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

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

Contract period: One year (Full time)

Responsibilities:
-Participate in developing a fundraising strategy for CFTA  that embraces CFTA’s approach and philosophy
-Collect required information for proposals and reports
-Support to the CFTA Deputy Director to develop project proposals and submit grant applications
-Preparing progress reports
-Updating the CFTA external relations database and follow up on partners and budgets
-Keeping up to date with main project proposals and reporting tools, such as log frames
-Involvement in CFTA’s strategic planning and developing annual and periodical reports
-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 strategy
-Enhance the use of participatory approach within  CFTA
-Collect and reflect success stories from the field

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

Essential skills and competencies
-Good training and coaching skills
-Good organizational and time management skills
-Have sound knowledge of 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
-Knowledge in M&E practices
-Excellent computer skills

Personal Qualities:
-Innovative, flexible and proactive personality
-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, 22Auguest 2013

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

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