JOB VACANCY: PUBLIC RELATIONS AND FUNDRAISING OFFICER
Based in Birzeit, The Palestinian Circus School (PCS) is looking to hire a full-time Public Relations and Fundraising Officer
By teaching, creating, performing and programming circus arts, the Palestinian Circus School strengthens the creative, social and physical potential of Palestinians, seeking to engage and empower them to become constructive actors in society and raises local and international awareness about the positive Palestinian potential and its different challenges
Tasks
Plan, develop and administer fundraising activities/events
Research funding opportunities and raise funds for PCS activities
Establish relations with new donors
Represent PCS in local events and in meetings with current/potential donors
Develop and maintain good working relations with donor organizations
Write proposals, concept papers, letters of inquiry and presentations
Write reports for existing donors on projects under implementation
Respond to donors’ requests for information in a timely and relevant manner
Proof-read English-language communications
Work with the financial officer to develop proposal budgets and financial reports
Compile quarterly and annual reports on PCS activities
Develop attractive presentation materials for existing and potential donors
Assist with logistical/technical implementation of projects as needed
Qualifications
BA degree in social sciences, communications or any other related field
Excellent English (written/spoken)
Strong Arabic language skills (native speaker preferred)
3-4 years’ experience in fundraising and grant-writing in the non-profit sector
Proposal writing and presentation experience
Strong knowledge of proposal-writing tools (log frames, indicators, monitoring and evaluation tools)
MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Very strong organizational skills
The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written
Team worker
Ability to travel throughout the West Bank (East Jerusalem is a plus)
Preferred - Good knowledge and understanding of the cultural sector in Palestine
Application Procedure
Please send your CV and cover letter (in English) to
Application deadline: September 24
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
Interviews and written tests will be held end of September, first week of October