Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 22nd May 2020
Mary Ward International Australia (MWIA) is the aid and development organisation of the Loreto Sisters of Australia and South East Asia, working in Australia and across eight countries. As part of a global Loreto Education, Social Justice and UN network, MWIA supports projects that alleviate poverty and create sustainable change. Particular emphasis is placed on assisting women to transform unjust structures which keep them oppressed and marginalised.
MWIA is a full member of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID), accredited by the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC) and endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient
Reporting to the Province Leader, and a supportive board, this hands-on role is responsible for developing and maintaining the effectiveness, strategic direction and sustainability of MWIA. Broadening the financial and donor base will be a major focus in the short to medium term of your tenure. The major areas of responsibility are:
You have held hands-on leadership positions in aid and development agencies (that are ideally ACFID & DFAT accredited) or like-minded institutions. You have a deep understanding of best practice in relation to program creation and delivery in a national and international environment.
Crucially, you have been responsible for fundraising as a CEO, or program or fundraising director. You will have previous experience working with a board and multiple external stakeholders, preferably in a faith-based organisation. Specifically, you can demonstrate experience in: