Projects Officer

Maan Network seeks qualified applicants for a Projects Officer. His or her overall purpose will be to support Maan Networks project development centering around three core responsibilities: fundraising, communications, and project coordination.

1) Project Coordination and Monitoring & Evaluation (50%)

Coordinate project implementation with key departments including the research, production, and finance departments and news desks.
Ensure the quality of outputs in line with project materials including logical frameworks, theories of change, and communication plans.
Prepare project reports in a timely and professional manner including reporting on best practices, key performance indicators, and financial reports.
Work as a team to develop a centralized monitoring and evaluation system and maintain records of indicators and achievement.
Provide clear communication and follow-up with project donors.

2) Fundraising (30%)

Research and identify funding opportunities from a range of donors including international governments, US and European grant-making institutions, and other foundations.
Develop individual project concept notes according to donor guidelines in coordination with Maan Networks administration and project development staff.
Ensure all proposal documentation is up to date and consistent in style.
Maintain up-to-date records on the status of upcoming and submitted proposals.
Communicate with various departments, donors, and partners to ensure that internal and external deadlines are met.

3) Communications (20%)

Maintain and develop relationships with existing and potential donors and project partners.
Attend information sessions and networking opportunities to network with potential donors, partners, and key individuals.

Knowledge, Experience, and Skills

-University degree (minimum of Bachelors Degree) preferably in Political Science, Media, Communications, Business Administration or a similarly related field.
-Track record of fundraising and/or project management with multilateral and bilateral donors as well as Foundations.
-Excellent written communications skills including proven experience in developing and writing funding proposals and project reports in English.
-Strong organizational skills.
-Flexible, capable of working under pressure and against deadlines.
-Strong presentation and networking skills.
-Fluency in written and spoken English is essential, knowledge of Arabic is an asset.

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit, a cover letter and CV to:

[email protected]

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

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