Peace Brigades International Canada Fundraiser & Outreach Officer Job Vacancy in Canada

h possibility of renewal (*tbd mid-way through the
contract based on active management of expectations and returns by the
Director)

Reports to: Executive Director

Location: Ottawa (Montreal or Toronto are possibilities). *Priority
will be given to qualified applicants based in Ottawa; however
exceptions may be made to allow highly qualified applicants based in
Montreal or Toronto to work remotely with occasional travel to Ottawa.

PBI Background:

Peace Brigades International (PBI) is an international
non-governmental organisation that was founded in Canada in 1981. PBI
uses nonviolent action to deter political violence and expand the
physical and political space of human rights defenders (HRDs) working
in areas of conflict. On request, PBI sends international volunteers
to provide protective accompaniment and an international presence to
local defenders and displaced communities who fear for their safety.

Human rights violators don’t want the world to know about their
crimes. The work of PBI helps make sure the world does know. Peace
Brigades International has helped hundreds of communities and
thousands of people by protecting HRDs who work in pursuit of justice
for the victims and survivors of violence, displacement and
repression. PBI works to ensure that there is space throughout the
world where peace can grow and thrive and where there is universal
respect for human rights. PBI has presence in 17 countries, including
Canada.

Fundraiser and Outreach Officer Objectives:

The fundraiser and outreach officer will work in collaboration with
the executive director, administrative coordinator and project
country/international office staff to develop and execute new
fundraising approaches. Specific duties will include:
• Generating fundraising ideas that align with the values and mission
of PBI-Canada;
• Undertaking and guiding prospect research on potential institutional
donors and foundations;
• Compiling information for and drafting letters of inquiry, concept
notes and grant proposals; Periodic face-to-face meetings with donors
may also be required;
• Contributing to planning and executing individual giving campaigns;
• Organizing and executing fundraising and profile-building events;
• Maintaining electronic database and paper records, including grant
tracking and reporting obligations;
• Compiling information for and drafting donor reports;
• Other tasks to be mutually agreed upon.

Qualifications:
• Minimum of three years of experience in grant writing and
fundraising-related outreach for non-profits;
• Excellent working skills in English, with fluency in French highly
desirable. Ability to communicate in Spanish would be an additional
asset;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Confident public speaker and skilled writer;
• Knowledge of human rights would be an advantage.

Working Conditions:
• Salary: $23-25/hour (commensurate with experience). 10% of gross
salary provided in lieu of a benefits package;
• Paid bi-weekly;
• The relationship between all staff and the PBI-Canada Board is
guided by the PBI-Canada Personnel Committee and PBI-Canada’s
Personnel Policy.

Application Process:

Applicants should submit a cover letter explaining their interest in
and qualifications for this position, along with a resume and the
names of three references. Please submit your application by email to:
jobs@pbicanada.org
with the subject line: Fundraiser and Outreach Officer Position.

The deadline for receipt of applications is Tuesday October 14, 2014
(4pm Eastern Time).

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. We are very
grateful to all who have taken the time to apply.