Israel: Resource Development Officer

Aug 21, 2018 | EcoPeace- Middle East
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EcoPeace Middle East is a unique Israeli-Jordanian-Palestinian organization that advances cooperative efforts to protect our shared environment and create the conditions for sustainable development and peace in our region (see this video). An award-winning trailblazer in the field of environmental peacebuilding, EcoPeace has some 50 staff members in our three offices in Tel Aviv, Amman and Ramallah. We are currently looking for a Resource Development Officer to join our team in Tel Aviv and work with the Regional Resource Development Director/ Israeli Deputy Director.

ROLE SUMMARY AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Talented and organized resource development professional with outstanding writing skills

MAIN TASKS AND ACTIVITIES:

  • Write letters of interests, concept notes, proposals, and reports, coordinating input from staff across the three offices
  • Manage work plan of proposals, funding opportunities, and reporting deadlines
  • Maintain database and files of all grants and funding requests submitted
  • Donor and prospect research
  • Maintain relevant registrations on award management systems (i.e. Sam.gov, PADOR)
  • Prepare newsletter and website content, manage and update English website
  • In coordination with Executive Assistant, manage donor acknowledgments and correspondence, prepare briefings and follow up on meetings, utilize CRM software to plan, track and file communications with contacts and donors

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED

  • Experience in a similar or related position
  • Outstanding English writing skills and experience in successful grant writing and high-quality reporting – preference to a candidate with at least one successful EU or USAID grant application. Examples will be requested and reviewed as part of the application processes
  • Multitasking and organizational skills, ability to plan, prioritize and execute tasks professionally
  • Able to assess what needs to be done and deliver independently
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Able to meet deadlines and willing to work unconventional hours if needed
  • Eye for detail and commitment to excellence
  • Creativity, enthusiasm and “can do” attitude
  • Comfortable working in a digital environment, preference to a candidate with CRM experience
  • Additional opportunities for candidates with media and social media background

TO APPLY SEND:

  • Cover letter relating to your motivation for the position and your relevant background qualifications
  • CV (in English)
  • 2 writing samples (at least one is grant-related)

To dalit@ecopeaceme.org, specifying the name of the position

EcoPeace Middle East provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.