Foundation Development and Outreach Specialist - LRI - Lebanon

Lebanon Reforestation Initiative (LRI) seeks a high caliber Foundation Development and Outreach Specialist for a large, four-year reforestation project that provides targeted technical assistance for reforestation and related short-term employment in impoverished and environmentally degraded regions of Lebanon.

Position Description Responsibilities of the Foundation Development and Outreach Specialist include:
- Developing an independent, non-profit foundation based in Lebanon to support ongoing restoration of Lebanon’s forests that will carry on the mandate of the Lebanon Reforestation Initiative following completion of its initial four-year project cycle. The independent entity will be a cooperative endeavor between the private sector, Lebanon’s expatriate communities, and the nonprofit, NGO sectors.
- Fundraising, networking, and outreach to the Lebanese diaspora communities, the Lebanese private sector, and other donors to raise interest, funding, and educational awareness for ongoing reforestation efforts in Lebanon;
- Overseeing development of a dynamic Internet-based outreach and marketing platform as required of a world-class foundation;
- Analyzing opportunities to establish long-term payment schemes for ecosystem services that forests provide and generate revenue for forest conservation and restoration;
- Advising LRI technical staff to improve business planning for tree nursery operations; and
- Representing the LRI before high-profile domestic and international audiences for foundation outreach and marketing. Qualifications The successful candidate will have:
- Advanced degree in business administration, marketing, international affairs, or related field;
- At least eight years experience in business development at a NGO or private sector entity;
- Proven successful fundraising and outreach record in a professional setting;
- Demonstrated high-level contacts and familiarity with philanthropic and cultural communities/associations in Lebanon, the United States, and elsewhere;
- Familiarity with corporate environmental marketing, corporate social responsibility, payment for ecological services, green marketing, etc., a decided advantage;
- Experience with Internet-based outreach and fundraising preferred;
- Superior oral communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills;
- Excellent time management skills;
- English and Arabic fluency; and
- Ability to travel internationally, especially between Lebanon and the United States.

Send CV and cover letter with "Foundation Development and Outreach Specialist" in subject line to info@lri-lb.org