginalized groups at each stage of program design and delivery processes. FRI is committed to gender equality and inclusion as a cross-cutting priority as well as an end in itself.
Farm Radio is looking for a candidate to join a small Program Development team focused on securing continued and new funding to support FRI’s mission, strategies, and growth. The person will support in the identification, design, coordination, writing and submission of winning proposals and opportunities across the organisation, working closely with the country and Specialty Services teams. They will support the management and tracking of the funding pipeline through Salesforce CRM.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
The PD Officer plays a critical role in handling country-led and global-led proposal processes, supporting consultations, negotiations, and pipeline management. They will coordinate and conduct risk reviews, write concepts and proposals and coordinate budget development. They will also support in building the capacity of country teams to effectively generate in-country opportunities through funder networking and engagement.
With support from the Senior Manager for Program Development, and working with Senior Program Officers, Country Team Leads and Specialty teams, the PD Officer will contribute to the effective implementation of PD strategies and tasks to the highest standards and to the satisfaction of all internal and external stakeholders, specifically:
2) QUALIFICATIONS
3) Skills and attributes
FRI values ​​diversity and inclusion. Women, people with disabilities and members of other equity-seeking or marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Accommodations are available upon request in all aspects of the recruitment process.
To submit your application, send your CV, including salary expectations to jobapps@farmradio.org In the subject line, please indicate Application-PD Officer. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Tagged as: Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Farm Radio International, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, Uganda
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