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Director, Pathways Resource Mobilization

The Joint Commission

Dubai

On-site

AED 286,000 - 357,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

An international health organization is seeking a Director of Resource Mobilization in Dubai to lead partnerships and secure funding for patient safety initiatives. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and successful proposal development. This role demands deep knowledge of global health systems and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment. A competitive salary range of AED 286,000 to AED 357,000 per year is offered, along with opportunities for strategic contributions.

Qualifications

A minimum of 10 years' experience in resource mobilization or partnership management.
Extensive relationships with key actors in health funding.
Experience in multilateral institutions or development agencies.

Responsibilities

Lead efforts to secure partnerships and resources for JCI Pathways.
Develop and manage strategic relationships with stakeholders.
Create and implement a Resource Mobilization Strategy.

Skills

Deep knowledge of global health architecture

Stakeholder engagement

Proposal development

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical abilities

Education

Advanced degree in relevant fields

Overview

The Director of Resource Mobilization for JCI’s Patient Safety Pathways Program & Strategic Initiatives will lead efforts to secure strategic and financial partnerships to mobilize resources and enable this global initiative. Patient Safety Pathways, launched in alignment with the Global Patient Safety Action Plan 2021–2030, provides a roadmap for healthcare organizations—particularly those in low- and middle-income countries and early in their safety journey—to advance safer patient care through incremental and transformative improvements. In this role, you will position Pathways as a unique solution for strengthening patient safety systems, identify and pursue funding opportunities, cultivate relationships with donors and partners, and ensure sustainable support from foundations, corporations, governments, and individual donors.

This role will also contribute to JCI’s broader business strategy by providing strategic input on expansion of overall product offerings and optimizing international operations. Key areas of focus may include, but are not limited to, resource utilization, pricing strategies, and insights on operational models to enhance efficiency and strengthen integration across JCI’s international portfolio. This expanded scope ensures the Director supports both the sustainability of the Pathways program and the long‑term growth of JCI’s global initiatives.

Responsibilities

Strategic Engagement

Contribute to defining and promoting JCI Pathways’ evolving role, including the production of related position papers and thought leadership, as well as the design and delivery of targeted advocacy that articulates the program’s unique value proposition.
Coordinate the identification, prioritization, cultivation, development, and management of high‑impact, strategic relationships, partnerships and alliances with global platforms/initiatives, governments, development agencies, foundations, philanthropies, corporations, and civil society organizations, non‑governmental organizations, think tanks, academia, multilateral organizations, private sector actors, and other stakeholders to create synergies and contribute to a common patient safety and quality agenda and narrative.
Develop and manage stakeholder engagement plans to position JCI Patient Safety Pathways on the global health agenda and develop strategic, institutional partnerships with key stakeholders, including through the elaboration of formal frameworks for collaboration.
Coordinate the missions aimed at developing contributor relationships and mobilizing resources. This includes the planning of executive calendars, alignment of key messages, concept notes and briefing notes to engage with a wide range of partners and donors, as well as talking points and supporting documents for senior management.
Explore opportunities for joint initiatives and resource‑sharing collaborations.

Resource Mobilization

Develop and implement a comprehensive Resource Mobilization Strategy and a “Business Case” for JCI Pathways aligned with JCI’s mission and strategic goals. This responsibility includes leading structured resource mobilization efforts as well as the identification, prioritization, building relationships and pursuit of funding opportunities from government, philanthropic, multilateral, institutional funders, corporate sectors and individual donors.
Identify and analyze funding trends and donor priorities to guide fundraising efforts.
Work with internal teams to identify resource needs and develop compelling cases for support.
Support senior management to set annual resource mobilization targets and milestones and monitor progress toward achieving them.
Develop concept notes, funding proposals and associated budgeting, fund‑generation and resource mobilization workplan and follow‑up the implementation of the plan, including designing and writing materials for communications with different prospective donors and agencies, coordinating across other functions as required.
Maintain an updated database of funding opportunities and donor contacts.
Contribute to the development and processing of agreements in connection with funding opportunities and ensure effective and timely communication, updates and drafting and follow‑up in terms of submission of reports to the donors and grant renewal proposals.
Support the drafting and monitoring of donor reports and grant compliance, and preparation and coordination of quality and timely submission of financial and narrative reports.
Undertake all other relevant activities as and when assigned.

Additional International Scope

Offer strategic input and insights to leadership on initiatives that strengthen JCI’s international operations and business model.
Support projects aimed at evaluating or expanding product and service offerings to meet evolving global market needs.
Provide guidance on resource utilization and pricing considerations to inform decision‑making and ensure sustainability.
Contribute to discussions and analyses that enhance operational efficiency and integration across JCI’s international programs.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on special projects that align with JCI’s global strategy and long‑term growth objectives.

Qualifications

Eligibility:

Advanced level university degree in development studies, international relations, economics, health, diplomacy, business, communications, partnerships, business administration, social sciences, or related fields.

Experience

A minimum of 10 years’ progressive experience in building external relations, strategic engagement, resource mobilization, fundraising, or partnership management within the non‑profit or development sector.

Skills

Deep knowledge and strong understanding of the global health architecture and donor landscapes, and extensive relationships with key actors (bilateral, multilateral, foundations, private sector).
Experience working within a multilateral institution, development bank, UN agency, or bilateral development assistance mechanism.
Experience leading high‑level stakeholder engagement with governments, multilateral institutions, development banks, UN agencies, and global health finance mechanisms.
Proven ability to influence and shape coalition‑building and strategic partnerships.
Proven track record of successful proposal development and donor engagement.
Excellent communication, writing negotiation, and presentation skills, with fluency in written and spoken English.
Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment with cross‑functional teams.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail.
Strong consultative and advisory skills, with the ability to influence decision‑making and support leadership on strategic projects.
Adaptability and flexibility to contribute to evolving organizational priorities and special projects as needed.

Core Competencies

Strategic thinking and results orientation.
Excellent relationship management and networking skills.
Creativity and innovation in fundraising approaches.
Financial literacy and budgeting skills.
Strong analytical and research abilities.
High level of integrity and accountability.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee assigned to this position. The description is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and working conditions associated with this position. All requirements are subject to possible modification and reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Min

AED AED286,000.00/year

Max

AED AED357,000.00/year

Job Locations

UAE-Umm Hurair 2 Dubai

Job ID

2025-7076

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