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

How to Apply

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