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Job Title

Grants Officer

Location

Mae Sot, Tak Province, Thailand

Travel Requirements

Domestic

Salary Range

THB 15,000- THB 25,000 per month

Length of Contract

One year with possibility of extension.

Who Can Apply

Thai

Relationships

Reports to

Grants Manager

Supervises

Direct: None.

Indirect: None

Others: None.

Coordinates with

Internal: Operations and Program, Board, Sub-Committee

External: Partner organizations, Donors, Thai government, Corporations

Financial/Budget

Direct:  Fundraising budget

Indirect: None.

Responsibilities

Summary

Suwannimit Foundation is a Thailand registered foundation working towards the operational capacity and programmatic impact of its civil service organization partners; and paving ways to increase access to and sustainability of social services for marginalized persons living along the Thailand-Myanmar border.

We are currently seeking for a person to fill-up our Grants Officer position.  This person will play a major role in ensuring that Suwannimit has the financial resources to meet programmatic and operational needs through leading the designing and updating of fundraising strategy focusing on Thailand-based donors, at the same time, taking part in the overall financial sustainability strategies.

This position will give the selected candidate opportunities to grow on this role with tailored support and mentoring. This person will be given the opportunity to take on higher roles upon successful attainment of set goals. To be successful, a person applying for this position must be self-assured that this is the kind of profession he/she will be pursuing and has a long term goal of utilizing this profession to support the causes of local nonprofit organizations.

Job Specific

Role 1: Conduct research and facilitate the devising of funding strategies to meet the foundation’s needs (30%)

Develop an organization-wide fundraising strategy and work plan including tactics for raising unrestricted income – consider all types including statutory, philanthropy, private sector, trusts, and mass audience fundraising

Assist in compiling and maintaining a database of international and local donor organizations (international foundations, bilateral and multilateral agencies and private corporations offering donations) and work to establish contacts

Regularly monitor donor websites and identify and inform donor opportunities matching the work of the organization

Undertake independent research in finding alternative resources for long-term sustainability of the organization (e.g. income generation, social enterprises, ideas for effective resource mobilization) and regularly provide findings to the Executive Director and Subcommittee

Role 2: Create proposals for new funding for the foundation and manage strong strategic relationships with donors (35%)

Lead writing of compelling proposals for grants, with support from Grants Manager, Executive Director and Program Director/Coordinators, and ensure timely submissions and compliance to donor guidelines

Ensure that accurate and up-to-date information is maintained on all submissions, grant-funded projects, and donors

Develop and deepen existing donor relationships, ensuring that the organization maintains effective communications and good relations with our donor partners, ensuring they are updated on our work and achievements

Keep Grants Manager, Executive Director, Board and Subcommittee up-to-date on changing donor priorities and ensure that new funding opportunities are identified and shared in a timely manner

Role 3: Manage organization’s media presence to increase the foundation’s profile and reputation within the donor community (35%)

Maintain the foundation’s website and spotlights in other websites, including regularly providing updates on the organization’s work and progress

With support from other staff, develop marketing/communications material for the organization (e.g. brochure, website, annual report, poster, etc.)

With support from Grants Manager, Executive Director, coordinate forums as needed to improve exposure and connection (e.g. Donor Meetings)

Represent the organization at meetings with donors and external events

Be point of contact for donors to the organization, and effectively channel inquiries to other staff members as needed

Organize or provide assistance in organizing any fundraising events for the organization

General

    Other ad-hoc duties as needed

Position Requirements

Area

Essentials

Desirable

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications or other related courses

Work Experience

At least 2 years in marketing, sales, campaigns, advocacy, or fundraising

Active role as a fundraiser

Experience with international donors and donors in Thailand

Skills/Knowledge/Aptitude

Working knowledge in:

Independent research

Computer skills: MS Office programs, electronic correspondence, basic digital media design and website management

Managing Facebook page

Excellent presentation skills

Strong ability in marketing, communications, and public relations

Strong ability in relationship building and management

Advance knowledge in proposal writing and reporting.

Working knowledge on logframes.

Language(s)

Thai proficiency with basic English

Proficient in both Thai and English writing and speaking

Motivation

Special interest in improving the works of grassroots organizations

Self-motivated, and a self –starter but able to work as part of a team

Other

Willing and able to work on occasional evenings and weekends to support fundraising activities

Application Details

Please send your CV and letter of interest to HR@suwannimit.org. Closing date of application will be on March 20, 2016. Please indicate in your subject line “Job Application: Grants Officer”.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.