Communications and Proposal Writing Consultant

The Communications and Proposal Writing Consultant will build on and expand the current fundraising projects and plans in collaboration with the management team.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Specific duties and responsibilities

• Drafting proposals in response to appropriate calls for funding, in order to secure funding for planned and ongoing activities and projects.
• Actively searching for new opportunities for donor funding and to begin new activities or projects, as well as to diversify the sources of funding.

• Proactive communication with donors: communicating with donors regarding proposals, reports, requests, etc.; creating and maintaining positive relationships with donors.

Qualifications:

• University Degree in Social Sciences, Social Development, Media/Communications, Social Entrepreneurship and Marketing or a related field.
• Experience in writing detailed project plans and/or proposals is required.
• Excellent command of English and French is required.
• Knowledge and understanding of NGO and humanitarian work, with social, child protection, and health related issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and oral expression, specifically the ability to deliver succinct and persuasive analysis, strategic thinking.
• Comfortable leading on their own work and working alone.
• Meticulous attention to detail. Autonomy and rigor, initiative and discretion.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Organization and time management skills, including the ability to work independently on multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• High level of computer literacy including skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Information Management System: Database management (data processing and analysis) and information presentation +techniques (graphing, charting, tabling etc.).

About Red Oak

Red Oak is a Lebanese NGO. It promotes innovative approaches to existing social, educational and cultural structures through education, art, art therapy and mental health, for the protection of children, and the empowerment of women and girls, with a special attention for people with disabilities.