МБФ "Добробут громад" шукає спеціаліста із залучення ресурсів/координатора з комунікації (далі - англ.)

Responsibilities:

• Support Director of Fundraising and Communications in implementation and design of a fundraising plan and strategy that will enable the Ukraine program to tap resources, both local and overseas
• Constantly update fundraising plan related to resource development with corresponding strategy, priorities, objectives and specific goals
• Participation in Development of new project concepts and project proposals within the scope of Heifer’s mission and the Ukraine program focus that would be of interest to in-country and international funding sources
• Ensure successful ramp-up of newly developed and approved projects before transferring project management to project coordinators
• Tap government agencies as well as private donors as resources for fundraising, develop partnership and collaboration in project implementation
• Gather information and possibilities of agencies, organizations and other groups that could assist in the completion of Heifer-Ukraine’s mission (every week)
• Assist in PR support of all ICF “Community Wellbeing” activities
• Organize and manage database of partners and potential donors
• Help to organize information support for visits of representatives of donors and external evaluators
• Maintain and update communication and networking files, materials and photographs (both hard and electronic copies)
• Answer information requests of different active and potential donors, Heifer International Headquarter, mass media, other stakeholders
• Assist in preparation and submission of progress reports, annual reports, and final project reports to donors
• Assist in editing newsletters, brochures and the website of ICF “Community Wellbeing”, as well as program reports
• Translate and edit documents as needed
• Place materials on organization’s website and update relevant web content
• Perform other job-related duties as requested

 Education and/or Experience:

University education in Public Relations, Public or Business Administration, Journalism, Sociology, English, Tourism, Culture or related field required; plus three (3) year experience in fundraising required; other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements.

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient English and Local language writing skills for publications, stories, articles
• Ability to produce accurate documents in a well designed and attractive format
• Story writing and photography skills
• Computer proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools, electronic mail and internet (Microsoft preferred), desktop publishing software, image & picture editing software
• Ability and willingness to work with flexible schedule.
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, including attention to details
• Ability to cooperate effectively with project partners
• Ability to foster and maintain a spirit of unity, teamwork and cooperation
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Sensitivity in working with multiple cultures and beliefs, and to gender equity
• Basic understanding and sensitivity to issues associated with poverty, hunger and environment.

Interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to submit CV and Cover Letter to [email protected], cc to [email protected] not later than August 20, 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and selection will continue until position is filled.