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IFEX Fundraising / Outreach Coordinator

The International Freedom of Expression eXchange (IFEX) is a network of 72 organizations worldwide that promote and defend the right to free expression. The IFEX Clearing House (or secretariat) is based in Toronto and managed by Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE), a member of IFEX.

When IFEX was founded in 1992, all but one of its 14 members was an international organization based in the North. Few free expression groups existed in developing countries and countries in transition, and those that did often worked in isolation, under extremely difficult conditions. IFEX’s Outreach Program was initiated in 1995 to support and help these vulnerable groups and to bring them into the IFEX family. IFEX has provided critical capacity-building assistance to more than 40 groups and today 60% of IFEX’s members are based in developing countries and countries in transition.

The IFEX Clearing House is seeking a Fundraising / Outreach Coordinator – to be based in Toronto, Canada – who has extensive experience working with NGOs and networks internationally, preferably in the human rights field. Project development and fundraising for IFEX programs is a key focus of this job.

As part of the Outreach team, the Fundraising / Outreach Coordinator will report to the IFEX Manager, and carry out work under the overall direction and guidance of the CJFE Executive Director.

The Fundraising / Outreach Coordinator is responsible for the following sets of tasks:

A: Free Expression Capacity-Building: National and Regional – Project Development, Fundraising and Project Management

• Investigate possible international funding sources and identify opportunities that match IFEX’s program priorities
• Research, develop and write project proposals aimed at supporting free expression groups in developing countries and countries in transition – both nationally and regionally
• Foster strong relationships with a wide range of organizations: IFEX members; donors; potential project partners; potential new member-organizations of IFEX
• Manage and oversee all aspects of project implementation, including communications with donor and project partners, managing project budgets and project staff/consultants, and project evaluation;
• Coordinate Outreach workshops and training sessions where identified, including developing the agenda, and coordinating trainers and participants and logistical arrangements;

B: Network Development

• Member Liaison and Development – including coordination and support to various IFEX committees, governance bodies and face-to-face meetings; assistance to prospective IFEX members; and regular communication with members regarding needs and priorities.
• Represent IFEX at international meetings, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years’ experience in international project development, fundraising and project management, including financial management and project evaluation
• Understanding of human rights, freedom of expression and democratic development issues
• Experience with RBM and logical frameworks required
• Knowledge of the standards and requirements of donor agencies that support international programs and projects
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work effectively with staff, board, and donors
• University degree in related discipline, or equivalent experience, in international development work
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English
• Ability to communicate professionally / fluently in written and verbal French – additional languages are a strong asset
• Training and workshop organizing experience
• Experience working with networks or coalitions
• Detail-oriented with outstanding organization and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, to be part of a team, to meet deadlines and work in a self-directed manner
• Experience using word processing, computer communications and spreadsheet software
• Must be eligible to work in Canada

Additional Qualifications:

How to Apply:
Please submit your CV, and a letter of application that indicates your interest in the job including examples of projects that you have raised funds for, and managed.

Please provide at least two references that are specific to your project development, management and fundraising work.

Please send your application package by 12 May 2006 to: hiring@ifex.org with the Subject: IFEX Fundraising / Outreach Coordinator position.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.