Job Title: Programme Funding Officer

Location: Burundi
Start Date: ASAP
Advert Type: External Advert

About the Role

Tearfund Burundi is seeking a skilled, experienced, and motivated individual to join the team as a Programme Funding Officer.

This role plays an important part in supporting the country team to secure funding and strengthen partnerships. You will contribute to developing high-quality proposals, engaging with donors, and supporting partners to effectively manage funding.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Support the development of high-quality proposals and concept notes
• Engage with institutional donors and other funding sources
• Work closely with partners, with a strong focus on:
• Proposal development
• Donor engagement
• Capacity strengthening
• Ensure compliance with donor and Tearfund requirements
• Contribute to donor reporting and accountability
• Support partners to:
• Access funding opportunities
• Manage grants effectively
• Successfully close projects

Spiritual Commitment

As a Tearfund staff member, you will be expected to:

• Participate in prayer and spiritual reflection activities
• Engage with Tearfund Prays and the Prayer Hub
• Take part in or lead team prayer and biblical reflection sessions
• Be committed to Tearfund's Mission, Values, and Beliefs
• Live and work in alignment with Christian principles
• Continue developing your personal spiritual growth and calling

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in:
• Development Studies
• Or a related field

Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in a local and/or international NGO
• Experience in:
• Grant management
• Proposal development (narratives and budgets)
• Donor reporting

Technical Skills:

• Experience in:
• Strategic planning
• Project implementation
• Logframe development
• Project Cycle Management
• Familiarity with donor systems such as:
• DFID
• USAID
• EU
• Multilateral donors
• Experience working with non-institutional donors (e.g., high net worth individuals) is an asset

Capacity Strengthening:

• Experience supporting and building the capacity of staff in:
• Reporting
• Proposal writing

Standards & Compliance:

• Familiarity with:
• SPHERE Standards
• People In Aid
• Red Cross Codes of Conduct
• HAP Principles

Languages:

• Ability to work effectively in:
• English
• French

Additional Information

• Commitment to Tearfund's Christian beliefs and values is essential
• The recruitment process includes safeguarding checks
• Personal identification information will be reviewed against a Watchlist database as part of compliance procedures

N.B. This position is open to Burundian nationals only.

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements, please review the full Job Profile and submit your application.