وصف الوظيفة والمتطلباتSawa Organization Job Vacancy: Development Officer
Sawa is a non-profit organization working to combat all types of violence, abuse and neglect against women and children in Palestine. Sawa is looking to recruit a Development Officer to assume fundraising and reporting responsibilities.
This role includes fundraising, proposal writing, reporting and donor relations management.
Job DutiesFundraising and Proposal Writing
o Raise funds for the activities of the organization
o Compile and maintain a database of international and local donors
o Monitor donor websites and research donor organizations
o Identify new funding opportunities
o Contact new prospective donors and build working relationships with them
o Work closely with management and program staff to plan project funding applications
o Write concept notes, project ideas and project proposals
o Manage donor communications across the fundraising cycle, from project conception to award
Grant Reporting
o Write compelling and descriptive narrative reports for existing donors
o Liaise with finance department to ensure the timely submission of financial reports
o Collect data for report writing from management and program staff
o Maintain relationships with existing donors and respond to their requests for information
o Update donors regularly on Sawa’s work and progress in grants’ implementation
Development Research
o Undertake independent research in finding alternative resources for long-term funding
o Work closely with senior management to develop income-generating work-streams for the organization
o Write promotional material to help promote Sawa
o Provide drafting and editing support to the compilation of specialized reports
o Support and contribute to the organization’s planning processes
Required QualificationsThe ideal candidate will typically have the following skills/experience:
• Bachelor’s degree (Major in, Communications, Journalism and/or Marketing and international studies preferred)
• At least 2 years’ experience in proposal and report writing (preferably in an NGO context)
• Solid understanding of standard proposal/report writing methods in the non-profit sector
• Native English (writing, speaking, reading), fluent Arabic
• Exceptional writing and editing skills in English
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, with proven skills in multi-tasking to meet multiple deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Detail-orientated with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment - a genuine team player
• Strong interpersonal skills
Application ProcessIndividuals with a passion for writing and social change are encouraged to apply. If you are interested in this position and hold the required qualifications, please send your resume by e-mail to
job@sawa.ps ( No: DEV 8/18 ) before Saturday the 25th of August 2018 .
*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.*