Fundraising Officer

Job description

Career Opportunity: Fundraising Officer

Location: SOS Children’s Villages National Office, Lusaka

Reports to: Grants and Partnership Development Manager

Application Deadline: 26 December 2025

About Us:    

SOS Children’s Villages Zambia is part of a global federation dedicated to the care and support of children without parental care and families at risk. We work to ensure every child belongs to a family and grows with love, respect, and security. Join our mission-driven team and contribute to sustainable change.

Position Summary:

The Fundraising Officer will play a critical role in generating financial support for our organization through strategic fundraising initiatives. S/he will be responsible for seeking out and pitching for various fundraising opportunities, organizing events, developing donor relationships, and creating compelling promotional materials to raise awareness of our mission and financial needs. The ideal candidate must have experience in fundraising and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Developing effective fundraising strategies and plans
Organizing and executing various fundraising events and campaigns
Identifying potential donors and building effective relationships with them
Writing, submitting and tracking grant proposals
Monitoring and evaluating fundraising activities for effectiveness
Managing budgets and financial reporting related to fundraising activities
Maintaining donor records and databases
Creating marketing materials and strategies to promote fundraising initiatives
Working with volunteers and organizing volunteer events for fundraising purposes
Complying with legal regulations and ethical practices in all fundraising activities
Communicating with the public, the media, and other interested parties to gain wider exposure for the organization
Uphold and promote the highest standards of child safeguarding in all activities, in line with our Child Protection Policy.

Qualifications and Experience:

Full Grade 12 School Certificate with a Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics or the equivalent.

·      Not less than five (5) years’ experience in business development, fund-raising and proposal development. Exposure and familiarity with multi-donor and key stakeholder relations and engagements with public and private corporate and any international funding agencies is a mandatory requirement.

Experience within an NGO or donor-funded environment is a strong advantage.

Core Competencies & Personal Attributes:

·      Knowledge of Fund Development and fundraising principles

Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
A proactive team player with the capacity to build effective partnerships.
Ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver quality work within strict deadlines.

·      Be of high moral standing and personal integrity

·      Willingness to travel out of station as required.

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit:

A one-page cover letter detailing your motivation and suitability for the role.
A concise Curriculum Vitae (maximum 3 pages).

Submit your application via email to jobs@sos-zambia.org by close of business on 26 December 2025.

Please indicate the position title in the subject line of your email.

Note: For a detailed job description, please visit our website: www.sos-zambia.org. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

SOS Children’s Villages Zambia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on disability, ethnicity, race, religion, or gender.