Executive Director Position

October 6, 2009

The AFRP's Search Committee is pleased to announce that we have begun accepting applications for our new Executive Director. The successful applicant will have the breadth of experience and a college education enabling them to execute the following key responsibilities as identified by the Committee:

 1)    Membership: Expand the Federation membership as well as secure the annual renewal of current members.

 2)    Administration: require to work with the web site personal, the magazine, the AFRP President and the Executive committee. To be responsible for support all the activities of the meetings of the Executive Board, Board of Directors, meeting schedules, locations, development of agenda' and meeting materials.

 3)    Communication: The candidate must be a good communicator as he/she will need to represent the Federation at public meetings internal to the Ramallah community as well as among other organizations. Establishes and maintains an effective system of communications throughout the Federation and the rest of the Ramallah clubs. He/she should represent the Federation in business relationships with the Government agencies, media, community organizations, professional organizations and similar group.

 4)    Fund Raising: To establish a system of Grant writing and management to target Foundations and Philanthropist to be part of the office procedures. Donors need to get letters of thanks and tax deductibility and information about charitable programs the Federation supports. Continuous effort is required to solicit donations and collect pledges when they are due.

This is a summary of the most important functions that our Executive Director will perform. A successful candidate must embrace the vision and values of the Ramallah Federation in his/her work. They must be self-motivated, have a friendly disposition and be committed to excellence in his/her work. Familiarity with the Federation and Ramallah community, Arab culture and language are plusses.

For Applicants: Please forward your resume to the AFRP office.