Could you be our new Communications and Programme Associate in Israel?
Are you looking for an opportunity to join a great team, put your impressive writing and communication skills to good use in supporting important work in Israel, and a make a real difference?
Good. Because were looking for an enthusiastic and organised team player with a passion for making a difference where it counts.
For nearly 100 years, UJIA has been building meaningful connections between the UK Jewish community and the people of Israel. Generation after generation of UK Jewry have benefited from programmes that nurture lifelong connections to Israel. In Israel itself, our educational and welfare initiatives impact tens of thousands of lives each year; transforming communities, increasing social mobility and building cohesion.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The Communications and Programme associate will join Programme Team to ensure the appropriate, efficient and transparent administration grant-making in Israel.
Reporting to the Israel Grant and Programme Manager, he/she will support and work in close collaboration with Programme, Fundraising and Marketing teams both in Israel and the UK.
In addition the role may require some engagement with Youth groups and Taglit tours visiting Israel.
The Grants and Communications Associates main tasks will include:
1) Writing and Reporting.
Develop proposals for individual donors, foundations, corporations and other funders
Write programme/project progress and impact reports.
Translate documents, articles and marketing materials (primarily from Hebrew to English).
2) Communications and Media Content.
Research and develop content to enhance marketing materials, presentations, information packs, press releases, website and social media presence.
3) Grants Administration, Project Monitoring and Research.
Assist in administering grants process and work flow, including tracking all grantee data, narrative reports, financials and marketing materials.
Research, review and monitoring a selection of grantee narrative and financial progress reports and evaluating general programme delivery KPIs.
Communicate with grantee organisations grants processes, policies and procedures and providing professional and timely support for organisations our visits
Monitor impact of the various projects in Israel.
4) Tour visits - Meet with Zionist Youth Movement and Taglit tour groups to engage and inspire young British Jews visitng Israel.
Requirements:
EXPECTATIONS
The role requires an individual that:
Works effectively independently, and postively as part of a supportive team
Is approachable and engaging when interacting with lay committees, donors, and partners.
Is an excellent communicator; experienced writer and content developer for wide audiences (including donors and/or corporations) and social media
Has strong editing skills and eye for detail
Is confident and professional at all times
Is highly motivated, organised and confident when dealing with partners and benfactors
Exercises flexibility with work assignments and meets targets set.
Displays creativity at work, and present and communicate in an effective and engaging manner.
Creates and enhances effective and appropriate internal and external relationships (team members, colleagues in other departments, partners, lay leaders, volunteers, consultants, donors and any other communal organisations) through trust, empathy, reliability, flexibility and quality.
Ensures that appropriate confidentiality is adhered to at all times.
Preferably has prior knowledge of the British Jewish Community.
Is committed to UJIAs vision, mission and values of the organisation.
Flexible schedule, with some evening activities and occasional site visits
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE.
Mother tongue English, fluency in written and oral Hebrew.
Relevant background experience with NGOs and third sector in Israel preferable
2-3 years.