Child Sponsorship Co-Ordinator

Main role:

• On-going effective delivery of Child Sponsorship Scheme.
• Preparing budgets and financial analysis of the Child Sponsorship Scheme.
• Regular updating and maintenance of Child Sponsorship Database and feeder files.
• Accurate and timely accounting for all payments received and provision of supporting data to management for all fund transfers to Uganda.
• Speaking in Churches, Schools and Youth Groups.
• Successful achievement of agreed targets for recruitment of new sponsors.
• Develop and deliver promotional campaigns to encourage new child sponsors.
• Provide prompt and effective communication and service to all child sponsors.
• Liaise closely and effectively with Child Sponsorship team in Uganda.
• Supporting the New Life Choir and working to maximise new sponsorships through the Tour.

The post holder will also be involved in:

• Running events for promotional and/or fundraising purposes;
• Travelling to Uganda if required, in order to fully understand all aspects of Abaana’s work, build relationships and maintain strong links with the team located in Africa;
• Any other reasonable and related tasks as directed by the management.

Fundraising and Promotion – further detail

• To take part in fundraising initiatives, as well as helping to organise exciting events and promotions.
• To assist in preparing fundraising support materials, e.g. leaflets, flyers and posters.
• To contact potential donors by telephone, email and/or letter and responding to enquiries.
• To maintain donor lists and prospect for new donors.

Participation in the spiritual life of Abaana

•  To attend, lead or participate in weekly staff devotionals.
•  To be committed to Abaana’s Vision and Values.
•  To be committed to actively working and living in accordance with Abaana's evangelical Christian beliefs.
   

Experience and qualifications:

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSE/GCE O Levels at grades A, B or C or equivalent including English Language and mathematics
• Driving licence and access to a car for business purposes

Desirable

• Education: Degree Hons. or Third Level Equivalent
• Finance qualification
• Ability to drive Abaana Shop van or similar.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in preparing and delivering presentations to more than 30 people
• Experience in using Microsoft office (particularly Excel).

Desirable

• Fundraising
• Running events
• Working in an office environment
• Working or volunteering with a charitable organisation
• Delivering customer service
• Experience of third world (in particular Africa)
• Experience in updating websites/ and social media
• Experience of using Excel for financial/accounting purposes

Skills / Abilities

Essential

• Excellent administrative skills and the ability to work to deadlines
• Excellent or superior communication skills (both oral and written)
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, the charity's aims

Desirable

• Creativity for planning events
• Multimedia skills, video editing, and designing literature and brochures
• Advanced IT skills/ICT qualification
• Familiarity with social media platforms

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative and have flexibility with regards to the role
• Ability to work as an enthusiastic team member and gain the confidence of colleagues, donors and the general public
• Committed Christian with a personal relationship with God and in regular church fellowship

N.B. These criteria may be enhanced to assist with shortlisting.