Director of Resource Development
The A.M. Qattan Foundation is seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual for a senior position of Director of Resource Development to work in its offices in Ramallah. Following is the description of this position:
Job Type: Full time
Job Category: Director
Line of Responsibility: Director General
Work Location: Ramallah
Job Objectives: A senior level position with the main objectives of
Developing and implementing an effective resource development strategy
Preparing and managing implementation of the annual fundraising work plan
Overseeing and promoting the Foundation’s income-generating resources and facilities
Lend support, share information and coordinate with Program Directors and assigned staff in all matters related to resource development
Manage resource development staff, and streamline communication with the Director General.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities:
Prepare and manage implementation of the annual resource development plan in coordination with the Director General, Program Directors and Director of Finance
Prepare the annual resource development budget, and conduct cost and expenditure tracking activities in close coordination with the Director of Finance and relevant staff
Manage funding partnerships, suggesting ways to build on these relationships, maximizing partners’ engagement, and identifying and attracting new funding partners
Represent the Foundation with donors and partners in coordination with the Director General
Oversee development of funding and partnership proposals and budgets in coordination with the Director General, Program Directors and the Director of Finance
Review and release of partners’ reports; ensuring that they are submitted on time and fulfill partners’ requirements
Monitor funding trends locally and regionally and adapt fundraising strategy accordingly
Plan, organize and evaluate fundraising activities and initiatives
Review and assess achievements and setbacks; identifying strengths and weaknesses and areas for development
Oversee and promote the Foundation’s income generating resources and facilities (e.g. café, audio-visual equipment) and ensure they operate efficiently and profitably
Oversee and promote rental of the Foundation’s facilities (e.g. theatre, conference hall, gallery)
Monitor, analyze and communicate resource development results to Director
General on a regular basis
Gather users information and suggestions and respond to their complaints on the use/services of the different public facilities; including the café, gallery, conference hall,…etc
Oversee the content of communication materials for fundraising purposes in coordination with the Director of Communication and Public Relations
Oversee administration of the donors mailing list and data base
Manage resource development staff; conduct regular staff appraisals and identify their development needs
Prepare and present regular reports including those for the Foundation’s semi-annual and annual reports
Maintain organized hard and soft copies of all communication activities
Participate in management committee meetings
Any other work related activities
Skills/Qualifications:
A bachelor degree in business administration or relevant field
Minimum ten years of relevant work experience with proven track record in management and resource development
Ability to proactively identify fundraising and income generating opportunities
Knowledge of development assistance and donor community in the Palestinian context
Familiarity with education and cultural sectors in Palestine
Strong organizational skills & ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Excellent computer skills
Excellent proposal and report writing skills
Ability to travel
Interested individuals should submit their CVs coupled with a letter of interest to:
by Sunday 04/10/2015. Only potential candidateswill be contacted for interviews.
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