Fundraising and Resource Officer Position

The mission of SHEILD is bringing relief to the population in general and to those who suffered and are still suffering from war and from the absence of governmental health and social care and protection. The methods involve direct assistance as well as community based interventions to enhance human rights, economic conditions, and social integration. A participatory approach is utilized that involves local stakeholders and authorities within a system of coordination to assess needs and subsequently implement programs with high emphasis on the most vulnerable and deprived members of targeted communities.

SHEILD is currently implementing Development and Humanitarian Projects mainly in South Lebanon, Mount Lebanon and Bekaa, including some Palestinian camps and gatherings in the South. With a 2 million annual budget, 8 projects and 50 employees, SHEILD aims at enlarging its portfolio and increase its funding in order to coop with the emerging challenges for both the refugees and host communities.

SHEILD seeks a Fundraising and Research Manager to lead, manage and increase the fundraising portfolio for both development and humanitarian sectors. The Fundraising and Resource Mobilization Manager is a key position within the organization and falls directly under the Chairman of the Board and SHEILD International Advisor.

The Fundraising and Resource Research Manager will report directly to the Chairman of the Board and SHEILD International Advisor.

SHEILD is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices.

Job Description

Specific tasks:

·Work closely with SHEILD colleagues order to create SHEILD fundraising strategy for 2018-2020,

· Oversee, update and implement the ongoing fundraising strategy,

· Identify and map suitable and potential donors,

· Identify key funding priorities and funding sources,

• Priorities time and needs for the appropriate potential donors,
• Identify fundraising gaps within SHEILD framework,
• Create a database that defines and identifies upcoming or potential fundraising scenarios for each program,
• Having identified both the funding needs and potential funding sources, work closely with the Chairman of the Board and SHEILD International Advisor to match funding sources against SHEILD priorities.
• Advise and implement new fundraising approach,
• Review SHEILD submitted proposals in the last 2 years and assess the deficiency and strengths in each proposal,
• Review and assist the Program Manager team during proposal writing phase in order to ensure that new proposals are in line with each donor’s strategy.
• Review and assist the Program Manager team during reporting writing phase in order to ensure that submitted project reports are in line with each donor’s strategy,
• Develop a new mechanism to track funding needs and proposal development,
• Sustain and/or initiate discussion with SHEILD donors or potential donors,
• Attend fundraising meetings with International, regional and local donors,
• In agreement with the Chairman of the Board and SHEILD International Advisor, represent and promote SHEILD to UN and international agencies, donors, INGOs, development agencies, local partners, specialized networks and other parties,
• Assist in developing logical frameworks and output, outcome and results-based on projects need based on the approach needed by each donor.

General tasks

• Provide guidance using SHEILD values and principles,

• Participate in the Senior Management meeting,

• Coordinate and ensure timely follow up on action items,

• Responsible for filing (e and hard copies) of all the documents, emails, etc…

• Ability to travel when needed,

• Undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time from the Chairman of the Board and SHEILD International Advisor.

Required Skills and Experience

Experience and knowledge

· Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, international relations, social sciences, and communications or in a related area. Additional years of qualifying experience may compensate for a master’s degree,

· A minimum of 7 years progressively responsible experience in fundraising and resource mobilization,

· Deep knowledge of Lebanon working environment and active donors,

· Experience and knowledge of the socio-political and economic situation in Lebanon,

• Experience in advocacy and/or strategic communication.

Skills and special aptitudes:

• Fluency in oral and written English and Arabic is required. Knowledge of French is an advantage,
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills,
• Being diplomatic, professional and enthusiastic,
• Has excellent attendance and positive attitude to the job,
• High ethical standards in accordance with humanitarian standards and anti-corruption policy,
• Excellent analytical reporting skills,
• Excellent interpersonal, cooperation, and networking skills,
• Ability to work independently and take initiative,
• Multicultural understanding,
• Great analytical skills,
• Positively accept diversity and differences.