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 Duties

 

• Fundraising and Proposal Writing:

o Raise funds for the activities of the organization.

o Compile and maintain a database of international and local donors.

o Monitor donor websites and research donor organizations.

o Identify new funding opportunities.

o Contact new prospective donors and build working relationships with them.

o Work closely with management and program staff to plan project funding applications.

o Write concept notes, project ideas and project proposals.

o Manage donor communications across the fundraising cycle, from project conception to award.

• Grant Reporting:

o Write compelling and descriptive narrative reports for existing donors

o Liaise with finance department to ensure the timely submission of financial reports

o Collect data for report writing from management and program staff.

o Maintain relationships with existing donors and respond to their requests for information.

o Update donors regularly on Sawa’s work and progress in grants’ implementation.

• Development Research:

o Undertake independent research in finding alternative resources for long-term funding.

o Work closely with senior management to develop income-generating work-streams for the organization.

o Write promotional material to help promote Sawa.

o Provide drafting and editing support to the compilation of specialized reports.

o 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, Communications, Journalism and/or Marketing and international studies 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.

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 by e-mail to [email protected] (No: DEV 4/21) before Monday, 19 April 2021 .

**: Only CVs in English will be considered.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.*