Middle East Lead, Donor Relations

vor 1 Woche


Genf, Genf, Schweiz The Global Fund Vollzeit

The Donor Relations Department is responsible for raising more than USD 4 billion per year from government donors to fund lifesaving HIV, TB, and malaria investments and strengthen health systems in order to deliver on the Global Fund's strategy.


The Middle East Lead, Donor Relations will be responsible for mobilizing resources to fight infectious diseases and building and maintaining relationships and partnerships related to Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and other donors.

Key Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Manager, Donor Relations, the Middle East Lead, Donor Relations will:

  • Develop and implement strategies to mobilize financial resources to fight infectious diseases from Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and other donors as required
  • Organize briefings, meetings, high-level visits, and events with donors to advance the Global Fund's fundraising efforts
  • Manage the process of converting pledges into contribution payments, negotiate contribution agreements with donor governments, and establish and monitor contribution payment schedules
  • Build donor confidence in the Global Fund through timely engagement with donors and thorough responses to their inquiries
  • In coordination with the Communications Department, draft and implement a strategy for increasing the stature of the Global Fund in the Middle East through traditional and social media
  • Build a strong and influential network to facilitate Global Fund access to high-level decision-makers in Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and other donors
  • Also establish and maintain strong relationships with officials in the Middle East from foundations, corporations, state-owned enterprises, and media outlets
  • Analyze key developments in the Middle East pertaining to the Global Fund's interests and advise management on strategic opportunities with donors for partnerships and funding
  • Coordinate with colleagues internally at the Global Fund, in particular with colleagues from the Private Sector Engagement Department, the Communications Department, the Grant Management Division, and the Finance Division
  • Perform other duties as required by the DRD Head of Department and the ERCD Director.
  • Subject to change by the Executive Director at any time at their sole discretion._

Qualifications:

Essential:

  • Advanced university degree in social and/or political science, public administration, international relations/development or a comparable academic preparation, or equivalent professional training or selfstudy/work experience.
Experience

Essential:

  • Minimum seven years of experience, preferably working with international organizations and/or donor governments
  • Significant experience working for, liaising with, or conducting political or economic policy analysis related to Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and/or UAE.

Desirable:

  • Proven track record in resource mobilization.
Competencies

Languages:

  • Advanced fluency in both English and Arabic is preferred. Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.

Organizational Competencies:

  • Global Fund awareness and mindset (level 2)
  • Service orientation (level 2)
  • Drive for results (level 2)
  • Collaboration (level 2)
  • Interaction (level 2)
  • Adaptability (level 2)

Technical Competencies:

  • Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills to navigate complex environments
  • Excellent strategic and analytical thinker with strong problemsolving skills
  • Strong policy and systems analyst
  • Effective communication skills to communicate complex concepts rapidly and effectively. Very strong writing skills
  • Ability to take initiative and to build relationships
  • Reliable team member with strong interpersonal skills to work in a multicultural team and across teams
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Functional Competencies:

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Expert
  • Business
  • Mastery
  • Communications
  • Expert
  • Geopolitical Awareness
  • Expert
  • Multicultural Understanding
  • Mastery
  • Negotiations (methods and techniques)
  • Expert
  • Resource Mobilization
  • Expert


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Job Posting End Date

16 July 2023

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