The
Africaid Trust is a registered NGO in South Africa. It runs a programme
called WhizzKids United which uses football as a tool to deliver HIV
& AIDS prevention, care, treatment and support services to young
people worldwide.
Job Description
The post is available from 1 September 2013. The time commitment for the post is 6 months to 1 year. (For shorter periods, please contact us). The applicant will become a member of the Fundraising Team that coordinates all of WhizzKids United’s fundraising related activities.
The applicant will work alongside the CEO who oversees the Fundraising Team’s activities. The applicant will be responsible for:- Researching, tracking and writing fundraising proposals
- Willing to learn how to innovatively use social media and onlineplatforms to raise funding
- Showing creativity in planning fundraising events
Requirements/Qualifications
We
are looking for a motivated and hard-working person who is willing to
work in a team-based organisation. The applicant should have a
background in Fundraising (or Sales) and have excellent English written
skills.
The applicant should:
- Have a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline OR currently enrolled in college/university studying a relevant subject
- Be an excellent researcher and good English writer
- Be able to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- High level of dedication and commitment
Benefits/Salary
Voluntary, non-salaried position.
The main benefit to the applicant is a chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people infected and affected by HIV & AIDS. Although the position is based mostly in the office, the applicant will be given the opportunity to visit the field and work directly with children as much as possible.
How to Apply
To apply, the applicant will need to contact:
The applicant will be required to fill in a “Volunteer Application Form”, which may be followed by a telephone/Skype interview.
More information on www.whizzkidsunited.org
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