Public Relations and Fundraising Officer

BACKGROUND  

DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION: 

• Proposals writing in the field of social and economic policies, development and women’s rights to the different donors and partners.
• Proposals and concept notes writing in the field of socio-economic researches.
• Further develop and implement the fundraising strategies and plan of Al-Marsad. 
• Produce narrative reports and documents related to the different programs, projects and activities implemented by Al - Marsad in addition to annul reports.
• Plan, organize and implement fundraising activities.
• Build on and maintain the relations with the organization’s partners and donors.
• Enhance networking with related institutions and coalitions locally and internationally.
• Contribute to the publications produced by Al-Marsad including the promotional materials for the different activities produced.   
• Represent the organization among partners, donors and other NGOs as necessary.

III. QUALIFICATIONS: 

• BA degree in Public relations, human rights, development, management, communications, or relevant field. Master’s degree is preferable.
• At least five years working in an NGO environment and preferably in the socio- economic rights field.
• Good experience in Project Cycle Management. 
• Strong and solid experience in fundraising and proposal writing for the civil society organizations.
• Proven track record of successful management of national PR and media campaigns.
• High proficiency in Arabic and English languages.
• Advanced knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office and social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the social, political and legal situation in Palestine.
• Ability and flexibility to work within a team, and under high pressure to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and inter-personal skills, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, partners and donors.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.