Fundraising Consultant of the programme: «Consolidation of a network of NGOs specializing in labour migration within Russia, A At Caritas France – Secours Catholique

CONTEXT

The multi-year Migration project implemented in Russia, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan was originally set up by Secours Catholique Caritas France on an experimental basis in 2016. Since then, in view of the relevance of the project to respond to ever-increasing needs in this area, the project has been renewed each year with the same objective, namely to promote and protect the rights of migrants and their families in the Russian Federation – the country of destination – and in the countries of departure, in accordance with international conventions and treaties. The Migration project aims three specific objectives:

– Active participation of migrants and their families in the protection of their rights, freedoms and interests

– Effective provision of legal aid to migrants through an efficient referral system

– Active and effective cooperation of actors and/or stakeholders influencing the situation of migrants in countries of departure and destination at national and international levels.

The Migration project involves a network of six partners:Caritas Armenia (Armenia), “Tong Jahoni” (Russia), “RCE-Resource Center for Elderly”, “Insan-Leilek”, “Community Integration” (Kyrgyzstan) and Barkaror Hayot (Uzbekistan)

For more information, visit the project website: migranty.org

CONTRACT DURATION

This is a full remote part-time consultant position for one year, with a possibility to extend the mission. Time required is estimated as 5 days/month. The mission will start on March 22, 2023 and conclude on March 21, 2024.

We are ideally seeking someone based in one of the four countries of implementation (Russia, Armenia, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan), but are open to candidates based elsewhere if all other qualifications are met.

We are expecting the consultant to attend the annual project workshop with partners and other interested stakeholders (donors, government representatives) on project results and lessons learned. The annual project workshop is a 5 day-mission planed in Uzbekistan in late September or early October 2023. The mission-related expenditures, transportation, visas, meals, and other administrative costs will be reimbursed based on an invoice with actual expenditures justified by original bills according to SCCF policy.

MAIN OBJECTIVES

Under the overall responsibility of the Head of the Asia and Eastern Europe Department of the International Action and Advocacy Direction of the Secours Catholique – Caritas France, and having as referents the Project Officer for Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Russia and the Migration project Coordinator of the Secours Catholique – Caritas France, the fundraisng consultant will be in charge of:

• Supporting partners and the SCCF in identifying potential donors and writing proposals
• Developing partners’ fundraising knowledge-skills-tools through online capacity building meetings
• Ensuring program cohesion by coordinating partners’ fundraising proposals, events and objectives

RESPONSIBILITES

• Identify prospective donors and assist partners to approach potential donors, granters and sponsors
• Work with partners to initiate and build relationships with foundations, corporations, donors and secure funding
• Liaise with potential donors, granters and sponsors if needed
• Support partners in organizing fundraising campaigns and activities
• Work with partners to create, maintain potential donor database and develop stewardship program aimed at cultivating deeper ties with donors.
• Train partners to write proposals, templates, guidelines and to prepare budget and financial reports
• Guide partners to adapt their proposals to access more grants
• Maintain partners’ cooperation for reaching more competitive call for proposals
• Ensure internal information flow and tracking SCCF partners ‘fundraising activities
• Coordinate the fundraising strategy with the social media and advocacy consultants

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Prerequisites

• Only duly registered independent consultant or employee of a consulting firm may answer
• Health, medical evacuation, accident and personal liability insurance is required

Experience

• A minimum of 5 year related experience, ideally in the nonprofit development field with demonstrated experience in human rights sector
• A proven record of securing major contributions from foundations, corporations, governmental organizations, and additional sources
• Extensive knowledge of, and connections in, the CIS region philanthropic organizations, and/or fundraising ecosystem related to the Migration topics
• Master’s degree in political science, international studies, communication, marketing or related field
• A broad communications skillset, including: strategy development, alliance-building, campaign implementation and materials development
• Proven ability to engage constructively with a variety of stakeholders, including governmental organizations
• Excellent communication, marketing and organizational skills
• Excellent command of Russian and English (written / oral ) are required
• Excellent knowledge of the CIS region, good understanding of the Eurasian Economic Union structure and its agreements with member states
• Thorough understanding of migration issues in CIS region would be an asset
• Experience working on donor-funded development or human rights projects is desirable

Skills

• Self-directed and self-motivated, with a strong sense of appropriate processes to facilitate buy-in and consensus
• A team player, interpersonal skills
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Digital and Social Media mechanism
• Strictly follow safety measures and code of conduct
• At ease working across cultures and time-zones