Program, Fundraising Technical Writer

LPHU is a grassroots organization built by and for people with disabilities. We believe that we have an important role to play in arriving at our vision of society by working with people with disabilities, a population that has been traditionally marginalized. As such, our specific mission is the following: • To defend the rights of people with disabilities; more specifically to work towards their access to equal opportunities and a quality life and to ensure that their basic needs (health, education, employment, socio-economic integration, freedom of choice) are fully respected and guaranteed • To eradicate marginalization and gender discrimination from the lives of people with physical disabilities • To mobilize people with physical disabilities to speak on their own behalf • To promote the spread of a culture of inclusion and right of participation General Description: Performs highly advanced technical writing work.  Responsible for writing proposals to foundations, corporations, and government sources in support of the Lebanese Physical Handicapped Union. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of discretion, initiative and independent judgment.  Reports to the Programs Manager.   General Duties and Responsibilities: Interprets published LPHU guidelines to produce compelling proposals requesting foundation, corporate, and federal funding. Understands funders reporting requirements and collaborates with program staff to ensure clear, timely and accurate reporting of LPHU activities and outcomes. Gathers and uses educational research and data to effectively establish and present the need for funding in proposals and/or program outcomes in reports. Uses advanced knowledge of research and education to analyze, synthesize, interpret, and make deductions using a variety of sources. Responsible for managing LPHU proposal projects with the potential for substantial impact within and outside the agency. Consults with and advises Board staff on LPHU requirements during program implementation. Meets deadlines. Writes and edits reports or other written documents in support of the External Relations Department. Reviews, edits, and advises on requests for proposals in support of LPHU-funded programs in other agency divisions. Collaborates with and advises the Board staff and senior management during preparation of proposals (assembles appropriate team, develops program timelines, plans program elements, and develops budget). Attends to work responsibilities regularly and reliably. Performs related work as assigned.   Required Minimum Education and experience: Preferred Masters degree in education, writing, social science, or related field from an accredited college or university with coursework that contributes to advanced writing, research, evaluation, and communication skills. Substantial evidence of success in comprehensive LPHU and report writing. Must be personal computer literate especially in use of software such as Word and Excel in a Windows environment. Ability to work independently with limited supervision.   Workforce: Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability toward changes in assignments. Ability to demonstrate success in attending work regularly and reliably. Ability to demonstrate meeting periodic, milestone, and final deadlines. Ability to work under pressure and be successful in meeting objectives. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships both internally and externally. Ability to adhere to the organizations internal management policies and procedures.