The Golden Baobab is a pan African social enterprise that discovers, nurtures, and celebrates the most talented African writers and illustrators of children’s books, making connections to publishers and producers to create winning material for the marketplace. Golden Baobab is a recipient of the prestigious Echoing Green and Playing for Change fellowships naming it one of the most promising, game-changing social enterprises in the world today.
The Golden Baobab Fellowship Program is a competitive and exciting opportunity for passionate and dynamic individuals to play a critical role in supporting the mission of the organization. This Strategic Development Fellow position is for a results-oriented person who wants to translate passion for development, literature, children, Africa and/or social enterprise into tangible results that will shape the future of the children’s literature industry in Africa.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Contribute to the creation of a year-long fundraising strategy and spearhead its implementation
- Work closely with the Exec. Director to identify, secure and retain funders/donors
- Work the Golden Baobab team to develop innovative programs that bring additional revenue and enhance the personality of the organization
- Research prospective funding sources, partnerships and grant opportunities as they arise
- Track proposals and reports for all foundation and corporate fundraising
PROFILE OF IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
- 3-5 years of relevant work experience. Preference will be given to individuals with experience in fundraising and/or grant writing, foundations and corporate giving. Alternatively, extremely passionate individuals who have an extensive track record of problem solving and delivering results will be considered
- Excellent verbal and written English skills. Strong research skills
- Highly professional and reliable, able to work independently and without close supervision
- Ability to meet close deadlines and perform in a highly results- oriented and challenging environment
- Exceptional team player
- Passionate about Africa, children, literature, media, fundraising and or social enterprises
Fellowship duration : 1 year
BENEFITS : $2,000 USD contribution towards relocation expenses (airfare, immunizations, health insurance and immigration). Free housing. Small monthly living stipend.
DEADLINE : Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates are advised to apply EARLY. Work to begin August 2012.
APPLICATION PROCESS : Submit a letter of interest, resume and a professionally unedited writing sample to team@goldenbaobab.org. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We thank all applicants.
LOCATION: Ampomah House, 3rd flr, Olusegun Obasanjo Highway, Roman Ridge, Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: team@goldenbaobab.org
Website: http://goldenbaobab.org/
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