PEAS Partnerships Intern Jobs in Uganda

PEAS Partnerships Intern Jobs in Uganda

About this Role:

The Partnerships Internship is an exciting 6-month role based within the UK Partnerships Team, with the possibility of extension. PEAS Partnerships Intern will play a vital role in enabling PEAS to build new schools in Zambia, complete our school network in Uganda and deliver quality education to students in both countries.

This is a varied role offering the successful candidate an excellent opportunity to get hands on experience working across a diverse range of funder types and projects including an exciting new Capital Fundraising Appeal to at least double the size of our Zambia network.

You will be joining the PEAS Partnerships Team a small team of committed, proactive, and effective fundraisers who are well supported by the rest of UK, Ugandan and Zambian teams – we are proud to have developed a strong ‘everyone’s a fundraiser’ mindset at PEAS, thus avoiding the traditional division between programme and fundraising staff.

Work on the team is varied and exciting. The Partnerships Team is responsible for generating the income required for PEAS to deliver on our organisational goals. We do this through;

Managing and growing income from a diverse portfolio of funders including strategic partners, institutional donors, corporates, trusts and foundations, major donors and individuals

Identifying and securing income from new funders

Developing and delivering an engaging and exciting communications strategy.

The successful candidate will have an opportunity to work at the heart of an award-winning education organisation. They will need to be a quick learner, highly organised, and adept at working flexibly to support evolving team and organisational needs. Strong written and verbal communication are essential, as well as enthusiasm for working with multi-national teams.

Business development support (40%)

Work with the Partnerships Team to identify and secure new funding opportunities that enable PEAS to build new schools in Zambia, complete our school network in Uganda and deliver quality education to students in both countries.

This will involve;

Undertaking desk-based research to identify prospective funding partners

Work with the Partnerships Team to develop compelling concept notes, proposals, presentations and pitches.

Account management support (20%)

Work with the Partnerships Lead to support a portfolio of funders to inspire, motivate and maximise income and other opportunities for PEAS current donors.

This will include;

Developing engaging and accurate content for funder progress reports.

Working across a range of funders types and sector to develop excellent stewardship plans and engagement opportunities.

Communications

support (40%)

Work with the Partnership Team to create strong content relevant for a variety of funder types (strategic partners, institutional donors, corporates, trusts and foundations, major donors and individuals) that can be used across multiple prospects and platforms.

This will include;

Developing partnership profiles to promote our funding partnerships on our website, via the quarterly newsletter and through social media channels.

Supporting in the role out of the new Communications strategy.

Person Specification:

We are open to the type of person who might be suitable for this role and are not fixed on a set amount of experience required. You could be a graduate, or someone who is looking to change careers and gain experience in the not-for-profit sector.

Minimum requirements and essential skills:

At least a Bachelors Degree

Strong English written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel

Adaptability to manage a varied & evolving workload

Flexibility to work with colleagues in different, often international locations

Able to synthesise and provide recommendations from desk-based research

Good attention to detail, comfortable writing clear prose and composing accurate budgets

Able to write engaging and emotive writing for a variety of public audiences

Passion for international education

Ideally, applicants will also be:

Knowledgeable about, or have experience volunteering or working in, a Sub-Saharan African country

Some understanding of fundraising and engaging with different funder types

Some familiarity with CRM systems/donor databases

Terms and conditions

Hours: Full-time (part-time considered for exceptional candidates)

Length: 6 months initially with the possibility of a further 6-month extension

Location: Office based in London, Kampala or Ndola, or remote but based in the UK, Uganda or Zambia. Must have the right to work in one of these three countries.

Compensation: Dependent on location as follows:

UK – London Living Wage

Uganda & Zambia - remuneration will be at level for equivalent roles

Reports to: Partnerships Lead

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; PEAS Partnerships Intern Jobs in Uganda


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