Context

Trias West Africa is part of Trias worldwide, a Belgian agri-agency supporting farmers and entrepreneurial organizations in 14 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America and reaching about one million family farmers and small scale entrepreneurs through their membership organizations at the grassroots as well as at the regional and national levels.

Trias West Africa is operating in 3 countries ; Guinea Conakry, Ghana and Burkina Faso. The regional office is based in Ouagadougou. The Guinea country office is located in Kindia. Currently, Trias West Africa is running 6 programmes, funded by the Belgian Government, the European Union and AGRA.

To increase its visibility and to diversify its funding base, the West Africa office wants to recruit a partnerships coordinator.

Objectives of the position

The Partnerships Coordinator reports to the Regional Director and will :

  Contribute to a dynamic and successful relationship between Trias and strategic partners in the country, region and internationally, generating new opportunities for linkage, fundraising and visibility

  Contribute, in collaboration with the institutional IFR team, to the consolidation of Trias and its programs by expanding the portfolio of programs and creating financial diversification

  Contribute in collaboration with the institutional IFR Team, to develop and coordinate the implementation of a fundraising strategy within the region

  Contribute to the formulation of proposals for interested allies, calls for donors, network events, etc. and leading a multidisciplinary team in this

  Contribute to prepare progress reports in accordance with donor criteria and deadlines

Profile

  Work consciously within the vision, mission, values and strategy of Trias

  Organizes its own work with orientation to achieve results through planning, monitoring and adjustment in support of, and in coordination with, the regional management

  Affinity with the Trias’ interventions, organizations of farmers and small scale entrepreneurs and the development sector

  Understanding and commitment to work in a gender equal and multicultural environment and ability to incorporate it into their own work

  Proactive, creative, innovative, entrepreneurial and strategic attitude, willing to learn, work with virtual, multicultural and multi-generational teams

  Experience in international fundraising and partnerships

  Good knowledge of the West African donor context

  Ability to communicate orally and written in both English and French

  Ability to represent Trias

Requirements

  University degree in Social Sciences, Politics, Economics, Business Administration, International Relations or other related to the position

  At least 5 years of experience in a comparable management position

  Experience in fundraising techniques, formulation of programs and projects related to economic development (strengthening of organizational capacities, inclusive entrepreneurship, sustainable agricultural development, gender and inclusion)

  Work experience and sensitivity with sectors of economically disadvantaged people, women and youth

  Knowledge of calls for international, regional and national cooperation in West Africa [EU, AfDB, WB, Cooperation Agencies, NGOs (e.g. USAID), Public Institutions, Foundations (e.g. Gates Foundation), etc.] ; its characteristics, process, calendars, scope, rules, requirements, etc.

  Good management of information and communication technologies, MS Office, internet

  Experience of development, management and implementation of an effective corporate fundraising strategy (including external communication)

  Ability to listen, takes initiative, is proactive, is a team worker and shows excellent performance under pressure and in terms of results

  Bilingual : English – French with ability to write reports in both languages

  Availability to travel frequently internationally as well as within countries

Our offer

  A dynamic and pleasant work environment

  Salary according to institutional policy

  Attractive additional benefits to the law

  Contract for a fixed term of twelve months that is renewable

  Will work in one of the Trias Offices in West Africa ; either in Guinea (Kindia) or in Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou). The position will report to the Director of West Africa

How to apply

• Interested applicants should send a CV (max. 3 pages) with three professional references together with a motivation letter clearly indicating salary expectation to : delmas.kinda@trias.ngo, rene.fara.millimouno@trias.ngo, eva.dossche@trias.ngo.
(Attention : CV in English and motivation letter in French or the other way around)

• Deadline for application : Friday, 29th of March 2019

• Only short-listed applicants will be invited for further recruitment

• Immediate hiring after the selection process

• For more information about Trias, please consult www.trias.ngo

The qualities of people are decisive in our recruitment process, regardless of gender, age, social origin or disability

WOMEN AND YOUNG PEOPLE are encouraged to apply