Fundraising and Communications Manager
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Exec. / Management, Business Administration, Communications
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Organization: Rabbit School Organization Reports to: Executive Director of Rabbit School Direct reports: Communications Officer
Duty Station: Phnom Penh with occasional travel to the provinces.
The contract is set to begin in early March.
Working Conditions
- Location: The position is based in Phnom Penh, with occasional travel to other provinces as needed.
- Work Environment: Primarily office-based, with occasional work at events. Some flexibility for telework is available.
- Work Hours: Full time position with standard office hours. Flexibility may be required to accommodate fundraising events and deadlines.
- Support: Ongoing professional development opportunities and support from a committed team of colleagues, board, and volunteers
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Define a multi-year development and fundraising strategy for Rabbit School, including a clear rollout plan with concrete funding opportunities and innovative fundraising approaches.
- Identify potential donors and cultivate strong relationships with institutional, corporate, and private supporters.
- Network with key stakeholders and develop partnerships with local and international NGOs, companies, and schools.
- Plan and execute fundraising events and campaigns throughout the year.
- Develop Rabbit School’s communication strategy and corresponding rollout plan.
- Oversee one Communications Officer and ensure effective implementation of the communications strategy and brand guidelines across platforms.
- Produce newsletters and social media content as needed.
- Respond to calls for proposals and prepare high-quality funding submissions for existing and new projects.
- Support donor reporting by collecting data and preparing impact reports in collaboration with the Program Manager and Finance Manager.
- Manage volunteers and interns who assist with fundraising and communications activities.
- Support the Managing Director with other reasonable tasks as required.
Benefits:
- One round trip per year from the country of origin
- Visa and work permit paid by the organization
- 18 annual leaves/year and Cambodian public holidays
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in or equivalent, preferably in development, the humanitarian sector, or business.
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- 2–3 years of relevant experience in sales, business development, or fundraising, including strategic planning, lead generation and research, proposal writing, opportunity closing, and narrative reporting.
- Proven experience in event project management, including organizing and managing fundraising events for donors and the local community.
- Proven experience in relationship management with key stakeholders such as international organizations, embassies, and NGOs. (This responsibility is shared with the Executive Director.)
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office and Canva).
- Experience with online communications and marketing, including website maintenance.
Soft Skills
- Excellent presentation and communication skills.
- Strong team player with high ethical standards, a strong sense of responsibility, excellent organizational skills, adaptability, and the ability to work under pressure while managing multiple priorities.
- Excellent English language skills (spoken, written, and reading); Khmer is an asset.
- Preferred: Knowledge of and/or connections within the private sector and NGO landscape.
- Preferred: Experience working in local NGOs in the region.
