Donor Relations Specialist

The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture, headquartered in Dubai United Arab Emirates (www.biosaline.org), seeks to recruit a Donor Specialist responsible for all aspects of raising support from international, regional, national institutions in private and public sectors requiring proposals for R & D purposes.
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director of Technical Programs, he/she will:

• Oversee development and writing of highly competitive grant proposals and establish quality standards for proposals and implementation of projects through monitoring and mentoring.
• Prescribe assist and conduct market research and marketing initiatives to assess donor priorities and identify opportunities for resource mobilization (donor intelligence).
• Along with the Director General, Deputy Director General and Director Technical Programs lead donor communications including preparation of key donor reports.
• Lead the development, implementation and continued refinement of a Donor Relationship Management System.
• Help scientists and management prepare and negotiate donor funding of proposals and maintain linkages with CGIAR centers and others.
• Develop and maintain database of donors and prepare key donor documents in consultation with management.
• Maintain project tracking system and ensure all donor funding requirements are met.
• Prepare periodic progress reports on donor-supported projects and future opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree or PhD in Marketing, Communication, Business Administration or related discipline.
• At least 7 years experience in resource mobilization/fund raising and proposal development for an international research or development organization.
• Excellent negotiation, facilitation, conflict resolution skills, strategic planning and strong oral and written communications skills in English.
• Lead the development, implementation and continued refinement of a Donor Relationship Management System.
• A team player with proven performance in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to work and organize program with own initiative and under minimal supervision.
• English is a pre-requisite. Another language is an advantage.

ICBA is an equal opportunity employer and offers a highly competitive remuneration package. The initial term of office will be for a two-year period and may be renewed.

Applicants should send no later than June 3, 2011 a covering letter and CV along with two names as references to:

Human Resources Department
ICBA
P.O. Box 14660
Dubai- UAE
Fax: +9714 3363159
Email: icba@biosaline.org.ae