Fundraising And Grants Coordinator

Competencies  Essential: Excellent knowledge of various types of donors (institutional, foundations, private individuals, etc.) Strong track record of successful proposal development, including complex large proposals Excellent reporting skills and experience drafting reports and proposals Good communication, networking and presentation skills and ability to represent the organization with relevant stakeholders Ability and experience working under pressure, with tight deadlines and by managing multiple proposals writing simultaneously, and to be flexible. Good knowledge of the Syrian crisis and/or Lebanon context Ability and experience working independently and seeking support when needed. Desired: Education background related to implementation of programs in humanitarian contexts. Knowledge and experience working with donors Knowledge and experience with proposal development cycle. Arabic speaker Knowledge of CARE network and its organization. Detailed Responsibilities & Tasks: Responsibility #1: Developing and consolidating strategic funding supporting the humanitarian programming of CIL (40%) To work closely with the Country Director and other senior managers to establish and maintain a detailed and comprehensive resource mobilization strategy and business plan To initiate key related actions with funders and other partners within an overall goal of strengthening CARE Lebanon’s support To identify and proactively pursue new and recurring funding opportunities in line with the strategy of CIL and the donor mapping To activate regularly the networking and communication with the stakeholders, including INGOs, embassies, institutional donors and private sector with the objective of deepening and specifying further fundraising opportunities in line with CIL strategy To work closely with CARE International network to reinforce CIL position in the region To update regularly the CIL Funding Matrix and resource development calendar in line with the Finance Manager To accompany senior CARE staff/leads to relevant meetings with key new and potential funding partners in the country/Gulf To follow and update on a regular basis the donor cultivation tool and share it with the Country Director and appropriate persons To lead the Resource Mobilization Team within CIL and to organize regular training with the Senior Management Team. To participate with the Communication Officer to events/communication when they are donors related.   Responsibility #2: Coordinating all new business development and contributing to grant management and reporting (60%) To perform the lead writing and coordination role for proposals and concept notes in collaboration with CIL managers. To be the focal point with donor bodies (from institutional donors to private individuals). To contribute to all internal and external reporting in collaboration with the programs and finance departments, ensuring high-quality, well written and timely reports meeting donor and CIL requirements. To work closely with the Program Support team to ensure grant administration, compliance of proposals, budget, and sub-agreements with relevant donor requirement and deadlines. Compile the CO donor reporting schedule for all CARE projects through reviewing donor agreements / IPIAs and updating the agreement data-base regularly   Work with finance and program teams to ensure quality and timeliness of all donor report submissions.   To ensure comprehensive grant files are maintained up to date and are available for use.