Officer* Project Development *

About CBMCBM

(registered as CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V.) is an international development organisation committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the persons communities of the world. Based on our Christian values and more than 100 years of professional expertise, we address poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability. We work in partnership to create an inclusive society for all.

To enrich our team International Institutional Donors, we are looking forward to recruiting an

Officer* Project Development!

The position is a permanent position with 39 h/week.

These are your responsibilities

• Develop proposals and grant applications for international institutional donor funded projects in CBM’s technical areas (Inclusive Humanitarian Action, CBID, Inclusive Eye Health & Neglected Tropical Diseases)
• Maintain contacts with the respective donors and collaborate closely with the regional & technical teams in identifying and assessing funding opportunities, project ideas and developing proposals
• Develop the international donor portfolio
• Ensure close cooperation with the stakeholders
• Support in project development capacity building & quality assurance
• Contribute to the development and setup of the system and processes to enhance the planning and development of projects

These are your qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field of study
• Experience in the development or management of projects funded by international institutional donors (e.g., EU, USAID, UN)
• Professional proficiency in English; skills in other language is beneficial
• Practical experience in institutional fundraising and/or business development
• Willingness to travel on business to CBM project countries
• Flexible team player with proactive and entrepreneurial thinking ability
• Identification with the Christian values and the mandate of CBM

What we offer

• A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world’s leading organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive Development
• A fair salary and extensive social benefits based on the collective bargaining system of Diakonie Deutschland (AVR-DD), 30 days holiday, company pension scheme and a wide range of further training opportunities
• Particularly good opportunities to balance work and private life through flexible working hours and generous regulations regarding mobile work
• An approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people in a diverse and collegial team and great team spirit
• A modern building with barrier-free workplaces, very good IT equipment and a variety of social rooms such as a canteen, shower, relaxation room, etc.
• Living and working in an attractive metropolitan and holiday region

How to apply

Please apply exclusively online via our applicant portal (see APPLY NOW).

A letter of motivation, CV and relevant (work) references complete your application.

We look forward to receiving your application!
Werden Sie Teil der CBM als Officer* Project Development!

Your contact person: Ms Marie-Luise Krümke , Tel.: +49 (0) 6251 131 276

We would like to further promote diversity in our teams and therefore welcome applications from people of different ethnic and social backgrounds, religions and world views, different ages and genders, and especially from people with disabilities.

*Suitability is decisive, gender is irrelevant!