Are you passionate about working in the social sector, to serve and help children in need? Do you want to help build a better Indonesia? Would you like to use your communications and/or fundraising skills for good? Then come join us at Rachel House as our Communications & Fundraising Officer.

Rachel House (Yayasan Rumah Rachel) is a not-for-profit organization established in 2006. As Indonesia’s first pediatric palliative care service, we provide palliative care – a specialized form of medical care – for children from marginalized communities living with serious and life-limiting illnesses, such as cancer and HIV, at free of charge.

At Rachel House, we are a group of committed individuals driven by the passion to serve underprivileged children and their families and provide them with compassionate and excellent care; so that they can live with optimal quality of life in the remaining days they have together.

We invite all those with similar passion and values to join our team! Send us your most recent CV with a cover letter, and join us in this life-inspiring professional journey.

COMMUNICATIONS & FUNDRAISING OFFICER

As a Communications & Fundraising Officer, you will have the opportunity to contribute your skills towards positive social change in Indonesia, impacting the lives of the seriously-ill children to help them live free from pain, with joy and dignity that every child deserves.

You will be part of a team that spearhead the communications and fundraising activities with Rachel House’s diverse and expanding national and international networks. The responsibilities of the role include:

Communications:

• Coordination: Acting as the focal point for internal and external communications.

• Social Media: Manage Rachel House’s social media channels, prepare content, develop and implement strategies to increase engagement with Rachel House’s online community.

• Website: Maintain Rachel House website on a regular basis.

• Communication Materials: Design and develop materials for effective communication, for fundraising and advocacy purposes.

• Media Engagement: Work closely with the team to liaise and interact with media outlets, as required.

• Translation: Bahasa Indonesia – English (vice versa).

Fundraising:

• Fundraising: Work closely with the team to design, coordinate, launch fundraising campaigns.

• Business Development: Build relationships with existing and potential donors, assist in preparations of presentations and grant proposals, conduct desktop research for fundraising opportunities.

• Donor Relations: Maintain relationships with donors and companies, assist in the preparation of reports, communication materials and infographics.

• Events: Events planning and coordination, represent Rachel House at various type of events and in bazaars.

Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience

1) A minimum of 1 year of professional experience in communications, public relations, digital marketing, and/or social media. Fresh graduate with internship experience is also welcome to apply.

2) Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, International Relations, or related field major is preferred.

3) Good command of English language, both written and spoken.

4) Excellent writing skills (i.e. for articles, social media content, proposals).

5) Passion for, and expertise in, social and digital media.

6) Proficiency with design tools and software, such as Canva.

7) Event management skill (online and offline).

8) Attention to details, have initiative, with willingness to learn and passion for getting jobs done to the highest standard.

9) Able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, work independently with minimal supervision.

10) Comfortable in meeting people to establish & maintain connection.

Key Attributes:

• Strong desire to contribute towards positive social change in Indonesia

• Enthusiastic, energetic and willing to take responsibility for ensuring a project’s success

The successful candidate will be offered a 2-years initial contract, with the opportunity to convert to permanent position upon satisfactory performance at the end of the contract term.

Applications closed on June 16, 2024

Send your CV and cover letter to email: [email protected]

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