Business Development Specialist
Interested candidates are encouraged to send their resume's to the following addres: [email protected] no later than Wednesday the 31st of July 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
General Job Description:
- Establish and maintain networks with international and local NGOs, municipalities, embassies, and other funding organizations in Lebanon & Syria.
- Coordinate with governmental entities in Lebanon & Syria.
- Develop and manage a database of donor organizations, including international foundations, bilateral and multilateral agencies, and private corporations.
- Submit weekly reports on activities and progress.
- Provide a detailed work plan outlining processes, objectives, and outcomes.
- Develop and implement fundraising strategies.
- Monitor donor websites for funding opportunities and inform the team.
- Organize and assist in fundraising events.
- Facilitate concept proposals and RFQs, ensuring effective communication between SHEILD and donors or partners.
The Fundraising and Resource Research Officer is a key role within SHEILD, responsible for expanding the fundraising portfolio with public and private sector donors for development and humanitarian aid.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Head of Consultants and Chairman of the Board to align funding sources with SHEILD’s priorities.
- Support the Program Manager team in proposal and report writing to ensure alignment with donor strategies.
- Attend fundraising meetings with international, regional, and local donors.
- Represent and promote SHEILD to UN agencies, international organizations, donors, INGOs, development agencies, local partners, and specialized networks, in coordination with the Head of Consultants and Chairman of the Board.
- Assist in developing logical frameworks and results-based project outcomes tailored to donor requirements.
General Duties:
- Travel as needed for various site visits across Lebanon and Syria.
- Undertake additional duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in law, international relations, social sciences, communications, or a related field. Equivalent experience may substitute for a Master’s degree.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in fundraising and resource mobilization.
- Familiarity with the Lebanese working environment and active donors.
- Knowledge of the socio-political and economic landscape in Lebanon.
- Experience in advocacy and strategic communication.
- Proficiency in English and Arabic is required; knowledge of French is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Diplomatic, professional, and enthusiastic demeanour.
- Adherence to high ethical standards in line with humanitarian principles and anti-corruption policies.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and networking abilities.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Multicultural sensitivity and understanding.
- Openness to diversity and differences.
SHEILD is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate in its hiring practices.
ملاحظة:
دليل مدني، شبكة المجتمع المدني، يوفر للمنظمات منصة لنشر الوظائف, وليس مسؤول عن عملية التوظيف. كل منظمة مسجلة على دليل مدني هي مسؤولة بشكل فردي عن منشوراتها وعن عملية التوظيف.
- Lebanon