Public summary
This role leads donor engagement efforts in the Gulf region for an international nonprofit organization focused on child protection and development. The specialist drives partnership development, funding opportunities, and coordination across teams to support organizational growth and impact. The position requires expertise in donor relationship management, strategic planning, proposal development, and market insight within a humanitarian or development context. The role offers meaningful impact and professional growth working with a diverse, global team.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Hamburg
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- German requirement signal
- No German Required Detected
- Detected job language
- English
Responsibilities
Lead and implement the Gulf donor engagement strategy aligning organizational priorities with actionable plans. Develop and manage donor relationships across the Gulf region to strengthen organizational positioning. Drive funding opportunity pipeline development and actively pursue emerging prospects. Coordinate donor engagement efforts across global teams ensuring consistent approaches. Utilize donor intelligence and market trends to inform strategy. Oversee proposal development in collaboration with funding advisors and account managers. Facilitate internal and external stakeholder coordination to maximize engagement effectiveness. Represent the organization in external Gulf-region networks and forums to expand reach and partnerships.
Qualifications
Relevant degree in international development, public policy, business administration, or related fields. Experience in administrative support, program coordination, or research within NGOs or humanitarian/development settings. Familiarity with donor engagement and grant management preferred. Excellent proficiency in English; knowledge of French or other languages a plus. Understanding of institutional donor systems, aid-sector trends, project management tools, and CRM systems such as Salesforce.