Our vision is of a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes and where visually impaired people participate equally in society. Each year, we improve the lives of millions of people in the poorest parts of the world.

Head of Institutional Funding, Geographic Operations (Africa)
Location flexible within Africa where Sightsavers has an office
Local terms & conditions will apply

Sightsavers has a fantastic opportunity to join its Institutional Funding Team at a senior level. This is a new position within the team which will lead a team of geographically based institutional funding staff in support of income growth in line with the Institutional Funding Strategy. The role will include leading on the development of regional funding strategies, promoting a pro-active approach to intelligence gathering and resource mobilisation from decentralised donors.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience of working in institutional funding at a senior level; line management of globally based teams and experience of writing and implementing funding strategies and in developing high quality proposals and reports. Knowledge of current international development issues is essential.  You will be numerate, capable of managing multiple priorities, have excellent communication and research skills.  International travel will be required.

*Salary dependent on the location of the successful candidate although the expectation is within the range of £45-£52,000 UK equivalent.

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Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

To apply for this post, please download our application pack and return the completed application form and equal opportunities form as two separate documents to:-

hr@sightsavers.org

Closing Date: 22 May, 2013
First stage interviews: w/c 27 May 2013
Second stage interviews: w/c 10 June 2013

As an equal opportunities employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

We will be contacting short-listed candidates for interview, shortly after the closing dates. We very much regret that in view of the large number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond if you are unsuccessful. I am sure that you will understand the need to concentrate resources towards our work.