Malteser International (MI) is the international humanitarian agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we have been helping people worldwide who are affected by poverty, illness, conflicts and disasters. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the basis of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political conviction.
To support and further develop our worldwide fundraising, we are looking for a fundraising assistant at our headquarters in Cologne.
As a fundraising assistant, you support the implementation of Malteser International’s fundraising strategy. This includes the organization of fundraising events in Germany and Europe, the content of fundraising campaigns and the administrative support of the Global Lead Philanthropy. With this exciting task in a new and growing team, you have the opportunity to expand your fundraising expertise and shape the future of fundraising at Malteser International. This also includes the preparation of events for the “20 Years of Malteser International” anniversary next year.
Your tasks:
- Preparation of content for fundraising campaigns using the content of the operational teams for Malteser International’s worldwide projects
- Writing and producing fundraising materials for donors with a targeted interest in certain projects
- Organization and management of fundraising events in Germany and, if possible, throughout Europe
- Support in the development of a plan for the celebrations for the 20th anniversary of Malteser International in 2025 including event planning and fundraising campaign
- Support for the administrative tasks of the fundraising team and the Global Lead Philanthropy
Your profile:
- Studied or trained in event management, fundraising or other relevant area
- Proven skills in event management and in organizing large events with a variety of contacts
- Experience in dealing with IT solutions for the creation of marketing material, organization of travel and management of donors
- Very well organized, structured and independent way of working combined with high flexibility and adaptability to different contexts and people
- Very good communication skills in German and English, other languages (French, Spanish) are an advantage
We offer you:
- A responsible and exciting job in a committed, international work environment
- A modern equipped workplace, drinks at leisure, as well as subsidies for the German ticket and the opportunity for job bike leasing
- Flexible working hours and mobile work by arrangement as well as the compatibility of work and family
- A full-time position limited to 1 year (parental leave until autumn 2025), with the option of an extension
- A performance-related remuneration according to AVR-Caritas including Christmas and holiday allowance, child allowance as well as company pension schemes and other social benefits
- Access to professional and personal development opportunities, also through our Malteser Academy
Work at Malteser International
Malteser International appreciates diversity and equal opportunities and is happy to receive applications from appropriately qualified people from all parts of society. Severely disabled people are given preferential treatment for the same suitability. As a church employer, it is important to us to agree with our values as a Catholic aid organization.
We are committed to protecting people from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment under our programs and have specific guidelines (including a Code of Conduct), in which the expected behavior and responsibility of all employees, consultants and other representatives of the organization are described. We conduct background checks for all employees (including checking the police certificate for certain positions). We expect all applicants who are offered a job at MI to sign the Code of Conduct as part of their employment contract and thus commit to behave in accordance with the regulations.
Whether working as a specialist in international operations or in organization in one of our regional offices –, we offer you a demanding working environment in an experienced international team. Over 1,000 national and international employees are currently working in the various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York. Learn here more.
Contact:
Dorothee Fees
Human resources
T: + 49 (0) 221 9822-7142
Malteser International
Erna-Scheffler-Str. 2nd
51103 Cologne
www.malteser-international.org
How to apply
Have we piqued your interest?
Then we look forward to your informative application (CV, cover letter, certificates) stating your earliest possible start of work by 15. June 2024 via our online application form:
Fundraising Assistant (m / f / d) (malteser-international.org)
