Workshop for Citizens’ Initiatives Foundation (WCIF)
About us
The Workshop for Civic Initiatives Foundation is one of the leading organizations in Bulgaria working for the development of the civil sector, sustainable philanthropy and active civic participation. For more than 25 years, WCIF has been supporting civil society organizations and initiatives with public benefit through funding programs, donation campaigns and partnerships with businesses.
What kind of person are we looking for
We are looking for a motivated and committed professional to join our team as a Coordinator “Development of Programs and Campaigns”. The role is suitable for a person with an interest and/or experience in the non-governmental sector and a desire to contribute to significant causes. The ideal candidate has practical experience in building and managing partnerships, sales, fundraising, program development and campaigns, and is able to turn causes and ideas into well-structured programs with measurable effect.
We expect the candidate to have:
- General knowledge and understanding of the NGO sector and its specifics in Bulgaria
- Experience or good orientation in the development of corporate programs and initiatives as part of donation programs developed and implemented in partnership with companies and organizations
- Experience in planning, executing and reporting donation campaigns (online and offline), including working with individual and corporate donors. General knowledge about philanthropy in Bulgaria.
- Good communication skills, ability to work with different partners and experience in content creation – texts for campaigns, presentations, videos, partner proposals, reports and public messages.
- Understands digital communication channels (website, social networks, newsletters) and their role in the development of donation and partner initiatives
- Skills to present causes and programs clearly and convincingly to different audiences – corporate partners, donors, civil organizations, media
- Technical knowledge related to campaign and program management – working with CRM systems for donors, online donation platforms, email communication tools and basic analytical tools (recommended but not required)
- Higher education in humanities, social sciences (sociology, social activities, political science, public administration), marketing, communications, public relations or other relevant education (other type of education or specialization is also acceptable if there is motivation for development in the non-governmental sector)
- He thinks strategically, but also works operationally – he knows how to plan strategically, but also to work in the field when necessary
- He has a strong motivation to work for causes of public importance and to contribute to the development and sustainability of the civil sector
What qualities are we looking for
- Creative thinking and implementation of innovative approaches to the development of new programs and campaigns
- Computer and digital literacy with a focus on fruitful and creative use and understanding of digital communication tools and the different trends and trends in them
- Ethical approach, integrity and commitment to the causes and values of the civil sector
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple processes and campaigns in parallel
- General knowledge in event organisation
- Proactivity and initiative – able to identify opportunities for development and offer solutions
- Good communication skills – clear, persuasive and adapted communication with different audiences. Written and oral communication in Bulgarian (knowledge of English is an advantage)
- Technical skills and creative approach to content creation (visual and textual content related to campaigns and programs)
- Ability to build and maintain long-term partnerships based on trust and shared values
- Analytical thinking and ability to work with data, results and impact indicators (recommended but not required)
What we offer
- Work with meaning and long-term societal effect in an established and respected organization from the civil sector
- Decent and competitive remuneration, tailored to experience, responsibilities and skills
- Full-time employment contract
- Flexible working hours and the possibility of a hybrid working model. Communication office near the metro station “Blvd. Bulgaria”.
- 20 days of annual paid leave
- Opportunity to participate in established and innovative programs and campaigns
- Professional environment with an expert and supportive team – an opportunity to learn from the experience gained by the experts in the organization
- Opportunity for an active role in the development of corporate programs, donation campaigns and strategic partnerships
- Opportunities for further development in the field of philanthropy and the civil sector
You can apply by submitting your CV and cover letter in Bulgarian, up to 2 pages.
Send them to office@frgi.bg with the title Coordinator “Development of programs and campaigns – (two names)”. For questions, you can write to the same email.
Application deadline: at 23:59 on 15 February 2026
Do not apply at the last minute – if there are applications that meet the requirements, the position can be filled earlier than the application deadline.
The Workshop for Civic Initiatives Foundation implements a policy of equality. All applications will be considered without discrimination based on gender, age, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation or other personal characteristics. We evaluate candidates solely on the basis of their experience, skills and motivation.
Candidates’ personal data will only be processed for selection purposes and in accordance with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR). WCIF Privacy Policy can be found here. Only approved candidates will be invited for an interview.