Fundraising and Project Development Coordinator

About Besme Group:

Besme International Group for Humanitarian Assistance is a non-profit company that abides by the principles of an NGO. It is operated by a qualified team of professionals who have considerable experience in the humanitarian field in the Middle East and North Africa. Our mission is the immediate response to humanitarian crises through developing sustainable projects that contributes in the social and economic development of humanity, through women and youth empowerment and child protecting relying on international human rights documents. The company executes all its projects regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, national or social status, political affiliation or any other form of discrimination.

Main Responsibilities:

Fundraising:

• Search, monitor and identify forms of funding for the programs of the association according to their needs;
• Analyze the identified calls for projects;
• Draft concept notes, projects and budgets following the funding organization’s criteria and follow up on them throughout the process from the moment the call is announced till the end of the project;
• Link Besme Group’s objectives and goals to the fundraising strategy according to each call;
• Prepare, on a regular basis, reports to the funding organization according to the set conditions;
• Develop network of potential donors. Build relationships with contact persons within funding organizations;

Project Development Coordinator:

• Write projects and draft budgets.
• Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment and information;
• Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise;
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports;
• Ensure standards and requirements are met through conducting quality assurance tests;
• Work on the sustainability aspect of the projects;
• Contribute to field visits for ongoing projects;
• Write official letters;
• Write monthly and annual reports;
• Organize workshops, seminars and events, including program, quotations and prepare all the needed products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and skills:

• Advanced university degree (preferably a Master’s degree or equivalent);
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to assist in negotiations with donors, clients and local partners and to provide effective support to the project team;
• At least 3 years of working experience in NGOs;
• Fluent written and oral English and Arabic language;
• Good computer skills and advanced level of MS Office knowledge and social media platforms;
• Deep knowledge of Lebanon working environment and active donors;
• Work in a well-organized and well-structured manner with accuracy and with eye for detail, combined with good organizational, time management skills and team work spirit.

Conditions:

• Abide by the organization’s rules and regulations as set forth in the Code of Conduct.
• Adhere to the organization's decisions and policies.
• The organization’s documents and relevant information shall be confidential and not used for personal purposes.
• Flexible to work out of working hours and public holidays when necessary.
• Commitment to Besme Group with no parallel job.
• Beirut resident in order to be able to reach our offices due to the current situation in the country.

Please do not submit an application if you do not meet the essential criteria.

Working hours:

Full time from Monday to Friday (9:00 am to 3:30 pm) with a flexibility to work on weekends and out of duty hours in case needed for the development and implementation of any project or event.

Location:

Tabaris, Beirut, Lebanon