Fundraising and Proposal Writing Assistant

Palestinian Working Woman Society for Development (PWWSD) is a Palestinian grassroots non-governmental organization working since 1981 with and for Palestinian women marginalized by the Israeli occupation and Palestinian patriarchal society. PWWSD is currently seeking to improve the mental health of Palestinian women through psychosocial services including group and individual counselling and to provide women with the resources they need to combat gender-based violence, empower themselves politically, economically and socially, and transform their society into an inclusive, egalitarian and democratic. PWWSD takes a gender-responsive, rights-based approach, particularly regarding international human rights.

PWWSD is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Fundraising and Proposal writing assistant to join our team in Ramallah, Palestine. The ideal candidate will be responsible for helping in researching, writing, and submitting grant proposals to support PWWSD mission, programs, and initiatives.

1. Research and identify potential funding opportunities from international organizations, foundations, and other donors.
2. Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of PWWSD mission, programs, and initiatives to effectively articulate the organization's needs in proposals.
3. Write clear, concise, and compelling grant proposals and concept notes, adhering to donor guidelines and requirements.
4. Collaborate with programs, public relation, media and advocacy and finance teams to develop project ideas and budgets and ensure alignment with proposal narratives.
5. Track and manage proposal submission deadlines, ensuring timely submission of high-quality proposals.
6. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of submitted proposals, including tracking the status of submissions and reporting requirements.
7. Support the development of fundraising strategies and contribute to the organization's overall resource mobilization efforts.
8. Assist in the preparation of reports and updates for donors, as required.
9. Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

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1. Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Development Studies, English, Communications, or a related field).
2. Minimum 3 years of experience in proposal writing and development, and fundraising, preferably in Gender, civil society sector, sustainable development and more.
3. Excellent written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, and persuasive proposals.
4. Strong research skills and the ability to identify and assess funding opportunities.
5. Experience developing project budgets and working with finance teams.
6. Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines.
7. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team and with external partners.
8. Commitment to the mission and values of PWWSD.
9. Fluency in Arabic and English is required.

Please submit your cover letter, CV, and three professional references to the following email: [email protected] . Please use the subject line "Fundraising and Proposal Writing Assistant" in your email. The application deadline will be the 3rd of January 2024.