Programme Assistant

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 :

Preparation of proposals, presentations and documentation for donors; Organisation of various fundraising events for the Trust.

2. Communication : With donors and child sponsors; With job applicants; 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 31st of January 2016.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted; please do not call us directly to ask about the status of your application.

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