Back Corporate, Trust and Foundation Partnerships Assistant - Edinburgh or London

Location: Edinburgh or London
Salary: £21,000 for Edinburgh, £24,000 for London
Closing Date: 8 October 2020

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Applications will be considered with CV and cover letter; if interested, please apply at the earliest to avoid disappointments.

ABOUT MERCY CORPS

Mercy Corps is a leading global organisation powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In conflict, in disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.

Mercy Corps Europe (MCE) has grown rapidly in terms of volume of activity and complexity. With offices in Edinburgh, London, Geneva and The Hague, we now attract over £90m in income, and employ around 100 domestic and expatriate field team members. The breadth and impact of our programmes makes Mercy Corps a unique and truly rewarding place to work. Our teams are proud of what we achieve in the field and we are always looking for talented individuals who share our passion and commitment.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY

The Corporate, Trust and Foundation Assistant (CFT Assistant) will provide excellent administrative support to the Corporate, Trust and Foundation Partnerships Team (CFT) for the management and growth of the CFT donor portfolio. The CFT Assistant will play a key role in managing information and data to support the management of grant funding and the stewardship of partners. They will be responsible for managing the Raisers Edge platform, tracking donor grants and reporting, supporting the internal due diligence process, researching new donor prospects, and developing and supporting stewardship approaches.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Senior Manager and Officer with administrative tasks such as maintaining required documentation on internal drive, knowledge management of programme grants, tracking reporting and updating the prospects pipeline.
• Utilise Mercy Corps' fundraising database, the Raisers Edge, as a relationship management tool to record, monitor and report on existing partnerships, new fundraising opportunities, and update records for foundations and companies.
• Assist in monitoring and ensuring compliance with donor regulations and Mercy Corps policies and procedures.
• As needed, support the reviews of donor reports and ensure that reports are submitted in accordance with internal reporting standards, donor requirements and in adherence to deadlines set out in the grant agreement/contract.
• Conduct regular online screening to identify appropriate funding opportunities from donors, also reviewing donor guidelines and carrying out eligibility checks for new funding opportunities identified.
• Research and compile information on new prospects, supporting the preparation of internal and external briefing notes, presentations and documentation as required.
• Provide administrative support for proposal development such as checking adherence to submission requirements, proof reading and copy editing.
• Serve as the primary point for internal communications from country offices.
• Support the team to track developments within the philanthropic landscape.
• Manage the process of due diligence checks on all current and potential corporate, trusts and foundation donors, in accordance with approved Mercy Corps' Due Diligence policy.

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree or equivalent of proven experience in an administrative role
• Experience or strong interest in Corporates and/or, Trust and Foundations fundraising
• Experience in conducting desk research and developing written reports/documentation
• IT literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience of using/managing databases – experience of Raiser's Edge would be advantageous

Success Factors

• Systematic, with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent in written and verbal communication skills
• Professional and motivated
• A strong team player, able to build and maintain effective internal and external relationships
• Proactive, with a solutions-oriented attitude
• The confidence to work independently and flag priorities
• An exposure to and/or strong interest in international development issues and alignment with Mercy Corps’ vision.

Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions

The position can be based in either Edinburgh or London. Fostering a diverse and open workplace is an important part of Mercy Corps' vision. Mercy Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK at the time of appointment.

Ongoing Learning

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.

We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.

We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.