Funding and Programmes Officer

We are seeking a highly motivated, pro-active individual, with a passion for social justice for the marginalised and proven experience in the development and delivery of project funding proposals, monitoring and evaluation. You will be responsible for the development of partnerships with government and private sector donors, other NGOs and civil society networks, to represent TLMNI and mobilise resources. Once funds are secured, you will then manage a portfolio of TLMNI-funded programmes, supporting the capacity development of overseas partners and ensuring that outputs and outcomes are met within agreed budgets.  

Key Responsibilities

1. Developing partnerships with government and private sector donors, other NGOs and civil society networks, to represent TLM Northern Ireland and mobilise resources (50%)

• Research and screen potential funding opportunities and network with key funders, including Christian grant-making trusts, and major donors as required
• Submit funding applications which successfully generate income to support TLM programmes & projects
• Work with TLM Programmes teams and Global Fellowship field partners, to develop funding applications and project proposals for donors, including those in consortiums with other TLM Member countries and NGOs
• Ensure quality and timely narrative and financial reporting
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to build TLMNI’s profile
• Ensure other TLMNI staff have the programmes information they need (including case study collection, as required) to develop supporter appeals, provide prayer requests and report back to donors
• Work with the National Director and Board on policy development to ensure that all organisational policies are in line with donor requirements
• Work with the National Director to investigate and develop new income streams

2. Managing a portfolio of TLMNI funded programmes and support capacity development of field partners (40%)

• Manage a portfolio of programmes/projects funded by institutional and private sector donors and provide regular reports to the National Director on performance against agreed outputs and budget
• Develop MoUs and funding partner agreements and monitor their implementation – including agreeing that criteria for transfer of funds have been met
• Deliver regular online partner review meetings, review documentation and provide feedback to ensure agreed projects are implemented effectively
• Undertake project monitoring visits as required, including visiting local Christian partners and churches as appropriate to offer encouragement and build relationships with TLMNI partner churches
• Monitor project budgets closely, addressing any under/over spends quickly
• Develop and manage good relationships and ensure effective communication with field partners (chiefly other TLM members)
• Manage, deliver and review monitoring & evaluation processes, exit strategies or any recommendations for ongoing continued involvement for all programmes / projects
• Actively collaborate with and, when appropriate, offer prayer support to programmes staff/colleagues across the Leprosy Mission Global Fellowship
• Document and share information and learning with TLMNI staff, Board and the wider TLM Global Fellowship

3. Develop greater understanding among supporters of TLMNI impact, leading to greater engagement in prayer and fundraising (6%)

• Collaborate with TLMNI staff to organize supporter meetings (mainly online) for information sharing and prayer for projects TLMNI supports
• Investigate and, if appropriate and feasible, develop opportunities for visits to TLM projects and partner offices that will lead to greater supporter engagement in fundraising
• Lead in liaising with field partners to collect case and impact stories, and provide training on writing case/impact stories as required
• Present the impact of TLMNI-supported work and projects to church and community groups

4. Champion TLMNI’s activities on leprosy, other NTDs, disability and inner wellbeing (mental health) (4%)

• Engage in national and global level advocacy and NGO networking activities
• Develop strategic partnerships and engage in Umbrella Organisations to represent TLMNI’s activities on leprosy and other Neglected Tropical diseases, disability and other related issues