Position: Communications and Fundraising Expert
Organization: Dignita Foundation
Location: Sofia and remote
Employment Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 17 September
Start Date: October
About Us
Dignita foundation is a leading non-governmental organization dedicated to combating human trafficking and advancing human rights. We work relentlessly to protect and support victims, advocate for rights-based policies, and raise public awareness to eradicate trafficking in all its forms. We believe in a world where every person lives in dignity, free from exploitation and abuse.
Role Overview
Dignita is seeking a passionate and skilled Communications and Fundraising Expert to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in shaping our communications strategy, enhancing our visibility, developing project proposals and driving fundraising initiatives to support our mission. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the fight against human trafficking.
Key Responsibilities
- Communications Strategy: Develop and implement a communications plan that aligns with Dignita’s mission and goals, including managing social media, website content, and public relations efforts.
- Content Creation: Produce compelling content that tells the story of our work, including FB posts, short videos, web articles, press releases, presentations, and other information materials.
- Media Relations: Cultivate and maintain relationships with media outlets, coordinate press releases for Dignita events, and respond to media inquiries to increase Dignita's visibility.
- Collaboration: Work closely with program staff to understand the impact of Dignita’s work and translate this into effective communications messages.
- Proposal Writing: Develop and submit high-quality project proposals to international and national donors, ensuring alignment between Dignita’s goals and priorities and donor requirements.
- Project Development: Collaborate with program teams to design impactful projects that address the root causes and effects of human trafficking, implementing a rights-based approach, and ensuring that projects are both innovative and sustainable.
- Ongoing Research: Conduct ongoing research to identify new funding opportunities and trends within the anti-trafficking and human rights sectors.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, International Development, Human Rights, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience in communications, fundraising, or a related role, preferably within the nonprofit sector.
- Skills:
- Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with social media management, website content management systems, and email marketing platforms.
- Experience in securing funding from diverse sources, including EU programmes, national donors, and corporate partners.
- Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to align project goals with donor priorities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
- Language: Proficiency in both Bulgarian and English is a requirement;
- Commitment: A strong dedication to human rights and the mission of combating human trafficking.
Why Work With Dignita?
- Impact: Be part of a internationally acknowledged, dedicated team working to make a measurable and visible difference in the fight against human trafficking.
- Diversity: Take part in both international and national projects, building partnerships across borders and across non-governmental, governmental and private sectors.
- Growth: Opportunities for professional development and the chance to shape the future of our projects.
- Culture: A supportive, dynamic, inclusive and flexible work environment.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and cover letter in English, and a sample of a successful project proposal to office@dignita.bg by 17 September. Please include "Communications and Fundraising Expert Application – [Your Name]" in the subject line.
Join us in our mission: Prevention of trafficking in human beings. Advocacy and support to victims.
www.dignita.bg