External Relations Officer (ERO)

The ERO is a management position reporting directly to the Director-General (DG) of the Institute and has the following sets of duties and responsibilities: 

1. Fundraising (30%):

 The successful candidate will:

• Solicit and mobilize funds for MAS research programs and activities in line with MAS fundraising strategy 2022-2023.
• Write grant and cooperation proposals for MAS projects and programs in cooperation with Research and Financial Departments.
• Promote MAS programs and projects and donor and partner events.

2. Project Monitoring (50%)

• Communicate with donors and partners and follow up with them on project implementation.
•  Prepare narrative, progress, and evaluation reports in accordance with contracts and agreements with donors.
• Keep updated files for all MAS funded programs and projects as well as profiles for current and potential funding parties through the SharePoint Monitoring system.

3. Report drafting (20%)

• This task requires both research and drafting as well as reviewing published work relevant to the issuance in English of the monthly Economic Bulletin and the semi-annual Food Security Bulletin.
• The ERO will also help in preparing summaries and press releases of MAS publications and activities in English.
• The ERO may be occasionally tasked with some research tasks as the need arises.

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• M.A. Degree in Management/Social Sciences or other relevant fields
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience under Duties (1) and (2) and at least three years under Duties (3).
• Working knowledge and overall understanding of the donor community and the external aid system, and familiarity with Palestinian development issues.
• English language fluency, including drafting skills.
• Strong public relations, networking, and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of and proficiency in relevant computer programs.
• Proficiency in Arabic language is preferable.

Core Competencies

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Planning and Organization
• Client Orientation

Interested candidates should send their CV and a cover letter elaborating on their interest in the position to [email protected]  or apply to the MAS website:https://mas.ps/en/vacancies/6006.html