bayt.com
Job Description
BACKGROUND: The Azraq Education and Community Fund is a United States and Jordan-based registered non-profit operating a non-formal education program for Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanians in the rural and underserved community of South Azraq, Jordan.
SCOPE OF WORK:
- Lead fundraising activities by actively pursuing opportunities to promote and support AECF programs to foundations, high wealth donors, larger institutions (i.e. Government, UN), and individuals
- Meet specific fundraising and communications goals as laid out by the Management team
- Increase public recognition, foster a positive image of AECF and The Azraq Education Center, and strengthen brand awareness, credibility and acceptance through external communication including social media and newsletters, supported by the Program team
- Develop an external communications and fundraising strategy in alignment with the overall program goals
- Plan, monitor, and evaluate external communication activities.
- Position The Azraq Education Center as a strong partner to implement local activities with Jordan-based partners and NGOs, including schools, embassies, UN organizations, and more
- Provide regular communications expertise to the leadership and programming teams
Skills
- Note: this is not an entry level position
- Bilingual Arabic and English required
- 3+ years experience in development, communications, marketing or other relevant field
- Must be able to work at least 1 full day per week from The Azraq Education Center in South Azraq, Jordan, and be willing to travel to Azraq for other work related activities from time to time
- Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and have high attention to detail.
- Competency in Microsoft Office and other design programs (i.e. Canva, Illustrator)
- Effective communication and writing skills, in English and Arabic
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
- Patience, understanding, flexibility, and an unceasingly positive attitude.
- Commitment to the mission of AECF