Executive Director

Tasks:

• Serve as the organization's gender and sexuality specialist, providing expert guidance and leadership on LGBTQIA+ and gender-related matters.
• Represent the organization in meetings with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and media outlets, promoting its mission and gender-focused initiatives.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with donors, funding organizations, and stakeholders interested in gender equality and LGBTQIA+ rights.
• Effectively communicate the organization's gender-focused initiatives and impact to donors and external partners.
• Collaborate and grow the organization’s allies and membership within existing and future coalitions.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to advocate for LGBTQIA+ and gender equality issues, participating in conferences, workshops, and international forums.
• Co-create and implement Helem’s advocacy, managerial, and development strategies and ensure the timely and professional completion of all goals, objectives, and deliverables.
• Identify adequate and sufficient funding sources in a timely and effective manner in line with the organization’s mission, vision, values, and goals.
• Ensure timely and efficient fundraising and financial management of the organization and that all operational and programmatic initiatives and departments are adequately funded.
• Plan, organize and direct the organization’s operations and programs and develop and implement consistent reporting metrics.
• Provide feedback and support for all Helem programming including advocacy campaigns, communications strategies, community activities, and policy research.
• Provide visionary leadership, promoting a healthy work environment that prioritizes the well-being, mental health, and professional development of the team.
• Foster a culture of inclusivity, respect, and collaboration, ensuring that diverse perspectives are valued and integrated into decision-making processes.
• Encourage open communication, feedback, and shared decision-making within the organization.
• Manage all of the organization’s legal and official paperwork and represent it in official meetings.
• Oversee and report the organization’s results, finances, and strategies to the Advisory Council.
• Uphold the organization's mission, vision, values, and goals.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of proven experience in fundraising for non-profit organizations, with a focus on gender-related funding.
• Expertise and experience as a gender specialist, with a deep understanding of LGBTQIA+ communities, SOGIESC, and intersectional gender issues.
• Strong knowledge of MENA politics, policy, and civil society.
• Strong knowledge of gender equality frameworks, policies, and best practices.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences on gender-related matters.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing fundraising strategies, securing significant funds and grants for gender-focused initiatives.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships with donors, stakeholders, and gender equality advocates.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of achieving fundraising goals.
• Proficiency in using fundraising software, databases, and online platforms.
• Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Women's Studies, Non-profit Management, Fundraising, Public Policy or Administration, International Relations or Studies, or a related field.