Background and Partner Organization

Our renowned partner organisation, which has an excellent reputation both regionally and internationally, is a non-profit organisation that has set itself the goal of promoting peace and social cohesion. It does this by supporting peace initiatives and educational projects. With an established network and the active presence of project managers and youth workers throughout Kyrgyzstan, our partner organisation offers an inspiring environment for development professionals. Working with young people, the focus is on conflict transformation – a vibrant dynamic in which innovative ways for a harmonious future are created together with young people. Use your passion for social justice and youth work and become part of the highly motivated team at our partner organisation Institute for Peace and Democracy (IPD) and actively shape a future in which peace projects can develop their full potential.

You will be involved in peace policy programmes, impact-oriented planning, monitoring and evaluation as well as diversification of project funds.

IPD is based in Bishkek, an exciting metropolis to build strategic collaborations and partnerships for resource mobilisation.

Job Scope

You will make a valuable contribution to IPD achieving its funding targets, for example by supporting colleagues in the development and implementation of an effective fundraising strategy.

In particular, you are responsible for the following:

Designing a fundraising strategy for sustainable funding sources
Advice on identifying and approaching potential donor organisations
Conception and implementation of training courses in third-party funding
Specialist advice on project applications, monitoring, evaluation and reporting
Participation in knowledge management to effectively capture and share findings
Establishing and maintaining partnerships to increase the visibility of the organisation

Profile

A relevant degree (at least a Bachelor’s degree)
Work experience in development project management
Good written and spoken English skills
Strong analytical and systemic thinking skills
Enjoy promoting colleagues and building collaborations
Sensitivity and interest in the regional conflict context
Openness and motivation for social integration into the Kyrgyz culture

Please note that citizenship of a Member State of the European Union or Switzerland is a formal requirement; also that this vacancy is subject to final approval by the end of April.

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: