Islamic Relief South Africa (IRSA) is a member of Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW), a UK based international relief and development charity, which aims to alleviate the suffering of the world’s poorest people.
Position Identification
Position Title: Fund Development Support Officer
Organisation: Islamic Relief South Africa
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Reports to: Head of Fund Development
Line Management Responsibilities: None
Islamic Relief
Islamic Relief South Africa (IRSA) is an independently registered NGO affiliated to Islamic
Relief Worldwide (IRW), the world’s largest, independent Muslim humanitarian organisation. Islamic Relief’s mission is to help the poor and those in need regardless of race, colour, political affiliation, gender or belief to live sustainable, self-reliant lives within safe and caring communities.
Purpose of Department
To develop and implement strategies to increase the funding income of Islamic Relief through a range of fundraising initiatives and through acquisition and retention of donors, volunteers and supporters.
Purpose of Position
- To provide a comprehensive administrative, and office management support service to the Fund Development Department.
- To establish and maintain effective communication with all regional fundraising teams and other functions of IRSA. To provide support to fundraising and volunteering activities and projects to help ensure that maximum income is received.
Key Interfaces
- Reports to Head of Fund Development
- Works closely with Regional Fundraising Mangers, National Events and Challenges Co-Ordinator, Donor Care and Orphans Co-Ordinator and the wider Fund Development team.
- Works closely with Finance, Communications teams
- Liaises at all levels within the organisation
Scope and Authority :
Provide administrative and secretarial support to the Fund Development team.
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Key Accountabilities |
The job holder is accountable for fulfilling his or her roles and responsibilities in line with Islamic values and principles of fairness, humanity, honesty, respect and fair treatment of his/her colleagues and staff. The following are the main responsibilities that the role holder will be accountable for: 1. To provide general support to the Fund Development Department
2. To ensure clear information flow between the Fund Development Department and various functions of Islamic Relief
3. Support various Department activities
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4. External Communication
Other
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Educational Qualification: |
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Skills & Knowledge Required |
It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and empathy with the Islamic Values and principles as well as commitment to IRSA’s vision and mission.
Essential criteria Experience
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Knowledge, Skills and Attributes
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Key Islamic Relief Qualities Required |
It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and sympathy with Islamic values and principles as well as commitment to IR’s vision and mission as per below: Excellence (Ihsan): Our actions in tackling poverty are marked by excellence in our operations and conduct which are deserving of the people we serve. Sincerity (Ikhlas): In responding to poverty and suffering our efforts are driven by sincerity to God and the need to fulfil our obligations to humanity Social Justice (Adl): Our work is founded on enabling people and institutions to fulfil the rights of the poor and vulnerable. We work to empower the dispossessed towards realising their God-given human potential and developing their capabilities and resources. Compassion (Rahma): We believe the protection and well-being of every life is of paramount importance and we shall join with other humanitarian actors to act as one in responding to suffering brought on by disasters, poverty and injustice. Custodianship (Amana): We uphold our duty of custodianship over the earth, its resources and the trust people place in us as humanitarian and development practitioners to be transparent and accountable. |
Closing date: COB 6th September 2022 |
Please forward a copy of the completed application form (available on the website), 1 page motivational letter and your CV along with a certified copy of your ID to [email protected] before the 6th September 2022.
Dearest applicant, kindly consider the following: If the requirements of the application as above, is not met, we will consider the application as incomplete and this will therefore not be accepted. Please note that if you do not hear from us by 16th September 2022, consider your application unsuccessful. Over and above operational requirements Islamic Relief South Africa will take into account the country’s and organisational employment equity imperatives. |