Development & Communications Officer

OlamAid e.V.

. Independently research, assess, and follow up on new funding opportunities with institutional donors, foundations, and major donors .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeBerlin • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fundraising, grant management, and donor relations, with a strong understanding of Project Cycle Management and compliance. Proficient in creating audience-appropriate content and maintaining effective communication across teams.

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Fundraising ExperienceGrant WritingDonor RelationsCRM ProficiencyFluent German and English

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Hard Skills

Grant ManagementProject Cycle ManagementFinancial ReportingMonitoring and EvaluationContent CreationData AnalysisDeadline Management

Soft Skills

Intercultural SensitivityStrategic ThinkingReliabilityCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

CRM SystemsMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit SectorHumanitarian AssistanceDonor Landscape

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently research, assess, and follow up on new funding opportunities with institutional donors, foundations, and major donors
Monitor grant deadlines
Draft grant applications, concept notes, and timely reports in coordination with programmatic and finance teams
Develop and maintain donor relationships
Manage donor communications and organize events
Create audience-appropriate content for applications, reports, CRM newsletters, and fundraising campaigns
Maintain the grant database (CRM)
Prepare income reports and use data to guide fundraising practices
Ensure effective information flow between program and communications teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree (e.g., in International Cooperation, Humanitarian Assistance, Political or Social Sciences, Communications, Fundraising, or Business Administration) or comparable qualification
At least three years of experience in fundraising, grant management, or donor relations, preferably in the nonprofit or humanitarian sector
Demonstrated knowledge of Project Cycle Management as well as grant writing and management
Excellent understanding of the donor landscape, compliance, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and financial reporting
Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Fluent German and English, both written and spoken
Excellent editorial and proofreading skills for producing audience-appropriate content
Hebrew language skills are an advantage
Strategic and pragmatic approach
Highly reliable in meeting deadlines
Intercultural sensitivity
Strong awareness of communication and reputational risks
Willingness to travel occasionally for work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful work: Direct collaboration and a tangible impact on sustainable humanitarian projects worldwide
Flexible working environment, with the option to work in a hybrid model between the Berlin office and home office
International and intercultural work environment
Flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths
Open, informal culture with first-name terms
Scope for your own creative ideas and initiatives in campaigns and content