Manager Corporate Relations

Monday, 1 July 2013

Manager Corporate Relations

WWF-Pakistan

Department: Corporate Relations

Reporting to: Sr. Director Operations / Corporate Relations, Lahore

Grade / Title: D2 / Manager

Duty Station: Karachi

Employment Contract: Long-term / Annual Renewable

Work Week: 5 (Monday to Friday) Days - 40 hrs / week

Work Hours: 0830 hrs to 1715 hrs

Working Relationships

External Corporate Donors, Electronic & Print Media, Advertising Agencies, Individual Donors

Job Summary

The position shall be responsible for the fund-raising efforts of WWF-Pakistan through the corporate sector in Karachi. (S)he shall be required to maintain corporate donor liaison, seek potential corporate donors for conservation projects & ongoing fundraising campaigns and develop new initiatives to raise funds. The position will work towards creating a favourable image of WWF - Pakistan within the corporate sector by promoting its efforts and position on various conservation issues.

Duties and Responsibilities

Supervise CR team and manage CR office in Karachi
Assist in developing a fund-raising strategy for WWF-Pakistan;
Meet the annual fund-raising TARGETS within financial & budgetary constraints:
Drastically increase the number and income from Corporate Membership programme;
Maintain donor liaison and keep a vigil for any potential partners in the corporate sector in light of their CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) agenda.
Seek donors for the ongoing fundraising campaigns and develop new initiatives.
Work closely with other departments to develop project proposals and seek funding from corporate donors;
Work towards creating a favourable image of WWF - Pakistan within the corporate sector by promoting its efforts and position on various conservation issues
Establish good working relationships with the electronic & print media to enhance the conservation / fund-raising efforts of the organization.
Increase, individual and corporate membership through identification of potential partners
Promote brand awareness through marketing initiatives i.e panda merchandizing
Engage corporate partners through innovative and mutually beneficial approaches
Develop Fund-raising, Campaign Proposals and also edit and approve the content of communication material
Represent WWF-Pakistan at senior level meeting for all the Programmes of CR Department
Initiate new fund-raising campaigns and events
Channelize and maintain Communication Flow across CR department

Education, Experience & Working Knowledge

Masters degree in Business Administration, Economics, Communications or any other related field;
At least 7 years relevant professional experience (preferably in the development sector);
Familiarity with the corporate sector and other businesses / associations in Pakistan;
Experience / Expertise in proposal development & creative writing;
Knowledge of the global and/or regional conservation arena, key players, and issues.
Experience of working in a multicultural / multinational environment;

Skills & Attributes

Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule and budget initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and supervise people with different cultural backgrounds.
Demonstrated experience in working with government, civil society and corporate sector;
Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals within and outside the WWF Network.
Excellent interpersonal skills (tact, diplomacy, discretion);
Superior English Language (reading, writing and speaking skills);
Demonstrated advocacy and leadership skills;
Exceptional Presentation Skills;
Problem-solving skills and results orientation;
Sensitivity to gender and other current social issues in Pakistan;
A vibrant and amicable personality;
Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Passionate & Optimistic, Challenging & Inspiring, Credible & Accountable, and Persevering & Delivering Results.
Proficiency in the use of computer office applications on word processing, spread sheet and presentation;