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Pathfinder International · 3 days ago

Strategic Partnership Advisor

Mena, AR

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Pathfinder International is dedicated to improving sexual and reproductive health services worldwide. They are seeking a Strategic Partnership Advisor to cultivate relationships with partners and donors in the GCC region, develop fundraising strategies, and enhance the organization's revenue to support its mission.

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Responsibilities

Identify and pursue fundraising/revenue sources across government, corporate, foundation, individual, and other donors in the GCC countries

Work with Vice President, Strategic Engagement and Innovation, Regional Portfolio Director and Country Directors to develop targets for the countries and region

Contribute to overall strategy for how funds will be sourced and develop proactive outreach strategies

Build a detailed landscape of strategic local partners, assessing their comparative strengths and capacities for possible inclusion in the country program’s proposal and business development initiatives

Develop scopes of work and teaming agreements with local partners in the GCC countries

Work with Global Business Development to evaluate roles and Scope of Work for global level partners

Liaise with institutional, private sector, and individual giving programs on building new donor relationships and generating new program opportunities

Stays current on the competitive landscape for Pathfinder’s sectoral interests

Evaluate comparative strengths and weaknesses and complementarities of organizations working in the region

Stays current on Pathfinder’s comparative advantage and strengths at both the country and regional levels and advises on alignment with Pathfinder’s organizational strategy for GCC donors

Represent Pathfinder programs and achievements with GCC donors, in coordination with Business Development Unit

Monitor project donor and government report development and contribute to answering questions from donors or government about reports and project progress

Supports with the revisions and updates capability statements to be shared with partners and donors as required

Qualification

Partnership developmentFundraising strategiesGCC donor engagementBusiness developmentProposal writingImpact investmentNetworkingEnglish proficiencyArabic fluencyCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in business management, communications, marketing or related field, or a combination of education and experience in partnership and business development within the SRHR and/or international NGO sector

10 years' relevant work experience in partnership and business development with international NGO, donor engagement and/or global health sector

Work experience with an international organization and with GCC donors

Knowledge of GCC donor agencies and their funding priorities and associated regulations

Ability to network and manage multiple complex pursuits

Knowledge of corporate and foundation fundraising, including standards and guidelines for writing proposals and managing overall corporate and foundation solicitation efforts and impact investments

Knowledge of current issues, emerging funding trends and research in development

Knowledge and experience in creation of communications materials and coordination of communications events for organization

Proven writing and speaking skills using English language

Preferred

Master's degree in business management, communications, marketing or related field, or a combination of education and experience in partnership and business development within the SRHR and/or international NGO sector

Knowledge and experience in the principles of development and impact investment, including program strategies and indicators

Experience with non-USAID-funded projects

Experience living or working in the GCC countries that aids in understanding of program context, field realities, and technical needs

Fluency in Arabic