The Donor Relations Officer plays a key role in initiating and maintaining connections with donors. The officer supports the department manager in developing partnerships that advance WATAN’s mission and ensure the success of key projects. S/he will represent WATAN in public forums, outreach events, and donor meetings.

Responsibilities

• Finding ways and innovative partnerships for the development of financial resources with institutions and individuals whose goals run parallel with the organization goals.
• Organizing special organization events that will introduce and showcase the most important organization activities and projects.
• Helping the organization collect information on donor institutions and their programs.
• Working with the organization to find solutions
• Strengthening and developing donor relationships into long-term strategic partnerships.
• Searching for new possible relations and networks and reaching those responsible to convert these relations into functional and effective ones.
• Administrating all donations to the organization from start to finish, covering all the fine details.
• To set up a specific calendar for deadlines to apply for grants and the details required for the projects. It is to be updated periodically.
• To manage and follow-up the gathering of information about supporters and scheduling of projects for them and their needs.
• A review of memoranda of understanding and contracts for grants with supporters in coordination with the departments concerned.
• Following up all activities related to preparing and submitting grant applications within the organization and other institutions.

• Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or marketing.
• Previous experience in similar work will be an asset
• Previous NGO experiences will be an asset
• High communication skills and presentation.
• High negotiation skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
• Demonstrates openness and transparency.
• Report writing skills.
• Knowledge of follow-up financial matters.
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to work in teams.
• Innovative.
• Work under pressure.
• Delegation skills.
• Ability to learn and develop.

How to Apply:

Join our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact on communities by leading successful bid strategies and ensuring the sustainable development of impactful projects.

Early applications will be reviewed and shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews

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