KARAMAH is seeking a senior executive with strong organizational skills to share in developing its infrastructure and implement its strategic plans. The applicant must have strong communicational and leadership skills, ability to network with the community, fundraise, and make public appearances on behalf of the organization. If interested, contact KARAMAH at Karamah@karamah.org . Position Available . Senior Executive Position POSITION: Senior executive position; full-time position. Open until filled. Posted AGENCY DESCRIPTION: KARAMAH: MUSLIM WOMEN LAWYERS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS is an educational, charitable organization committed to supporting human rights worldwide, especially the rights of Muslim women. It is our goal to empower and improve the status of Muslim women in the U.S. and globally through education, leadership development, Islamic jurisprudential development, building networks, and advocacy. POSITION DESCRIPTION: KARAMAH seeks a dedicated, energetic and visionary senior executive with significant organizational experience. The tasks would include senior managerial duties, such as developing further KARAMAH.s infrastructure, public appearances, networking, and fundraising.. The senior executive will work closely with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors to promote KARAMAH.s vision and strategic plans that will significantly enhance KARAMAH.s ability to address the needs of the Muslim community. RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES: . Research and formulate short and long term strategic goals for all new and existing programs; . Prepare grant proposals, formulate budget and cost application in coordination with KARAMAH.s mission; . Cultivate a network of individual supporters through meetings, events and direct mail; . Seek and develop opportunities to enhance KARAMAH.s marketability by establishing strong community foundation and individual relationships; . Create and promote a media/marketing plan to increase name recognition and presence in the community; . Provide training to the board and serve as a liaison in their fundraising efforts; . Report to and perform other projects assigned by the Executive Director. . Additional duties include either: Develop and maintain KARAMAH.s organizational infrastructure; Undertake office management responsibilities; QUALIFICATIONS: . Significant organizational experience; . Successful management experience overseeing professional level staff. . Excellent skills in organizing, and managing projects; . Strong organizational and planning skills, as well as a facility for detail and follow-through; the capacity to be focused, orderly and implementation minded. . Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills including cross-cultural communications; . Successful fundraising experience. . Ability to build coalitions among diverse groups of people. . Proven ability to work independently and to handle multiple projects on various timelines; . Strong computer skills in MS Office programs . Commitment to social justice with a working knowledge of the Muslim communities preferred; . Flexibility to work some nights and weekends; . Familiarity with the Muslim community preferred. . High standards of integrity, honesty, flexibility, resilience and sense of humor. . Successful experience in the leadership of a comparable non-profit women's organization is highly desirable. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary will be negotiated, DOE. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Position will remain open until filled. Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and 2 references to: Irfana Anwer, Executive Director, 1420 16th Street, NW Washington DC, 20036 202 234 7302 irfana@karamah.org