Fundraising and External Relations Officer

Vacancy for a Fundraising and External Relations Officer

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 Officer to support the organization develop and implement an effective fundraising and outreach strategy.

Location: CFTA main office in Khan Younis and its 5 centers

Contract period: One year (Full time)

1-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 for the upcoming three years.
-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

2-Essential Qualifications
-At least a BA in a relevant field At least three years practical experience in the area of fundraising, external relations and outreach 
-Track record in successful concepts and proposal writing and reporting to major institutional donors, particularly the EU

3-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 funder
-Excellent computer skills

4-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 send your CV and   a covering letter  in English by mail to  [email protected]
Deadline for submission :Thursday, 26September 2013
Please note that  only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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