Choco4Peace Fund Development Coordinator

Title: Fund Development Coordinator

Status: Full/Part-Time; minimum 4 month commitment

Location: Montreal, Quebec or remote

Reports to: Partnership and Growth Director

Salary Range: Pro bono; Choco4Peace digital assets (may apply)

Our Mission: Building Lives With Dignity

As a Fund Development Coordinator in the Partnership and Growth portfolio, you will use your head, your heart, and your hands in building a movement to transform the cacao sector in Colombia. We support rural and remote populations to lift themselves out of poverty, build peace in their communities, and most importantly, build lives with dignity. Your contribution will be essential to help us find the resources we need in order to carry out our mission. This will require careful planning and execution. As our new co-conspirator, your contributions will include:

• Collaborate with the Partnership and Growth Director and Development Coordinator on the fund development strategy
• Building relationships based on trust with a wide range of partners and customers (government, academia, NGOs, private sector)
• Grant writing
• Research and collect data on organizations offering grants
• Research and monitor call for proposals
• Grant writing and building application proposals
• Track grant development targets and build on previous year achievements
• Conference & Events
• Research and monitor conferences and events in these areas: international development, disruptive technology, peacebuilding, chocolate, finance, agriculture.
• Support in writing applications
• Track previously attended conferences and events and opportunities for future participation
• Admin
• Ensure all deadlines and deliverables are met
• Take part in team meetings
• Manage timelines and track tasks completed
• Organize and update portfolio database

Qualifications

• You are a scholarly human with a major in social sciences, international development, business, administration or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a relevant field and willing to learn and be taught.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite software, Google Docs. Experience with project management tools such as Asana, Slack and CRM type software is an asset.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills (English and French), Spanish is an asset.

Competencies and Skills

• Effective organizing skills
• Demonstrated teamwork skills
• Ability to handle information with tact, diplomacy and discretion
• Thrives in fast-paced conditions and effectively prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to manage deadlines
• Ability to work in a continually changing environment without daily supervision and to be flexible

What we Offer You

• Our social contract with you includes a commitment to mutual teaching and learning. We expect to lead your own growth, but we will support you as far as we are able to, and we will always have your back.
• An opportunity to contribute directly and objectively to making the world a safer, more equitable, and more abundant place to live.
• A fun and vibrant remote environment that welcomes talent, ideas and creativity.
• Learn about the power of disruptive technology and innovative finance to end poverty, regenerate the environment, and create prosperity for all.
• Join a growing organization with a mission to promote peacebuilding, sustainable economic and environmental development in Colombia and beyond.
• In terms of personal and professional growth, you will get out of the experience what you put in.

Application Instructions

We thank all applicants however, only those under consideration will be notified. Please send your cover letter and resume by email to andres@choco4peace.org

Applications deadline January 15th, 2021.