External Relations coordinator

The Culture and Free Thought Association “CFTA” was established in 1991 as an independent organization playing a leading role in developing a Palestinian civil society that is based on promoting the rights of children, youth and women in the Gaza Strip. CFTA is a development non-governmental organization which, in emergency situations, also provides humanitarian assistance.

CFTA is currently seeking a Fundraising and External Relations coordinator to support the organization develop and implement an effective fundraising and outreach strategy.

Location: CFTA main office in Khan Younis

Contract period: One year (Full time) - with the possibility to extend 

Responsibilities:

• Participate in developing a fundraising and outreach strategy for CFTA that embraces CFTA’s approach and philosophy and communicates its messages.

• Work closely with CFTA Deputy Director and relevant team members to raise the profile of CFTA .
• Support in developing collaborative communication and relationships with stakeholder group including donors
• Contributes practical and innovative ideas to help CFTA achieve its strategic goals
• Support to the CFTA Deputy Director to develop project proposals and submit grant applications
• Updating the CFTA external relations database and follow up on partners and budgets

• Production of annual and periodical reports including projects reports and documentation of success stories.

• Attending relevant external and internal meetings/workshops

• Enhance the skills of CFTA staff by providing the training and coaching needed for the best use and implementation of the fundraising and outreach strategy

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Essential Qualifications

• At least a BA in a relevant field At least two years practical experience in the area of fundraising, external relations,MEAL and outreach
• Track record in successful concepts and proposal writing and reporting to major institutional donors

Essential skills and competencies

• Ability to identify opportunities and generate creative solutions
• Pro-active in exploring new external relationships
• Excellent professional and technical writing skills
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Have sound knowledge of Project cycle management, budgeting and financial procedures

• Fluent in English and Arabic with excellent verbal and written communication skills in both languages
• Knowledge of participatory development methods
• Knowledge of the different approaches and accountabilities required for different types of funders
• Excellent computer skills

Personal Qualities:

• Innovative, flexible and proactive personality
• Excellent team work competencies and confidently demonstrating a coaching approach in working with others
• Hard worker and results-oriented
• Ability to handle work stress, time pressure and difficult situations efficiently
• Willing to travel in the field, spending extra working hours and possibly working during weekends
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Please fall the application through this link:

http://hr.cfta.ps/public/20/applicants

Deadline for submission: Monday, 26December 2022

Please note that  only short-listed candidates will be contacted.