Grants Acquisition Senior Officer

General Tasks

1. Fundraising Strategy & Opportunity

• Identify and monitor funding opportunities aligned with the organization’s activities and strategic priorities.
• Analyze donor calls for proposals and assess strategic fit, feasibility, and competitiveness.
• Ensure alignment between funding opportunities and organizational needs.
• Maintain a structured pipeline of funding opportunities and deadlines.
• Contribute to the development of a long-term fundraising strategy 
• Map potential institutional donors, foundations, and private sector partners relevant to arcenciel’s mission.

2. Proposal Development & Grant Writing

• Lead the drafting of high-quality concept notes, proposals, and full applications in line with donor requirements.
• Ensure clarity, consistency, and technical quality in all written submissions.
• Coordinate with sector teams and support departments to collect input for proposals.
• Work closely with the finance department to ensure accurate and realistic budgeting.
• Ensure timely submission of proposals according to donor deadlines.
• Develop standardized proposal templates and internal writing guidelines to improve efficiency and quality.
• Ensure alignment between proposals, logical frameworks, and organizational strategy.
• Adapt narrative style and positioning depending on donor type (institutional, private, UN agencies, etc.).

3. Donor Relations & External Partnerships

• Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with donors, funding agencies, and strategic partners.
• Act as a key point of contact for donors regarding proposals, reporting, and clarifications.
• Ensure donor satisfaction through timely communication and transparency on project progress.
• Represent the organization in meetings, conferences, donor events, and networking opportunities.
• Proactively engage donors beyond funding cycles to strengthen long-term partnerships (relationship fundraising approach).
• Identify and develop strategic partnerships with international NGOs, and private sector actors.

4. Impact Monitoring & Strategic Learning

• Participate in the evaluation of ongoing projects and their impact.
• Contribute to identifying lessons learned and recommendations for future funding strategies.
• Support improvement of project design based on donor feedback and implementation results.

5. Internal Tools & Organizational Development

• Contribute to the development of internal fundraising tools, templates, and processes.
• Improve efficiency of proposal development workflows.
• Support institutionalization of fundraising knowledge within the organization.
• Develop a “funding intelligence system” to track donor trends, priorities, and shifts in funding landscapes.

Skill set and competencies

• Understanding of the Lebanese development and civil society ecosystem
• Excellent proposal writing and drafting skills
• Knowledge of fundraising and donor compliance processes
• High ethical standards and professionalism
• Flexibility and commitment
• Assertiveness and negotiation skills
• Teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong time management and respect for deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Attention to detail and quality orientation
• Strategic thinking skills
• Research and opportunity-mapping skills
• Budget coordination and financial understanding
• Presentation and representation skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proficiency in English, French, and Arabic (written and verbal)

Working Conditions 

• Job Constraints : The role involves working under tight deadlines, managing multiple donor requirements and funding opportunities simultaneously, coordinating with diverse stakeholders, and ensuring high standards of quality, compliance, and responsiveness in a dynamic fundraising environment.
• Workplace Location: Jisr El Bacha
• Working Schedule : Monday till Friday; from 09:00 AM till 05:00 PM

Requirements

• Languages : Arabic, English and French are mandatory
• Level of education : Master’s degree is preferred in Political Sciences, NGOs Management, Development, International Affairs…or any related field. 
• ​Years of experience : Minimum 5–7 years of experience in fundraising, grants management, or business development within NGOs, humanitarian, or development organizations, with proven experience in drafting successful project proposals, securing institutional funding, and working with international donors, UN agencies, embassies, foundations, and NGOs.