Ramallah Friends School is seeking a well-qualified and enthusiastic candidate to fill the position of:

Development & Communications Associate

Ramallah Friends School (RFS) continues a 147-year history of serving the needs of Palestinian children and families, providing educational excellence built upon the Quaker values of equality, simplicity, and peace. The school serves a student body of approximately 1,370 girls and boys in grades K-12.

The Development & Communications Associate will work closely with the RFS Director on all areas of work pertaining to fundraising, communications and alumni relations.

It is required that the candidate posses:

• A minimum of a Bachelors degree is required.

• At least three years of experience in fundraising, communications, or a closely

  related area.

• Demonstrated inter-personal and communication skills both verbally and written.

• Aptitude in using social media to strengthen organizational communication

• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

• Demonstrated ability to write clearly and communicate effectively with a wide

  range of people and constituencies.

• The ability to work cross-culturally with other members of the Ramallah Friends

  School community.

• Ability to travel (upto 25% of time).

• Understanding and upholding of the Ramallah Friends School’s values

• Self -driven and ability to work independently

  A detailed Job Description with required qualifications can be found using this link:

  http://www.palfriends.org/DevelopmentAssociate.pdf

  Interested candidates should send, a CV/resume, a letter of interest including areas of expected contribution to RFS, and the names and contact information of three professional references. All submissions need to be in English. Applications should be sent electronically to application@rfs.edu.ps by 5 March 2016 (indicate ‘Development Associate’ in the Subject line). Expected appointment date is as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.