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Gorta T/A Self Help Africa is recruiting a Fundraising and Project Coordinator to join the team in Dublin. The basic weekly hour is 37.5 hours. Minimum salary is €45,000. 

As the Fundraising and Project Coordinator, your primary role will be focused on supporting the Irish Emergency Alliance (IEA) Secretariat to generate more money for members’ emergency operations in response to major international crises. You will assist the Executive Director with planning and organising tasks both during and outside of Active Appeal Periods (AAPs). This will require a diverse range of skills to include time management, computer proficiency, website content knowledge, fundraising planning, attention to detail, excellent communication, organisational skills, adaptability, multi-tasking, analysing data, and confidentiality. 

Applicants are expected to meet all essential criteria and are strongly encouraged to demonstrate the desirable skills and experience outlined in the job description. 

To apply for this role please email you CV and cover letter to [email protected] 

Key Responsibilities 

• Coordinate activities across all IEA Working Groups (Fundraising, Programmes, Communications, Website, Fulfilment), including scheduling, agenda preparation, minute-taking, task tracking, and follow-up. 
• Support the planning and implementation of joint appeals, working closely with WG Leads to manage timelines, deliverables, and campaign materials. 
• Liaise across WGs to ensure alignment and timely delivery of campaign and programme outputs. 
• Draft and update campaign briefs and ensure coordination of WG inputs into appeal planning, implementation, and review. 
• Assesses departmental operations and stakeholder interactions to identify bottlenecks affecting fundraising or project delivery. 
• Reviews and refines internal systems and procedures to improve efficiency in fundraising, donor engagement, and reporting processes. 
• Analyses work methods and resource use within fundraising and project teams, recommending improvements to maximise impact and reduce inefficiencies. 
• Plans and sequences project and fundraising activities, defining timelines, milestones, and dependencies to ensure timely and cost-effective execution. 
• Board and Committee Support 
• Schedule and organise Board meetings and Sub-Committee meetings (e.g. Audit & Risk, Governance). 
• Prepare and distribute meeting packs, agendas, and minutes in a timely and professional manner. 
• Track follow-up actions and ensure timely completion of agreed items. 
• Support Board engagement with Working Groups and ensure information is accurately and efficiently shared between governance and operational structures. 
• Appeal Coordination and Programme Support 
• Assist with post-appeal analysis and reporting, working with Member Agencies to collate expenditure and income data. 
• Coordinate monthly programme updates and ensure reports, case studies, and impact stories are gathered for internal and external use. 
• Maintain oversight of IEA’s compliance with GDPR and other relevant policies and procedures.