The Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) seeks a full-time International Relations Associate to work under the supervision of the Director of International Relations. The Associate is a key staff member responsible for managing and cultivating a portfolio of institutional donors, including strategic partners and ACRI’s diplomatic network of supporters. This will include writing and managing proposals and reports, making presentations, and maintaining a donor and diplomatic database. This position is based in ACRI’s offices in either Tel Aviv, Nazareth, or Jerusalem, with regular travel between offices. Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter explaining their qualifications by June 8 to maya.f@acri.org.il. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
About ACRI: Established in 1972, ACRI is Israel’s oldest, largest human rights organization, and the only one dealing with the entire spectrum of rights and civil liberties issues in Israel and the Occupied Territories.
Job Description:
Manage a portfolio of existing institutional donors (foundations and governments).
Handle full grant cycle: identifying prospective institutional donors, cultivating relationships, writing proposals, renewal requests and implementation reports, and ensuring grant compliance.
Manage diplomatic networks and communications.
Research and apply for corporate matching opportunities.
Work with the department director on special projects as needed.
Maintain an institutional donor database.
Requirements:
Identify personally with ACRI’s mission and strong commitment to human rights.
At least three years of proven experience in donor relations and development.
Experience with preparing proposals to the European Commission an advantage.
Native English with first-class editing and writing skills.
Advanced-level Hebrew proficiency with the ability to professionally and accurately translate materials from Hebrew to English an advantage.
The ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.
Experience applying for corporate matching and responsibility grants an advantage.
Database and/or M&E experience an advantage.
Full time position: 100%
Salary: based on experience and subject to ACRI's collective agreement
Ideal Start Date: immediate
Location: Minimum three days a week from the Tel Aviv office. Optional: two days a week in either Jerusalem or Nazareth offices.