The Treasurer’s Office of the Chinese Province of the Society of Jesus is looking for one full-time “development officer,” someone whose main responsibility will be fundraising for apostolic projects connected with the Society of Jesus. Candidates should be Catholic, men or women, having already a basic knowledge of the Society of Jesus and knowing some Jesuits. The development officer should have a strong sense of mission and a deep desire to promote evangelization and apostolic projects of the Society of Jesus.

The development officer should be fluent in Chinese (Mandarin) and English, able to write reports in both languages, have a good capacity to establish relationships and be known as a person of excellent moral reputation.

The development officer will have to work with foundations, enterprises, companies, government agencies and individual benefactors.

Applicants should be under 55 years of age, have at least a college degree and seven years of working experience, and be willing to travel frequently, including international travel. Good health is required.

Applicants with documented experience in fundraising will be given priority of consideration. Employment will begin in January 2010. Specific training in the art of fundraising will be provided.

Applicants should send in their resume and a copy of academic degrees to the following address before Nov. 1, 2009. A decision about employment will be made on December 1, 2009.

Rev. Luciano Morra, S.J.
Society of Jesus
Largo de Sto. Agostinho, 4
Macau
Or
Rev. Luciano Morra, S.J.
Taipei Provincial Office
P.O. Box 7-471
10650 Taipei, Taiwan