Sikkuy-Aufoq is Hiring: Senior Resource Development Writer
Position: Senior Writer, Resource Development
Sikkuy-Aufoq, a leading shared Jewish-Arab NGO working in the field of equality and shared society between Arab and Jewish citizens of Israel since 1991 seeks a Senior Writer in the Resource Development Department who will have responsibility for the development and writing of English language grant requests and reports. Additional responsibilities may include the writing of English language content such as newsletters, social media posts, and so on. Writing and development of grants, reports, and other content in Hebrew and/or in Arabic will be considered according to skill sets. This position reports to the Director Partnerships and Strategy.
Sikkuy-Aufoq works with Arab local authorities and Arab community leadership alongside government ministries, public bodies, the media, partner organizations, and the general public, in order to bring about policy changes that will lead to substantive equality, shared life, and shared spaces for Palestinian Arab citizens and Jewish citizens living here together.
Responsibilities
- Lead the process of preparing grant requests and reports, including collecting data from department heads and project coordinators, defining review schedules, incorporating comments and feedback, and taking ownership of the final product to ensure its timely and successful completion.
- Research and identify potential donors in Israel and abroad, preparation of donor meetings, and so forth.
Requirements
- Significant proven experience preparing grant proposals, grant reports, etc. (experience in writing large and complex grants such as for the European Union is an advantage)
- Excellent (native speaker level) English-language communication skills: speaking and writing
- Ability to collect data from various sources and synthesize it into compelling stories
- Passionate about equality and shared society between the Jewish and Arab citizens of Israel
- Strong interpersonal communication and interaction skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as a team player
- Good Hebrew communication skills: speaking and writing
- 80-100% position
Preferred
- Familiarity with civil society issues: advocacy and policy change, equality and shared society, and Arab-Jewish partnership, is a significant advantage
- English as mother tongue
- Arabic language skills an advantage
- Comfortable with social media platforms
Location: Flexible hybrid – remote / office. Some flexibility in work hours is necessary. Be able to travel using private and public transportation as necessary.
Availability: Immediate
This position offers full benefits, generous vacation time, and significant room for growth as the department is expanding.
Please send your CV and a one page introductory letter in English to jobs@sikkuy-aufoq.org.il by 12/5/2026