Fundraising Intern

The intern will provide general support to the Major Gifts Officer at Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa to implement, coordinate and execute various functions within this department. This will allow the intern to develop new skill sets and to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of Greenpeace MENA fundraising work.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Communicate with supporters or donors,  answering queries and providing support
• Help in organizing events either online or offline; drafting agenda, gather material, take notes, follow-ups, etc
• Assist in researching potential foundation, and major donor
• Assist in procurement when needed e.g gather price quotation
• Assist in the implementation of donor cultivation and solicitation events and activities
• Attending and taking minutes of meetings 
• Provide support in data gathering from different stakeholders
• Organizing the files of Fundraising Drive and making sure all files are added there
• Draft and proofread professional correspondence and fundraising materials. 

Requirements 

• Excellent telephone manner.
• Excellent creative writing skills in English.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive, creative and enthusiastic.
• Desire to learn, develop and advance.
• Ability to multitask. 
• Genuine interest in working in the NGO sector, and an interest in environmental issues is highly desirable.

Qualifications

Education: University Degree in Communications, English literature or related field.

Language: Strong verbal and writing communication skills in Arabic and English. 

Terms and Conditions 

GP MENA internships program offers interns a better understanding of the organisation’s goals and objectives and insight into how an international organisation operates in  a multicultural environment and allows them to enhance their educational experience through practical work assignments, thereby developing skills which will be useful for their career and future employment. 

Our internships are meant for students or recent graduates who have completed their studies less than 2 years ago.  

Commitment

Greenpeace MENA is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, and irrespective of gender, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidentiality.