Public Relations & Fund Raising Officer

Bethlehem Arab Society For Rehabilitation (BASR), founded in 1960, is a nonprofit non-government organization that is nationally recognized for the comprehensive specialized integrated medical, rehabilitation, educational, psychosocial, vocational and recreational services it renders to the Palestinian population, particularly persons with disability, through its varied centre based, outreach and community based programs.

Position Title: Public Relations & Fund Raising Officer
Location: Beit-Jala
Accountable To: Director of program Development

Job Summary:

The Public Relations & Fund Raising Officer (PR&FRO) is part of the program and project development team of BASR responsible for:
- Public Relations, Fundraising and Marketing.
-Assisting with the development and nurturing of fundraising opportunities, the writing of funding proposals and communication with donors.

Professional Qualifications:

-Minimum 2 years professional experience in journalism, media relations, marketing, and/or fundraising preferably with exposure to international organisations or development cooperation
-Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and team working skills
-Communicating clearly and effectively (in oral and written forms in both
Arabic and English) and relating well with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
-Ability to write compelling stories drawn from technical project documents and field interviews.
- Experience in web-based journalism and/or fundraising.
-Ability to work under pressure in a conscientious and organized manner;
-Ability to liaise effectively with the multiple stakeholders like the local community, the public and donor agencies.
-Excellent Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, Internet)

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, international relations or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.

Interested candidates with relevant education and experience are encouraged to send their CV and a motivation letter by email to [email protected] and indicate the position, to which they are applying no later than 27th December, 2009.