Primary Responsibilities:

• Research and solicit new sources of public, foundation, and corporate donors to support existing programs and launch new initiatives;
  
• Develop and implement a strategy to create organization’s individual donor program, including overseeing fundraising events;
  
• Help manage relationships and ongoing communication with existing donors and  supporters; as well as management and development of proposals and reports to public  and private donors;
  
• Bolster the organizations communications with its constituents through email, website  management, social media, community and ethnic media strategies, multi- lingual  collateral materials and grassroots outreach.
  
• Support the organizations policy advocacy work through media strategies and  communication with partner organizations, elected officials, and government agencies;
  
• Assist the Executive Chairperson with other special projects, as necessary.
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of experience of grant writing, fundraising and funding management with proven track record;
  
• Extremely well organized and detail-oriented;
  
• Experience and ability to manage priorities and juggle multiple demands;
  
• Fluent in English and Nepali
  
• Master’s degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree with substantial experience can be considered.
  

Key Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills;
  
• Strong writing and editing skills in English language;
  
• Ability to work in a team
  
• Strategic and creative in approaches to fundraising

The employment category is time-based with 1 year employment initially with prospect of extension in the future. The position is Kathmandu-based with some visits outside of Kathmandu as demanded by the job. Remuneration is negotiable which is primarily determined by the years of experience of the applicant.