Senior Communications and Fundraising Associate

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a Senior Communications and Fundraising Associate to support the GAIN Indonesia office in developing and implementing a variety of local communication and fundraising activities. This position will be based in Jakarta, Indonesia.

About GAIN

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is a Swiss-based foundation launched at the UN in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition. Working with both governments and businesses, we aim to transform food systems so that they deliver more nutritious food for all people. In particular, we aim to make healthier food choices more desirable, more available, and more affordable. GAIN’s mission is to advance nutrition outcomes by improving consumption of nutritious and safe food for all people, especially the most vulnerable to malnutrition.

About the Role

Reporting to the Acting Country Representative, the Communications and Fundraising Associate will work closely with the GAIN communications team and Development Office to lead on projects related to content production, media outreach, events, digital communications, writing/editing, and monitoring of communication strategies and results, fundraising, resource development, proposal developments, donor relations and strategic alliances specifically related to GAIN Indonesia portfolio.

Key Responsibilities include;

• Producing and disseminating various communication materials including stories, news, articles, press release, and other communication channels in accordance with GAIN communication guidelines
• Delivering strategic communication support to maximize visibility and media outreach of GAIN’s events, including on websites, social media, external platforms etc.
• Liaising with the global communications team to raise the profile of GAIN Indonesia’s work in global audiences.
• Supporting the country team in developing the program fundraising strategy based on donor mapping and identification of current trends and partners in the nutrition space
• Conducting research of non-profit foundations, corporate sponsors, government programmes and individual donors to collect and compile extensive data for funding opportunities Identifying collaboration and partnership opportunities and cultivating relationships with civil societies, foundations, networks, and individuals within the nutrition and food system sector to gain long-range support for core programmes, operation needs and strategic priorities within GAIN Indonesia
• Participate in design workshops with consortium members to finalise proposals and project designs with multiple partners

About You

The ideal candidate should have professional experience working in a media, communications, public relations, or corporate foundation role with good knowledge of the key donors, networks and alliances in Indonesia. You should have proven experience in successful fundraising, charity or grant proposals, especially among philanthropists, foundations and corporations.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to work collaboratively with a team and within a multicultural organisation. You will possess strong copywriting skills with experience using a range of digital communication platforms and software.

You should have solid interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build relationships; in addition to managing a wide platform of stakeholders including high profile donors/private sectors.

The postholder should have Degree in Communications/Public Relations/Marketing/Advertising or equivalent work experience. Also, you should have demonstrated knowledge of and ability to implement effective strategies to approach corporations, grants and foundations, with an understanding of current trends of nutrition issues in Indonesia.

About our Offer

The starting salary on offer for this role is from IDR 262,009,098 – IDR 299,206,492 per annum, depending on experience.

GAIN has a fair and competitive salary structure that allows for annual progression subject to good performance. In addition, GAIN offers a total of 37 days holiday per year (including annual leave, public holidays and additional office closure days), an attractive pension scheme and competitive insurance cover including health, travel and life assurance.

We are committed to the health of our staff, especially in these challenging times, and have developed a programme of wellbeing that includes flexible working, additional leave allowances, wellbeing days, mindfulness coaching and access to independent and confidential counselling.

GAIN also has a strong commitment to professional development. We will support you to grow in your career through both formal and informal training, and are committed to providing opportunities through internal recruitment, secondments and promotion. All of this is delivered in a supportive and collaborative environment.

This advert closes on 22nd June 2022. Early applications are encouraged. GAIN reserves the right to close this advert early should we receive suitable candidates ahead of the closing date.

Applicants must have the existing right to live and work in Indonesia. Please note that GAIN is currently unable to sponsor working visas or relocations.

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition is committed to equality of opportunity and creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued. We are keen to reflect the diversity of our society at every level within our organisation and therefore welcome applications from talented and committed people from all backgrounds, representing the diverse societies we operate in.