The International Network for Advancing Science and Policy (INASP) is a highly experienced capacity development organisation. Based in Oxford, UK, we work with a global network of partners to strengthen research and knowledge systems for development. We have 30 years’ experience of working with universities, research institutes, national science academies, think tanks, civil society organisations, government agencies and parliaments, across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
We believe that contributing to stronger and more equitable knowledge ecosystems will enable and empower knowledge producers and users to address key development challenges and improve lives. To realise this, we work to strengthen the capacity of individuals and institutions to produce, share and use research and knowledge, in support of national development.
Since our inception in 1992, INASP has designed and delivered hundreds of effective interventions to strengthen capacity and make knowledge systems more equitable in over 25 countries. We focus on research capacity and communications, especially for early career researchers, teaching and learning in higher education, and gender equity, all focusing on research and knowledge systems in the Global South.
The Role
This is an exciting time for fundraising and communication in the international development sector. The whole landscape of operational agencies and funders is changing fast. We are looking for an experienced and innovative Fundraising Coordinator to support and improve our existing business development and fundraising activities, and to help us to develop new ones fit for the new era. The Fundraising Coordinator will report to the Partnerships and Business Development Manager but will also work with the Executive Director and other staff across the organisation to deepen our knowledge of funders and investors, to identify and pursue opportunities, and to produce the communication materials necessary to support this and maintain INASPs visibility.
Key responsibilities include:
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Maintaining and developing our Microsoft Dynamics CRM for funders, partners, associates, and opportunity pipeline, and Microsoft SharePoint knowledge base on funders, opportunities and proposals.
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Leading on opportunity prospecting: maintaining and developing the list of relevant funders and funding databases identifying those which might be worth pursuing and then supporting the development of proposals.
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Supporting campaigns including sending mailings, managing and dealing with queries and triaging responses leading to new business, and engaging with supporters.
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Working with the programme team to help develop and format specific communication products to support business development and fundraising activities.
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Working with the Executive Director, Director of Programmes and other staff to help develop and format other organization-wide communication products e.g. general information pages on the website, external newsletters and the annual review and social media
We are looking for candidates who have
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An undergraduate degree and significant experience supporting business development in small and medium sized organisations, in particular supporting fundraising from institutional funders and /or trusts and foundations
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Experience of analysing funder strategic priorities and requirements, identifying potential funders for a range of possible programme areas and summarising for guidance purposes
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Experience of supporting the production of proposals and supporting online donations and marketing campaigns
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Excellent organisational and administrative skills and experience of maintaining and using a CRM system
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Strong inter-personal and influencing skills and ability to build good relationships and work with INASP colleagues and associates.
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Excellent communication skills particularly written presentation skills, writing for the web and social media
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A flexible and positive approach to change and a willingness to adapt to respond way to changing contexts and external demands
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Demonstrable commitment to INASP’s values: In it together; Making change last; Every voice counts; Doing things right.
Terms
Salary: £27,000 - £35,000 depending on experience or national equivalent consultancy fee if based outside the UK, and pro-rata if part time.
Term: Prefer full-time, but could consider part-time
Location: Flexible – anywhere +/- 3 hours of UK time.
Employment type: If based in the UK: Standard UK employment contract. If based outside the UK: a consultancy arrangement which provides a locally equivalent income and benefits.
How to apply:
Applications should be submitted via our online application system
You will need to submit:
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A full CV
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A personal statement of no more than 2 sides of A4 outlining how you meet the essential and/or desirable criteria in the job description and what you would bring to the role
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Details of your right to work in the UK: either a) UK/EEA/Swiss citizen (except Croatian nationals who require ARC documentation); or b) details of work permit /visa.
We will interview on a rolling basis.
Successful candidates selected for interview will be notified and sent interview details including advance preparation requirement.
Please note we reserve the right to close applications early if a large number of applications are received.
Data Protection
As part of your application to work for INASP you will share some personal information with us, like your name, address, telephone number and email address. We will only use that information to process your application and to monitor recruitment statistics. We will not share it with any third parties without your permission.
Personal information about unsuccessful candidates will be held securely for 6 months after the recruitment exercise has been completed, it will then be destroyed or deleted. We retain de-personalized statistical information about applicants to help inform our recruitment activities, but no individuals are identifiable from that data.
If you are subsequently employed by INASP, we will compile a file relating to your employment. The information contained in it will be kept secure and will only be used for purposes directly relevant to your employment. Once your employment with INASP has ended we will retain your file for 6 years in accordance with our retention schedule and then delete it.
Safeguarding
INASP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.