Senior Fundraising and Reporting Officer

The Senior Fundraising and Reporting Officer  is responsible for Ensuring sustainability of organizational budget in coordination with the Programs Manager
Researching and identifying potential donors and partners.

• Drafting letters of inquiry, concept notes, and funding applications as necessary.
• Managing ongoing portfolio of donors for current projects (progress and final reporting, no-cost extension requests, contract addendums, etc.).
• Ensuring smooth communication between MS and donors: sharing briefs on supported projects on a regular basis.
• Ensuring reporting is done on time with proper internal review by relevant staff and Mangers.
• Assisting the team in providing adequate data for reporting on  monthly and quarterly basisby providing the necessary tools and templates.
• Report periodically and ad hoc to Executive Responsible on essential matters and activities related to the unit and formulate recommendations on how to improve processes and simplify them.

Education/Years of Expertise:

Master’s degree in social sciences  or relevant discipline with 3 years of experience in  writing and proposals  development and project management fields

OR

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or relevant discipline with 5 years of experience in writing reports and proposals  development and project management fields

Knowledge:

• NGOs business environment in Lebanon
• Donors environment and principles
• Knowledge of planning, monitoring, evaluation  and strategic planning
• Fundraising  and project management principles

Skills:

•  strong writing skills
• Business development and fundraising
• Project management skills
• Computer skills
• Communication skills (written and verbal) and follow-up
• Initiative and time management skills
• Reporting and Problem-solving skills
• Analytical, logical thought process and meticulous attention to detail
• Strategic thinker with the ability to influence at a senior level.

Attitudes:

• • Strong personal commitment to the vision, mission, goals and values of MSL
  • Self-confidence and honesty
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Accuracy and transparent
  • Flexibility in dealing with others
  • Confidentiality of information
  • Team work spirit

Language:  

• Proficiency in Arabic and English reading and writing
• Master French is a plus