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THE POST:  REGIONAL FUNDING COORDINATOR

Job Summary:

The Regional Funding Coordinator reports directly to the Regional Major Gifts Manager of Greenpeace SEA and has responsibility to coordinate transnational funding received by GPSEA including all financial monitoring, grant reporting and donor relationship management. 

Transnational funding is defined as a major gift, usually a foundation grants, which is secured by one National or Regional Office (NRO) for the delivery of work at another NRO. Under Greenpeace’s operating model these grants are paid directly to the NRO responsible for delivering the work and are therefore part of that NRO’s budgeting and programme responsibilities. There are global protocols in place to manage this flow of funding within Greenpeace that are overseen by Greenpeace International (GPI).

The Regional Funding Coordinator carries out the coordination and delivery of transnational funding income within the region. In order to do this, they maintain a large network of internal regional and international Greenpeace relationships that are key to the success of transnational fundraising including the Programme Director’s office, campaign teams, finance teams and fundraising teams as well as key staff at both GPI and other Greenpeace offices. The Regional Funding Coordinator will be expected to travel extensively within the Southeast Asia region to work in Greenpeace offices and attend donor meetings. There will also be occasional international travel required to attend training and global planning meetings.  The post holder will be expected to develop and maintain excellent relationships with grant funders through strong and personal communication covering face-to-face, telephone and written communication. 

This is a full-time position based in either Manila, Bangkok, Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur.  Candidates who have the legal right to work and live in Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia are encouraged to apply 

Key Duties  

• Work with the Regional Major Gifts Manager to create and implement effective fundraising strategies, in collaboration with other Greenpeace NROs and GPI, to generate funds for Greenpeace Southeast Asia from international funders.
• Lead on the coordination of on-the-ground resources within the region, bringing together the Executive Director, Finance, Fundraising and Campaigns teams to create successful fundraising proposals and ongoing reporting and relationship building with the foundations.
• Work with other NRO’s throughout the Greenpeace network to develop new relationships with potential transnational funders to continue to grow this income stream.
• Manage the process of writing and updating Case for Support materials on an annual basis to engage new major donors in our work in our work.
• Maintain and coordinate all financial tracking and reporting systems needed to monitor and evaluate GPSEA’s transnational funding income stream and the correct expenditure of grant funds.
• Assist the Regional Major Gifts Manager to develop the regional major gifts programme where required.
• Attend major gifts special events where required to support the cultivation of new major donor prospects.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested or assigned by the Regional Major Gifts Manager and/or Fundraising Director.

Educational Background & Fundamental Qualifications

 Level of Education:      University graduate

Field of Study:               Communications, Marketing or other relevant qualification

Work Experience:         Previous experience of foundation and/or major gifts fundraising is essential and experience of working in an international NGO environment is desirable.

Competencies and Skills

Organizational Competencies            

• Teamwork & Communication: Knowledge and/or experience in working with others and presenting information, ideas, and positions in a clear manner that can easily be understood across diverse and multi-cultural audiences.
• Innovation & Change: Knowledge and/or experience in reflecting creative and imaginative thinking, an openness and flexibility to new ideas and change, and an ability to take calculated risks in order to meet organizational objectives
• Organizational, administrative and time management skills: to plan, organize and coordinate fundraising program activities; to address constant and varied demands on the position; to thrive under pressure
• Project Management: to coordinate staff across the region and internationally in order to meet the requirements of local and international funders both while securing the funding, reporting back for the duration of that funding and delivering end of project analysis and evaluations

Functional Skills          

• Excellent standard of written and spoken English.
• Financial management, budget preparation, and control: to prepare, monitor and control program budget; to provide input into long term financial and strategic planning
• Excellent report writing skills in English: in order to produce quality proposals and reporting that will satisfy and build confidence between the funder and Greenpeace
• Computer Skills: to create engaging and attractive reports and other documents; to access information

Specific Work Environment

This position requires the employee to have a flexible approach and the ability to adapt and work in different and challenging work and cultural environments, which may include flexible arrangements working in challenging field and frontline work environments.

Commitment to non-violent direct action as a means of affecting change

Willingness to work beyond normal working hours

Willingness to travel

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE APPLYING TO THIS POST

WORKING HOURS

Normal hours of work for full time Employee will be forty (40) per week or (5) days in a week, at 8 hours per day excluding an hour lunch break. This will be from Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:30 am to 6: 30 pm. Ordinary hours of work may be varied as agreed between staff and the line managers.

LEAVE

A permanent employee will be entitled to the following leaves:

Annual Leave: 20 days

Sick Leave:  30 days

Parental Leave:  As per labor laws and Greenpeace policy

Long Service Leave: 2 months paid leave after 5 years of continuous service

Compassionate leave: maximum of 5 days for the death of significant others 

SALARY

In determining salary offer for this position, Greenpeace applies its Salary Grading Process, taking into consideration the job description and applicant’s previous experience, and the organization’s salary grade. 

INSURANCE
Greenpeace provides health insurance and travel insurance to its employees. 

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Greenpeace is committed to providing its employees with learning and development opportunities to be able to perform its functions more effectively.  Through its mentoring process and annual Performance Management System, staff’s development objectives are identified and prioritized. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Greenpeace is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees, regardless of sex, marital status, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation and any other characteristics unrelated to the performance of the job. Selection will be in accordance with objective, job related criteria and the appointment will be on the basis of applicant’s merits and abilities.

HR POLICIES AND PROCEDURE

Greenpeace management and staff are given guidance on the implications of the equal opportunities policy. Policies and procedures are reviewed to review and adapt current practices to promote equality of opportunity. Other organizational policies and procedures will be fully discussed to the successful applicant.

APLICATION GUIDELINES

Interested candidates are invited to write Letter of Introduction, explaining why you are qualified for the position and why you want to work for Greenpeace, fill-up the attached Application form which you can download from from link below:

http://www.greenpeace.org/seasia/th/getinvolved/jobs/Regional-Funding-Coordinator-201709/

and email to:

jobs.th@greenpeace.org

Deadline for Applications:   September 29, 2017 

We regret that we shall be unable to acknowledge receipt of the form but should you wish to confirm that we have received your application, please call our office at tel. +63-2-3321807.

As we receive a large number of applicants for our advertised vacancies, we are unable to respond to those applicants who have not been shortlisted and we apologize for this in advance.  If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

GUIDANCE IN COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION FORM

1. Read the recruitment pack carefully before completing your application form.  The recruitment pack contains information about Greenpeace, about the job you are applying for, and brief information on employment conditions.
2. Complete all items in the application form. Remember that this will be our basis for shortlisting candidates. Curriculum Vitae (CVs) will not be accepted.
3. Make sure you email the form to the correct email address (jobs.ph@greenpeace.org), addressed to the HR Department, and ensure that your application form arrives before the closing date. Application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted.
4. If you have questions, kindly email ph@greenpeace.org.

Thank you and we look forward to receiving your application letter and completed application form.

Contact : jobs.th@greenpeace.org