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TERM: 

Full-time

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Armenian Red Cross Society is looking for a Resource Mobilization Officer, who will carry out the local resource mobilization activities of Armenian Red Cross Society.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

- Develop and implement Resource Mobilization Strategy, the plan of action and other relevant documents;
- Coordinate and implement resource mobilization/ fund raising programs;
- Organize activities/ events/ campaigns to raise funds from public and corporate sources;
- Write and submit narrative/ financial reports;
- Coordinate the monitoring of opening priorities, lots, project proposals and ensure the ARCS participation;
- Coordinate and support the work of the regions to enhance participation and the development of partnership programs with small and medium businesses; and develop fund raising in the communities, providing overall strategic direction, materials, key messages, communication plans, etc.;
- Establish mutually beneficial contacts, and maintain strategic contacts both with external partners and within the Organization; introduce the ARCS among potential donors through presentations, projects, joint events, etc.;
- Create an effective database of donors and provide the active use of the database;
- Develop fund raising/ PR materials (booklets, leaflets, portfolios, other relevant documents and materials);
- Conduct regular monitoring and analysis of the ARCS fund raising activities; provide the awareness of similar activities, both within the Movement and within the country (NGOs, etc.) with a view to the early detection of strategically important opportunities for fund raising, as well as principal risks and, consequently, the scheme of response;
- Work under the direct supervision of the Secretary General and the guidance of the President of the ARCS.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

- Higher education in Economics, Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, International Relations or a related field; MBA qualification or degree in Management or Marketing is welcomed;
- At least 3 years of work experience in fund raising for an organization;
- At least 2 years of experience in senior/ responsible positions;
- Experience in the development and implementation of policies and strategic plans, plans of actions;
- Knowledge, skills and experience in the development of high-quality project proposals;
- Experience in program coordination, implementation;
- Experience in writing narrative/ financial reports;
- Experience in organizing fund raising/ charity events, campaigns;
- Experience of participating individually or in a team, to attract large grants from individuals, state, corporations or international organizations;
- Communication and interpersonal skills;
- Fluency in Armenian and English languages; knowledge of Russian language is an asset;
- Computer literacy; ability to work with Word, Excel, Power Point programs and databases;
- Flexibility and open-mindedness;
- Ability to work under deadline pressure;
- Ability to travel within the country.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

Interested candidates are welcome to send their CV in Armenian and English languages to: *******@********.** by 10 September 2020. Sending CV in both languages is a must, otherwise, the application will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this announcement through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am. Thanks.