Job Overview
OVERVIEW
The Jiyan Foundation for Human Rights is seeking applicants for the position of
Institutional Fundraising Coordinator in Kurdistan/Iraq.
Position: Institutional Fundraising Coordinator
Status: full-time employee (40h/week, 5 days)
Based: KRI/Iraq
Reports to: Director of Operations, Project Development Team Lead
Required Degree: Bachelor or higher
Max. monthly gross-salary: 1,500€
Application Deadline: 20 March 2024
Starting Date: As soon as possible. The contract is fixed-term based on the calendar year with the intended option for renewal.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Independently writes applications for funds for all of the programs of Jiyan Foundation. Pro-actively and self-sufficiently coordinates and discusses with the colleagues of other programs and departments for the acquisition of necessary information.
- Drafts budgets that accompany applications in coordination with the Finance Department.
- Regularly monitors relevant sources for fundraising possibilities.
- Supports Jiyan Foundation with the development of new fundraising ideas and related projects and activities, including the adaption of ongoing projects.
- Communicates professionally with (potential) donors.
- Coordinates with the Department of Operations for the handover of successful applications to the implementing team.
- In coordination with the Department of Operations and Project Development explores cooperation with national and international organizations, and sets up meetings to discuss potential cooperation.
REQUIREMENTS
- Very good English skills in listening, speaking, and writing.
- Fluent in Kurdish (preferably Sorani and Kurmanji) and Arabic.
- Completed bachelor’s degree or higher, with the proven ability to independently develop and compose (scientific) text.
- Flexible and strategic mindset, good communication skills.
- Essential: Experience of at least two years in fundraising and donor relations. Additional experience in project coordination or implementation is an asset.
- Ability to efficiently plan workflow and time and to independently organize workload.
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Willingness to work occasionally variable hours, readiness for business trips.
- Advanced familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (especially MS Word and Excel), online tools, and email communication.
- Active interest in human rights and social justice; awareness of current events both nationally and internationally, as a precondition for the task.
PERKS AND BENEFITS
- Participation in professional trainings and seminars;
- Working in an international and dedicated team;
- Paid holidays (24 days for full-time position) plus 15 statutory holidays. Additional paid holidays, especially on the occasion of religious festivals, may be agreed upon;
- Voluntary pension scheme with employer contributions.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit, in English:
- Cover letter outlining your motivation to work with Jiyan in this particular position
- CV detailing your previous work experience
- Reference letters or reference contacts
via this form: [APPLY HERE]
Please note that applications that do not meet the requirements or that are incomplete will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The Jiyan Foundation is an equal opportunity employer, and we particularly encourage women to apply for this position.