The Palestine Information and Communications Technology Incubator (PICTI) is seeking a Fundraising and Business Development Officer in its office in Gaza. He/She will be reporting to Gaza Manager of PICTI. 

 The main duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Work with the direct manager to agree on targets, strategies and tactics for fundraising from bi-lateral donors, multi-lateral donors, corporate foundations and private foundations.
• Develop and refine fundraising process, defining activities, responsibilities and key milestones.
• Research fundraising opportunities in alignment with PICTI and PITA strategies. 
• Keep up to date with donor trends and latest research
• Develop proposal and budget according to proposal guidelines, undertaking further research into the funder’s priorities and drawing insight from types of projects funded in the past.
• Take the lead in writing compelling proposals with clear narrative, logical structure and emphasis according to donor priorities.
• Manage information and record the profile and fundraising activity of donors on a database
• Own and support the development of the implementation of the institutional fundraising strategy to achieve the desired target per year. 
• Work closely with the Community Development Coordinator and PICTI, PITA team to understand needs, trends and develop high quality funding proposals and deliver on grant accountabilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; business administration, international relations or related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a fundraising role.
• Proven experience in securing multi-million dollar grants from donors, corporates, foundations including log-frame design and development with detailed budgets.
• Knowledge of donor trends, sustainable development goals, rules and regulations of major donors such as GIZ, UNDP, Worldbank etc 
• Proven experience developing budgets and proposals
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent networking skills, able to cultivate relationships at all levels of seniority.

Apply To:

Interested applicants are requested to send their Curriculum Vitae with a cover letter noting the position you’re applying for, three references and salary history for the last two positions and email to: gazainfo@picti.ps 

Deadline for submission is 29/10/2019 (CoB). All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.