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