Institutional and Corporate Partnership Development Advisor – Asia

SOS Children’s Villages International is the umbrella organisation for the global federation of SOS Children’s Villages. As a non-governmental social development organisation, we support children without parental care and families in difficult living conditions through services in care, education, health and emergency relief, and we advocate for the rights of children and young people, in alliance with a great diversity of partners. We are committed for safeguarding and protecting children in our programmes by having zero tolerance policy in this regard. We are further committed to provide a safe environment for staff and children, young people and adults with whom we work, where human rights are respected and upheld, and healthy relations fostered by building organisational systems, capacity, and awareness on PSHEA (prevention and protection against sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse) guidelines. All our co-workers are obliged to follow SOS regulation on Child and Youth Safeguarding, PSHEA and Code of Conduct. We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We work in 137 countries and territories, reaching over one million children, young people, families and caregivers each year. To support us with this important responsibility we are now looking for a committed individual to fill the position of:

Institutional and Corporate Partnership Development Advisor – Asia

(International Office Asia)

Mission

The position will take an entrepreneurial and front ending approach to growing Institutional and corporate partnerships for SOS Children’s Villages in the region by developing regional partnerships and building fundraising capacities in Asia.

Location: International Office Region-Asia, Faridabad, India or Asian Member Associations where SOS Children’s Villages is located.

Contract Period: One year (Renewable)

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Create opportunities and build regional Institutional and corporate partnerships by collaborating with institutional and corporate donors, foundations etc. in order to contribute to financial sustainability of the member associations in Asia.
• Build fundraising capacities in the member associations in Asia in order to grow income by providing hands on support and strategic advice as required.
• Inspire countries in Asia to adopt a business development and market orientation approach supplemented with an effective partnership strategy to diversify fundraising revenues.
• Collaborate with the fundraising teams in the International Office to expand global corporate partnerships and institutional funding in Asia.
• Coordinate reporting requirements for global corporate partnerships of SOSCVI and implementation of institutional grants in close coordination with member associations in Asia, International office and funding associations.

Requirements

Key Qualifications & Experience:

• Desired qualification is Bachelors in development/social sciences (Sociology, Development studies, International Relations or related field)/ Business Administration.
• Should have work-experience of 6-10 years in Institutional/Corporate Fundraising or program implementation in non-profit organisations in Asian countries. International/regional exposure in this area will be an added advantage.
• Thorough understanding of program design and development especially in Child Rights, Child Protection, Education, Livelihoods, Gender etc.
• Proven ability to coordinate and write winning proposals for large institutional donors in Asia.
• Understanding of and familiarity with the institutional (bi-multi-lateral, foundation) and CSR donor landscape and practices in the Asia region and internationally. Must be quick to spot trends and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
• Exposure to Salesforce and Power BI.

Essential Values, Behaviors and Skills:

• Result-oriented with a strong focus on achieving targets and delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Demonstrates initiative by proactively identifying opportunities and implementing solutions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• High interpersonal skills, capable of building and maintaining strong relationships.
• Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools
• Willing to travel internationally as & when required

We Offer

• The opportunity to work with a passionate, innovative and collaborative team in multicultural environment.
• You will gain experience of working for a globally recognized organisation making a difference in the lives of children & youth.
• Excellent learning opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience and industry standards.
        

How to apply

If you are interested in this position, please send your detailed e-mail application by Aug 20, 2024. This position is being recruited on a rolling basis, and will be closed as soon as the job is offered.

* Note
This position involves working with an INGO committed to children and adult safeguarding and is subject to strict safer recruitment checks. The successful candidate will be required to go through background verification checks to verify their suitability to work for SOS Children’s Villages International.