Fundraising & Grant Manager
 WaterAid
 Location: New Delhi
 Last Date: August 6, 2011
 

WaterAid is an equal opportunity employer; women and the differently abled are particularly encouraged to apply.

Fundraising & Grant Manager - Based in New Delhi

The package for the position will be around Rs.9.5 Lakh Gross per annum

WaterAid India invites applications from experienced and qualified professionals for the position of Fundraising & Grant Manager for its office in New Delhi. The package for the position will be around Rs. 9.5 lakhs Gross per annum

WaterAid is an international nongovernmental organisation focused exclusively on improving poor people’s access to safe water, improved hygiene and sanitation in developing countries. 

WaterAid has operations in 26 countries of Africa, Asia and the Pacific Region. In India WaterAid operates as a liaison Office (Country Office) in New Delhi and Additional Liaison (Regional) Offices in Bangalore, Bhopal, Lucknow, and Lucknow. In 10 states across the country WaterAid supports the work of a large number of national and regional NGOs in the provision of safe and effective water and sanitation for poor and marginalized communities. Our team of professionals includes programme, policy and finance staff. India Country Programme is one of WaterAid’s most established programmes in Asia with a total of 50 staff. WAI’s programme focus in the coming five years will be promoting and securing the rights and access to safe water, improved hygiene and sanitation for many poor people through direct services and millions more through our influencing work. This will include significant inputs of research, documentation, advocacy, networking and supporting NGOs. 

WaterAid India invites applications from experienced and qualified candidates for the position of Fundraising and Grants Manager for its Country Office in New Delhi.  The Job holder will be responsible for securing and managing funding from bilateral and multilateral agencies and other major international NGOs, foundations and Trust. The Job holder will coordinate and support the development and implementation of WAI Fundraising strategy and reports to the Head Marketing & Communications. Fundraising and Grant Manager and will work closely with Programme, policy Partnership and Finance teams. 

Essential requirements for the post are Master’s in relevant field with ten years experience, with three years of it in grant management and fund raising role.  Significant experience of corporate fundraising, competing for and securing new business, developing grant proposals and managing donor accounts. Experience of managing information on fundraising databases and Excellent verbal, written communication skills and numeracy skills 

This post is offered on a 4-year fixed-term contract normally renewable at the end of contract, however it can also be renewed as we transit into an Indian entity. 

For more information and to apply, please download the Job Description and application form http://www.wateraid.org/india/default.asp. Please note that ONLY applications submitted on WaterAid's standard application form will be considered.  Completed applications should be sent to waindhr@wateraid.org closing date: 6 August 2011. Only Shortlisted candidates will be intimated of the interview.