International NGO needs to recruit a child Sponsorship Coordinator
Position based in Port-au-Prince with frequent trips on the field.

General Responsibilities
• Coordinate efforts to generate CS resources, strengthen relationships with sponsors and, funding affiliates
• Support Manager in ensuring that all CS programs and initiatives are implemented in an effective manner
• Coordinate and account for the development of CP growth plan with regards to CS

Specific responsibilities:

• Initiate and strengthen relationships with all FAs through a systematic communication plan designed to increase support of the organization over the long term, liase with them for all that appeal to the drafting / finalization of relevant reports and ensure mailing of all required documents as indicated in the monitoring and tracking tool for developing the layout ;

• Enforce and report regularly in accordance with all reporting deadlines, review specific actions to be taken in order to deal with or anticipate poor performance ; keep track, take adequate actions to mitigate delay, keep management and International informed of all potential technical problems
• Ensure high quality implementation of all sponsor communications according to the sponsorship Policies and Procedures
• Solicit and share learning on performance indicators in liaison with sponsorship, marketing and fundraising practitioners from other CPs, and learn from their WOW to increase performances ;
• Support Manager in developing a long term funding plan for the Country Programmes (CP) to integrate into the annual and three year planning processes
• Interpret, share sponsorship trend analysis and guide Management team on compliance with sponsorship rules and policies accordingly ;
• Ensure effective coordination and good working relationship between Sponsorship Unit and programmes on reporting and production of sponsorship related communications
• Contribute to the wider development of Sponsorship policy and practices and lead relationships on these issues with other parts of the organization.
• ensure the implementation of the work plans and the annual budget of the department, in accordance with the Annual Operational Plan of the office ;
• Participate in the development of quality project proposals and subsequent program reporting, in a timely fashion while ensuring regular review/ update of risk matrix related to CS ;
• Ensure provision of periodic reports and special reports on activities carried out (such as appraisals, child message collection exercises reports) by the Sponsorship Unit ;
• Participate actively in department meetings, induction /re-induction process of staff

Essential Experience
• At least 5 years relevant experience, of which three years must be at leadership position in a reputable organization, preferably an NGO.
• Good understanding of current Partnership, Fundraising, Campaign and sponsorship communication issues.
• In depth knowledge of current debates and thinking on Development themes, Media, Communication etc…
• Knowledge of international and regional instruments, structures, and organizations used for promotion and protection of Child sponsorship
• Strong communication, writing and editing skills.
• Strong Computer skills in relevant applications

Essential Knowledge
• Strategic management and Communication planning
• Donor intelligence
• Documentation, reporting, Materials development & Publishing
• Funding proposal development
• Communication and public relations
• Resource Mobilization and Monitoring
• Networking and collaboration
• Understanding Finance Management skills
• Basic monitoring & evaluation

Essential Skills
• Leadership and management
• Strategic thinking
• Analysis and report writing
• Presentation, communications, and negotiation
• Networking, influencing and interpersonal
• Planning, organisation, time management, and coordination
• Fluency in written and spoken English and native / national language
• Proficiency in MS Office

This Job Description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.