Philanthropy Reporting Intern

6 months ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Medecins Sans Frontieres South Africa Full time

**About MSF**

Doctors without Borders (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation committed to provide medical assistance to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion, natural and man-made disasters; and speaking out about the plight of the populations assisted. MSF assists people based only on need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. Today, MSF is present in more than 73 countries, where thousands of MSF doctors, nurses, logisticians, water-and-sanitation experts, and other medical and non-medical professionals work together to bring essential health services to people caught in humanitarian crises.

**Purpose of the job**

The Philanthropy Reporting Intern at MSF Southern Africa (MSF SA) will be part of the Philanthropy team in the Fundraising Unit. The reporting intern has the key role of obtaining medical and operational data to compile reports. While learning about fundraising, the intern is instrumental in helping the team account to and maintain good relationships with the portfolio of Individual, Corporate, Trust and Foundation donors.

**Reports to**:Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships

**Job Overview**

The Philanthropy Reporting Intern supports the retention of MSF SA’s Major Donor, Corporate, Trust and Foundation revenue program and supports the Philanthropy team with data gathering related to the activities of front-line fundraisers:

- By assisting in the preparation of written grant proposals and delivering reports in due time.
- By assisting with data collection from MSF SA Communication department, OCB Funding Unit, Operations, Medical and other relevant teams for the purposes of compiling reports as required.
- By preparing written grant proposals, reports, presentations and other necessary communication.

We are looking for a proactive and analytical individual with a commitment to confidentiality and high ethical standards. The Philanthropy Reporting Intern will have the ability to synthesize and translate his/her reporting into practical suggestions/actions to the Philanthropy team fundraising goals.

The Philanthropy Reporting Intern will have to be an individual with an interest and skill in writing and research. He or she should be highly computer literate with excellent oral, written communication and data presentation skills.

**Key Task and Responsibilities**

**1. Data Collection and Report Writing**
- Understand existing portfolio of donors and required reporting expectations.
- Conduct donor related project reports within requisite timelines.
- Assist in the planning and controlling of a schedule of donor report requirements, including the understanding of narrative vs. financial reports; ensuring all reports are prepared and submitted timeously.
- Participate in team meetings and take a keen interest in understanding budget and reporting strategies.
- Maintain a robust report tracking system for donor, including the recording of meetings minutes and contributing to the follow-up strategies,
- Assist in the writing of summaries for projects identified by the philanthropy team as an important tool to the success of Philanthropy & Partnerships goals and objectives.

**2. Proposal-Writing support to the Philanthropy unit**
- Participate in staff or donor meetings with the Philanthropy team as requested, to ensure outcomes and next steps are recorded and that donor profiles and reporting notes are updated appropriately.
- Provide writing support to the Philanthropy team for the preparation and updating of donor proposals and other communications as requested.
- Collect data to fulfil the reporting and other writing needs.
- Other duties as required to ensure the continued success in MSF SA’s Fundraising activities.

**The Philanthropy Reporting Intern Overview.**

Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships, the Philanthropy Reporting Intern supports the growth of MSF SA’s Major donor, corporate, trust and foundation revenue program and the relationship management activities of front-line fundraisers:

- By identifying individuals and organizations who will have the propensity, affinity and capacity to give to MSF SA.
- By collecting necessary data and preparing reports.
- By maintaining an updated plan and team schedule to deliver grant proposals and reports in due time.

**Requirements**:
**Education**
- Relevant tertiary qualification in **English, Communications and/ or similar related qualification.**

**Knowledge and skills**
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to locate and interpret financial information from a variety of sources.
- Excellent writing skills and the capacity to summarize and/or synthesize information in a highly structured and legible way.
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of research methodology, understanding and keen interest in philanthropy and the development of African philanthropy space would be an advantage.
- Skilful in drafting and editing

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