Syria Justice and Accountability Centre
SJAC is a Syrian human rights organization seeking a development consultant to assist in diversifying our funding by securing grants from private foundations and philanthropies. This is a part-time, remote consultancy.
Tasks
- Conduct a mapping exercise to identify foundations that SJAC should consider targeting
- Collaborate with SJAC’s leadership team to draft a foundations-focused development strategy for the coming years
- Connect SJAC with appropriate foundations, brief staff on each donor, and attend initial meetings
- Guide SJAC’s program team through developing proposals for foundation funding
Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Non-Profit Management, International Affairs, Communications, or other relevant field; MA in relevant field preferred
- A development professional with 5-10 years’ experience in cultivating relationships and securing funds from private foundations, preferably for international human rights programming or a related field.
- Proven track record of successful engagement, development, and implementation of fundraising strategies.
- Knowledge of funding for programs in the MENA region is a plus
How to apply
Applicants should submit a CV and cover letter to [email protected] and include a proposed hourly rate in their application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning August 5th.