Job Description
The Kaghan Memorial Trust (KMT) is an Islamabad-based non-profit charitable organisation that is building and operating a large school in the Kaghan Valley that provides free education to underprivileged children from that area.
KMT is currently in the process of recruiting a Programme Assistant to work at its Head Office in Bani Gala, Islamabad for a period of minimum one year starting ASAP.
As part of the Head Office team, working under the supervision of a Programme Officer, the Programme Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Programme Team with:
1. Fundraising:
i. Preparation of proposals, presentations and documentation for donors;
ii. Organisation of various fundraising events for the Trust.
2. Communication:
i. With donors and child sponsors
ii. With job applicants
iii. Between the school and the KMT Head Office.
3. Any other Trust-related tasks that may be assigned from time to time.
Job Specification
Applicants will need to have a Bachelor’s degree, two years of relevant work experience, strong communication skills and, most importantly, excellent English writing and speaking skills.
Experience of writing donor proposals and grant requests will be considered a strong asset in the selection process.It is essential that the candidate has a firm sense of commitment to the Trust's objectives and is willing to work for KMT for at least one full year. The applicant must also be a team player who is willing to follow instructions from supervisors and team leaders, and who can also lead independently when needed. All applicants should send a cover letter and CV to the Managing Trustee of the Kaghan Memorial Trust.
The closing date for applications is the 30th of November 2015. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted; please do not call us directly to ask about the status of your application.