Regional AIDS Training Network
 
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 humor.
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 to vacancies@ratn.org clearly indicating the position applied for.

RATN is an equal opportunities employer.

Only successful candidates will be contacted for interviews.

NO salary is attached to the above vacancy.
Deadline for applications submission is end of business on Friday 18th May 2012.

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