Job description:
Proposal and Report Writing:
– Write sophisticated grant proposals and reports for foundations, federations and other major donors in English (assisting with translations where needed).
– Draft program overviews and updates on World ORT Kadima Mada projects and activities in Israel for cultivation, stewardship and marketing purposes
– Establish and maintain strong relationships with members of the program team in the field
– Understanding of program budgets and management for reporting purposes
– B.A. compulsory, M.A. – an advantage
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Native, US spelling) and Hebrew (fluent speaking, reading and writing)
– Proven experience in writing grant proposals and donor reports (RFPs and LOIs for private donors, funds and federations – including free style and online forms)
– Familiarity with grant proposal budgeting concepts
– Creative, out of the box multi-tasker, comfortable with and working under pressure
– Flexible, team player, personable, service orientated able to work effectively with diverse people and interfaces
– Computer literate – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
– 50% position in the organizations offices and from home
Person Specification
– With a minimum of 3-5 years experience in related fields
– You are comfortable with occasion travel throughout Israel to our projects and you are open to working flexible hours to connect with overseas colleagues on occasion.
– You possess excellent writing and communication skills in both Hebrew and English, and knowledge of North American philanthropic community is a plus.
This position is open to all candidates.
