RATN - Grants & Business Development Intern

Programme Area :           Grants & Business Development

Period of Performance:  June to November 2012 (15 hours per week - 5 hours per day for 3 days per week) 

Supervisors:         Programme Manager -  Kristi Maasjo – Grants & Business Development 

 Background and Objectives

The Regional AIDS Training Network (RATN) is an international non-profit organisation with operations in Eastern & Southern Africa (ESA) region. RATN represents a consortium of training institutions who collaborate on training activities related to STIs/HIV/AIDS in the region and whose mission is to strengthen the capacity of relevant individuals, organisations and other stakeholders to effectively respond to STIs/HIV/AIDS.  Currently RATN has 33 institutions that are full members spread across 11 countries in ESA region.

RATN is seeking for a fresh graduate student, to work in the Grants and Business Development Unit.

Scope of Work - Grants and Business Development Intern 

Learning Objective

To gain experience in a) researching and acquiring new business for an International NGO, and b) in the administration of a small grants program.

Overall Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager, Grants and Business Development, the Grants and Business Development Intern shall play a support role in both the acquisition of new business at RATN and the management of RATN’s grant-giving programs.

Activities and Deliverables

·         Support RATN resource mobilization efforts by monitoring industry trends and developments that affect RATN’s strategic activities and conducting research on organizations that have the potential to provide financial or in-kind support to RATN;

·         Populate and maintain database of fundraising targets;

·         Provide administrative support for the development of fundraising proposals;

·         Ensure that comprehensive documentation is maintained and filed for each of RATN’s grant projects;

·         Other duties and special projects as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

·         Diploma in Business Administration, Commerce, Marketing or its equivalent (candidates currently pursuing a degree will also be considered);

·         Excellent research, data analysis/synthesis. Experience in organizing and disseminating business information;

·         Highly computer literate, proficient in MS Office, spreadsheets and online research;

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills, fluency in spoken and written English required;

·         Demonstrated good judgment and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; 

·         Detail orientation, with an ability to operate in a highly organized fashion;

·         Emotional maturity and a good sense of humour.

Applicants must submit 

1.    detailed and current CV

2.    cover letter demonstrating qualification and interest for the position

3.    contact information for 3 referees of which one must be a faculty supervisor 

If you meet the requirements for the advertised position, please submit your application and CV electronically tovacancies@ratn.org  clearly indicating the position applied for.

RATN is an equal opportunities employer.