Development Officer

Sawa is a non-profit organization working to combat all types of violence, abuse and neglect against women and children in Palestine. Sawa is looking to recruit a Development Officer to assume fundraising and reporting responsibilities. This role includes fundraising, proposal writing, reporting and donor relations management.

Job Description
 
(A) Fundraising and Proposal Writing:

-Raise funds for the activities of the organization
-Compile and maintain a database of international and local donors
-Monitor donor websites and research donor organizations
-Identify new funding opportunities
-Contact new prospective donors and build working relationships with them
-Work closely with management and program staff to plan project funding applications
-Write concept notes, project ideas and project proposals
-Manage donor communications across the fundraising cycle, from project conception to award

(B) Grant Reporting:

-Write compelling and descriptive narrative reports for existing donors
-Liaise with finance department to ensure the timely submission of financial reports
-Collect data for report writing from management and program staff
-Maintain relationships with existing donors and respond to their requests for information
-Update donors regularly on Sawa’s work and progress in grants’ implementation

(C) Development Research:

-Undertake independent research in finding alternative resources for long-term funding
-Work closely with senior management to develop income-generating work-streams for the organization
-Write promotional material to help promote Sawa
-Provide drafting and editing support to the compilation of specialized reports
-Support and contribute to the organization’s planning processes

Required Qualifications
 
The ideal candidate will typically have the following skills/experience:

-Bachelor’s degree (Major in English, Communications, Journalism, international studies and/or Marketing preferred)
-At least 2 years’ experience in proposal and report writing, preferably in an NGO context
-Solid understanding of standard proposal/report writing methods in the non-profit sector
-Native English (writing, speaking, reading), fluent Arabic
-Exceptional writing and editing skills in English
-Excellent organizational and planning skills, with proven skills in multi-tasking to meet multiple deadlines
-Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
-Detail-orientated with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment - a genuine team player
-Strong interpersonal skills

Application Process

Individuals with a passion for writing and social change are encouraged to apply. If you are interested in this position and hold the required qualifications, please send your resume and cover letter by e-mail to

[email protected]

no later than February 25, 2017.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.