Resource Development and
Communications Manager (RDCM)
Communications Manager (RDCM)
Habitat for Humanity Lesotho Office is looking for
candidate to fill the following position: Resource Development and Communications Manager (RDCM)
candidate to fill the following position: Resource Development and Communications Manager (RDCM)
Job Summary:
The Resource Development and Communications Manager is responsible for fundraising and acquiring necessary resources to operate Habitat for Humanity Lesotho programmes. RDCM is also responsible for marketing HFHL services and products to donors, mobilization of potential partnerships by regularly updating HFHL website and producing informative newsletters and brochures. RDCM is in charge of developing strategies which will enhance fundraising and communication in this
department and as well as protecting organizational branding. RDCM will directly supervise Resource Development Officer and oversee coordination of HFHL volunteer’s programme.
The Resource Development and Communications Manager is responsible for fundraising and acquiring necessary resources to operate Habitat for Humanity Lesotho programmes. RDCM is also responsible for marketing HFHL services and products to donors, mobilization of potential partnerships by regularly updating HFHL website and producing informative newsletters and brochures. RDCM is in charge of developing strategies which will enhance fundraising and communication in this
department and as well as protecting organizational branding. RDCM will directly supervise Resource Development Officer and oversee coordination of HFHL volunteer’s programme.
Reports to: National Director
Station: National Office
Station: National Office
Main Responsibilities:
1. Fundraising: Develop grant proposals and submit for funding in cooperation with program staff.
2. Identify and bring on board potential donors and partners to the Habitat program.
3. Maintain donor database of potential, past and current donors.
4. Prepare and submit reports to donors on a timely basis and according to their requirements.
5. Marketing: Correspond with donors, partners and potential partners, including sending out thank you letters to donors and providing information as requested.
6. Produce a quarterly newsletter for distribution to donors and partners.
7. Raise public awareness and HFHL Branding to support HFHL’s work and Ministry.
8. Organize special events such as GV teams and donor visits as necessary.
9. Cultivate partnerships with corporate, companies, NGOs and individuals who are interested in supporting HFHL good work in Lesotho.
10. Maintenance of HFHL website
11. Communication: Perform all media communication function and branding.
12. Administration: Develop departmental work plan as well as necessary budget.
13. Networking with Other Organizations: Networks wit other organizations on fundraising and communication
function.
14. Represents Habitat for Humanity Lesotho: Represents
Habitat for Humanity Lesotho in committees, meetings and
networks as assigned by ND.
15. Focal Point: RDCM is designated as focal contact person
for any communication with Media as well as international
communication relating to HFHL work in Lesotho in
consultation with ND.
16. Research and Learning: Collects and maintains research
and information on fundraising and communication.
Continues to learn about fundraising and communication
issues and identifies any relevant issues for consideration
in the Habitat program.
17. Any other duties as required by the National Director
1. Fundraising: Develop grant proposals and submit for funding in cooperation with program staff.
2. Identify and bring on board potential donors and partners to the Habitat program.
3. Maintain donor database of potential, past and current donors.
4. Prepare and submit reports to donors on a timely basis and according to their requirements.
5. Marketing: Correspond with donors, partners and potential partners, including sending out thank you letters to donors and providing information as requested.
6. Produce a quarterly newsletter for distribution to donors and partners.
7. Raise public awareness and HFHL Branding to support HFHL’s work and Ministry.
8. Organize special events such as GV teams and donor visits as necessary.
9. Cultivate partnerships with corporate, companies, NGOs and individuals who are interested in supporting HFHL good work in Lesotho.
10. Maintenance of HFHL website
11. Communication: Perform all media communication function and branding.
12. Administration: Develop departmental work plan as well as necessary budget.
13. Networking with Other Organizations: Networks wit other organizations on fundraising and communication
function.
14. Represents Habitat for Humanity Lesotho: Represents
Habitat for Humanity Lesotho in committees, meetings and
networks as assigned by ND.
15. Focal Point: RDCM is designated as focal contact person
for any communication with Media as well as international
communication relating to HFHL work in Lesotho in
consultation with ND.
16. Research and Learning: Collects and maintains research
and information on fundraising and communication.
Continues to learn about fundraising and communication
issues and identifies any relevant issues for consideration
in the Habitat program.
17. Any other duties as required by the National Director
Job Requirements;
- University degree in Marketing and Communication or Economics or Development Planning/Spatial Planning.
- Postgraduate degree in any of these fields is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant and practical experience in related field.
- Computer literate; Microsoft Word and Excel abilities are required.
- Must be fluent in both English and Sesotho.
- Must have graphic designs skills.
- University degree in Marketing and Communication or Economics or Development Planning/Spatial Planning.
- Postgraduate degree in any of these fields is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant and practical experience in related field.
- Computer literate; Microsoft Word and Excel abilities are required.
- Must be fluent in both English and Sesotho.
- Must have graphic designs skills.
Personal Profile:
- Strategic thinker.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Ability to work with and motivate teams.
- Self-starter.
- Relationship building and networking skills.
- Research capacity.
- Strategic thinker.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Ability to work with and motivate teams.
- Self-starter.
- Relationship building and networking skills.
- Research capacity.
Candidates are expected to submit their applications
electronically with detailed CVs to the following email
address: habitat@hfhl.org.ls
OR
Hand-deliver to Habitat for Humanity Lesotho
Private Bag A217
Christian Council Building, 3 rd floor
Constitution Road: Opposite South Africa High Commission
Maseru, 100.
Deadline for receiving applications is on or before
Friday 22nd January, 2016 before 16.30hr.
ONLY short-listed candidates will be responded
electronically with detailed CVs to the following email
address: habitat@hfhl.org.ls
OR
Hand-deliver to Habitat for Humanity Lesotho
Private Bag A217
Christian Council Building, 3 rd floor
Constitution Road: Opposite South Africa High Commission
Maseru, 100.
Deadline for receiving applications is on or before
Friday 22nd January, 2016 before 16.30hr.
ONLY short-listed candidates will be responded
