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LOCATION: Kunming, Yunnan, China
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The Nature Conservancy (TNC) China Program is looking for a talented and dedicated person to assist with fundraising and public relations work. This position is aimed at strong bilingual candidates with fluent written and spoken English and Chinese and a strong interest in promoting nature protection and conservation in China. The Philanthropy Officer will provide crucial support to the international communications and fundraising efforts of the China Program.
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This position will be responsible for coordinating and leading a variety of fundraising-related tasks, including writing proposals and reports, coordinating fundraising efforts with in-country program staff as well as out-of-country regional staff, and coordinating donor/VIP visits to our offices and projects in northwest Yunnan Province. The position will be based in the Kunming office and will involve some work-related travel. This position will report to the Country Program Director and work closely with other communications and project staff.
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1. Serve as the main fundraising coordinator for the China Program, linking China Program project Officers and senior Officers with fundraising staff at the regional and global level. xo(k?+P>.
2. Draft, edit and finalize philanthropy-related materials, including proposals, reports, letters and other forms of communication. <^Nk.E
3. Work together with senior Officers and regional fundraising staff to establish fundraising priorities and strategies to accomplish them. Track fundraising progress together with Program Finance Officer and report to senior management. x:qr \Rz
4. Assume responsibility for the coordination of international donor and VIP visits to TNC project sites in northwest Yunnan. lcCJ?!lsSW
5. Represent the China Program to outside parties, including giving general overview presentations on the Conservancy’s work in China. @LcT-3 u
6. Serve as a main contact point and information resource for the China Program. Ensure the smooth flow of information between outside parties and program staff.
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1. Fluent English and Chinese language skills: spoken, reading and writing. b{BaQ>.(`
2. Experience and/or strong interest in fundraising and communications work. 8^y= H=
3. Outgoing, engaging, enjoys interacting with visitors and donors. Ih() /(
4. Proven ability to produce tangible results and work independently. gGmxx,i
5. Excellent interpersonal skills; a team player with an ability to work with other staff to achieve goals. FRgLlp 8x
6. Solid knowledge of MS Office, navigating the Internet, and various publishing programs. v{.\iIg N
7. Excellent presentation and conversational skills. O] H=s
8. Excellent formatting and layout skills. W<Z$YWr
9. Ability to organize time, manage diverse tasks, and meet deadlines. @HvScg*Y
10. High standard of excellence combined with a flexible approach to achieving those standards. k Q~ %=pn
11. High intercultural sensitivity. rCE;'? Y
12. A passion for nature conservation in China.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume in both English and Chinese to tnchr@sohu.com no later than November 31, 2006. Inquiries may also be directed to this e-mail address.
For more information on the Conservancy’s China Program, please visit our website at www.nature.org/china.
