Fundraising and Reporting Officer

Specific duties and responsibilities

Fundraising 

• Drafting proposals in response to appropriate calls for funding, in order to secure funding for planned and ongoing activities and projects. 

• Actively searching for new opportunities for donor funding and to begin new activities or projects, as well as to diversify the sources of funding. 

• Proactive communication with donors: communicating with donors regarding proposals, reports, requests, etc.; creating and maintaining positive relationships with donors.

Reporting

• Writing and sending midterm and final reports to the donors on the implementation of projects and activities they are funding and in accordance with donor requirements. 

• Ensuring reporting is done on time with proper internal review by relevant staff.

Qualifications:

• University Degree in Social Sciences, Social Development, Media/Communications, Social Entrepreneurship and Marketing or a related field.

• Experience in writing detailed project plans and/or proposals is required. 

• Experience required:  4+ years or related experience. Volunteer experience is an asset.

• Excellent command of English is required. Arabic and French knowledge also assets.

• Knowledge and understanding of NGO and humanitarian work, with social, child protection, and health related issues.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and oral expression, specifically the ability to deliver succinct and persuasive analysis, strategic thinking.

• Comfortable leading on their own work and working alone.

• Meticulous attention to detail. Autonomy and rigor, initiative and discretion.

• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.

• Organization and time management skills, including the ability to work independently on multiple projects with competing deadlines.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• High level of computer literacy including skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Information Management System: Database management (data processing and analysis) and information presentation +techniques (graphing, charting, tabling etc.).