Finance and Fundraising Strategy Mentor

About the assignment

  • Country
  • Assignment type
    In Country
  • Partner Organisation
    BIRTH Fiji
  • Duration
    12 months
  • Proposed start date
    05 April 2027
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Closes 09 December 2026

We’re looking for a Finance and Fundraising Strategy Mentor  who can live and volunteer for 12 months in Fiji.

 

  • To be considered for this role, you’ll need qualifications in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field, along with training in nonprofit management, experience in resource mobilisation and donor engagement, familiarity with accounting software such as MYOB or Xero 
  • You will be working alongside BIRTH Fiji's finance staff, management team and Board to strengthen financial oversight, the staff capability and support sustainable financial practices
  • Provide support in strengthening financial management, reporting and governance, while mentoring staff in financial systems, fundraising strategies, budgeting and resource planning to support long-term organisational sustainability

About the partner organisation 

Building Innate Resilience Through Hearts (BIRTH) Fiji is a community-based organisation in Lautoka, Fiji, dedicated to promoting human rights, wellbeing and dignity, particularly for women, children and vulnerable communities. The organisation provides free counselling, mental health support, social work services, community awareness programs and humanitarian assistance to individuals and families experiencing violence, abuse and other social challenges. As BIRTH Fiji continues to grow, it seeks volunteer support to strengthen financial management, governance and fundraising strategies to ensure long-term organisational sustainability.

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - [email protected]. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.

Allowance

We cover your flights, insurance, and provide a living and accommodation allowance. Learn more here

AUD$ 2,229 per month.   

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Requirements

  • All applicants must be Australian citizens or holders of Permanent Residency Visa of Australia, or New Zealand residents in Australia with a Special Category Visa (SCV). 
  • A National Police Check must be completed during the application process.  
  • A Psychological Test is required for all volunteer assignments.  

Additional requirements for this assignment include obtaining a First Aid Certificate as well as different formats of reference checks (details to be discussed upon selection). Please note that the Program is temporarily unable to support Approved Accompanying Dependents (AADs) to Fiji until further notice. 

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