Job Description
\n\t\t\t\tThe American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker religious organization that promotes lasting peace with justice, asa practical expression of faith in action. Drawing on continuing spiritual insights and working with people of manybackgrounds, we nurture the seeds of change and respect for human life that transform social relations and systems.Join Our Team! Make A Difference.Zimbabwe ProgramThe American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), in collaboration with partners, implements a cross-border initiativefocused on the intersection of peacebuilding and migration within Zimbabwe and South Africa. This program works toaddress issues of migration and displacement, promote social cohesion between people on the move and hostcommunities, and advocate for their rights and dignity.POSITION DESCRIPTIONTITLE: Fundraising InternJOB CATEGORY: Exempt (Monthly Stipend)STATUS: Full-TimeTYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Specific Term (4 months)DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Program CoordinatorREGION\/UNIT: International ProgramsLOCATION: Harare, ZimbabweDATE APPROVED:GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITIONThe fundraising Internship offers emerging professionals the opportunity to contribute to AFSC\u2019s strategic fundraisinginitiatives. The intern will focus on donor research to identify prospects whose values align with AFSC priorities.Assignments will vary each from time to time and are developed in collaboration with the intern\u2019s supervisor.The intern will gain exposure to philanthropy, nonprofit strategy, and social justice issues.LEARNING OBJECTIVES:Strategic institutional planning\u2022 Acquire knowledge of programs and AFSC\u2019s overall migration approaches.\u2022 Establish a comprehensive understanding of the regional and global context as it relates to social justice, forceddisplacement, and migration.Project coordination & implementation\u2022 Obtain experience in the use and development of project management and coordination tools.\u2022 Gain experience in researching, identifying, and profiling CSOs and INGOs for potential partnerships.\u2022 Build competency in drafting high\u2011quality concept notes that align with donor requirements<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tDuties and Responsibilities
\n\t\t\t\tESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS \/ RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES\u2022 Conduct donor research to identify prospects whose values align with AFSC priorities in Zimbabwe\u2022 Updating the fundraising plan.\u2022 Assist in gathering data for grant applications and tracking deadlines.\u2022 Support the drafting of concept notes for grant applications.\u2022 Research and identify CSOs and INGOs for potential partnerships and create a database\u2022 Create social media content and newsletters to highlight the impact of AFSC work in Zimbabwe and South Africa.\u2022 Research and prepare write-ups on emerging issues in the sub-region related to peace, migration, and displacement.\u2022 Write clear, evidence\u2011based program updates that communicate progress, challenges, and lessons learned.\u2022 Regular attendance and punctuality are required.\u2022 Operates safely in all conditions and follows policies and procedures.\u2022 Other duties and projects as assigned.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tQualifications and Experience
\n\t\t\t\tMINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS\u2022 Bachelor\u2019s degree in sociology, international relations, public administration, political science, or related fieldspreferred.\u2022 A minimum of one year, either as an intern or a volunteer in an NGO or civil organization\u2022 Excellent communication and writing skills in English.\u2022 Ability to work effectively independently and within a team environment.\u2022 Experience with standard Microsoft Office and related technology.\u2022 Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.\u2022 Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff.\u2022 Respect for Quaker values and testimonies. Knowledgeable and supportive of the principles and philosophy of theAmerican Friends Service Committee including non-violence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual.\u2022 Respect for and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial, gender, and religious diversity and familiarity with non-violentapproaches to problem solving.\u2022 Ability to organize, plan ahead, and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.\u2022 Demonstrated dedication to the principles of fairness, equity, and inclusion regarding issues of race, class, nationality,religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and disabilities.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be metby an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be madeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.COMPENSATIONThe AFSC offers a competitive rewards package. This position is exempt (monthly stipend), with a comprehensivemedical and hospitalization plan.The American Friends Service Committee provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants foremployment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, orany other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The policy applies to all terms and conditions ofemployment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,compensation, and training.AFSC\u2019s Central Office and some of its offices in the U.S. are unionized workplaces. This position is not represented.AFSC maintains a deep commitment to a mandate of care for our staff and communities. The American Friends ServiceCommittee is a smoke-free workplace.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tHow to Apply
\n\t\t\t\tAPPLICATION PROCESSQualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications, including a cover letter and an updated CurriculumVitae (CV) as a single file with the subject line \u201cFundraising Intern\u201d by email to: InfoAfrica@afsc.org on or before the31st of March 2026.Applicants should have a right to work in Zimbabwe. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"InfoAfrica@afsc.org","_company_name":"Local NGO","_company_website":"https:\/\/www.vacancymail.co.zw\/employer\/local-ngo","_company_tagline":"About Local NGO Local NGO Jobs Local NGO Vacancies NGO Vacancies in Zimbabwe NGO Jobs in Zimbabwe","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[17],"job-categories":[16],"job-types":[13],"class_list":{"0":"post-4983","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-expired","4":"hentry","5":"job_listing_region-harare","7":"job-type-full-time"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/4983","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4983"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=4983"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=4983"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=4983"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}