Fundraising and Public Relations Professional (f/m/x) in Sierra Leone

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Dienste in Übersee gGmbH (DÜ) sucht seit gut 60 Jahren Entwicklungshelferinnen und Entwicklungshelfer für Partnerorganisationen von Brot für die Welt. DÜ wählt diese ökumenisch und entwicklungspolitisch engagierten Fachkräfte nach standardisierten Verfahren aus, schult sie in intensiver, mehrwöchiger Vorbereitung auf den Dienst und begleitet sie während der Zeit im Ausland und nach der Rückkehr.

 

Brot für die Welt ist das weltweit tätige Entwicklungswerk der evangelischen Kirchen in Deutschland. In mehr als 90 Ländern rund um den Globus befähigt das Werk arme und ausgegrenzte Menschen, aus eigener Kraft ihre Lebenssituation zu verbessern. Dabei arbeitet Brot für die Welt eng mit lokalen, oft kirchlichen Partnerorganisationen zusammen.

 

DÜ ist eine der bundesweit sieben vom Entwicklungshelfer-Gesetz (EhfG) anerkannten Organisationen. Mit einem Vertrag nach EhfG erhalten Fachkräfte auch im Ausland eine sozialversicherungsrechtliche Absicherung nach deutschen Standards. Zudem vermittelt DÜ in Vorbereitung und Begleitung relevantes Wissen und praktische Fähigkeiten für die interkulturelle Tätigkeit mit den Menschen.

Wir freuen uns über Ihr Interesse an entwicklungspolitischer Arbeit und suchen für unsere Partnerorganisationen im globalen Süden immer qualifizierte Fachkräfte. Alle aktuelle Ausschreibungen finden Sie hier.

Ihre Initiativbewerbung können Sie uns hier schicken.

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Dienste in Übersee gGmbH (DÜ) has been looking for development workers for partner organisations of Bread for the World for a good 60 years. DÜ selects these ecumenically and developmentally committed professionals according to standardised procedures, trains them in intensive preparation for the service lasting several weeks and accompanies them during their time abroad and after their return.

Bread for the World is the worldwide development agency of the Protestant churches in Germany. In more than 90 countries around the globe, the organisation empowers poor and marginalised people to improve their living conditions through their own efforts. Bread for the World works closely with local, often church-based partner organisations.

DÜ is one of the seven organisations in Germany recognised by the German Development Aid Act (EhfG). With a contract according to the EhfG, professionals receive social security coverage according to German standards abroad. In addition, DÜ imparts relevant knowledge and practical skills for intercultural work with people in preparation and accompaniment.

We appreciate your interest in development policy work and are always looking for qualified professionals for our partner organisations in the Global South. You can find all current vacancies here.

You can send us your speculative application here.

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Background

 Aims of the organisation

As a dynamic youth service organisation with an ecumenical focus, the Young Men’s Christian Association Sierra Leone (YMCA-SL) has broad access to the youth population in both rural and urban areas.

 Currently, 70% of the youth in Sierra Leone are unemployed or only marginally employed. To enable young people to receive training, the YMCA-SL runs its own youth hostel, restaurants and a fitness centre. In addition, the holistic programmes include the promotion of peace and human rights, gender equality, free health care and the participation of young people in social decision-making processes.

 The professional’s place of residence is Freetown. The location is currently not advisable for families with small children.

 

 Job Scope

You support the YMCA-SL in strengthening its financial base to holistically promote the skills and development of young people in Sierra Leone.

 Specifically, you will be responsible for the following:

  • Identifying potential donor and partner organisations for future funding as well as developing strategies and implementing concepts for acquiring new sources of funding (e.g. crowdfunding, fundraising, etc.).
  • The organisation and implementation of training on the topic of third-party fundraising for colleagues and board members.
  • The improvement and development of public relations materials for the various projects (website, creation of small films for YouTube, social media/Facebook, DVDs; creation of brochures and posters, contribution to the annual report).
  • The review of the current revenue generating YMCA-SL business units (Restaurant, Youth Hostel, Fitness Club) and optimisation of the marketing strategy.

You will report directly to the Secretary General of YMCA-SL.
 

Profile

  • You have a task-related university degree (Master’s level), e.g. social or political science, journalism or business administration, with relevant further training.
  • Your very good oral and written communication skills in English enable you to work with different stakeholders.
  • You have practical experience in fundraising and communication, preferably in an international context.
  • Passing on knowledge e.g. in workshops is part of your repertoire.
  • Your enjoyment of creative work in a team and your intercultural sensitivity qualify you to diplomatically accompany change processes.
  • Your work is characterised by gender-sensitive communication.

Citizenship of a Member State of the European Union or Switzerland is required.
 

Benefits provided by Bread for the World and Dienste in Übersee 
Bread for the World provides a framework in which the professionals of Dienste in Übersee share their knowledge and skills with people of another culture.

Supportive cooperation, mutual learning and intercultural exchange are enabled by:

  • Individual preparation
  • Three year contract with benefits in accordance with the German Development Aid Workers Act
  • Coaching

 

Interested?
Please upload your application now.

Our new job portal with all current job advertisements can be found here.

 

Dienste in Übersee gGmbH is a 100% subsidiary of the
Protestant Agency for Diakonia and Development
with the brand Bread for the World

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More details

Working hours (%): 80-100%

Type of contract: Consultant

Duration: 3 years

Education level: Bachelor’s degree/Higher diploma

Macro-area: Sub-Saharan Africa

Level of experience: Professional, 3 to 5 years

Area of work: Advocacy, Media and Communication

Area of work: Education, Learning and Training

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