Head of Public Health and Infrastructure - Dubai

Ramboll Group A / S; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dynamic individual to support its Partnership and Resource Mobilization Unit. This role involves identifying new business opportunities and managing relationships with donors and partners. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management and organizational skills, alongside proficiency in English and Arabic. A competitive stipend is offered, and the position is perfect for those eager to make a difference in agricultural research while developing their professional skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits Package

Support for Family Needs

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field, preferably at postgraduate level.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Seeking new partners to contribute to ICBA’s mandate.
• Supporting proposal preparation and managing relationships with donors.
• Updating business information in the CRM system.

Skills

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Report Writing

Proposal Writing

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Networking Skills

Problem Solving

Education

University Degree in Agriculture

Postgraduate Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System

Job description

Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Support

The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) is an international, non-profit agricultural research center established in 1999 through the visionary leadership of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Fund, the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD), and the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). ICBA is a unique applied agricultural research center in the world that is focused on marginal areas where an estimated 1.7 billion people live. It identifies, tests and introduces resource-efficient, climate-smart crops and technologies that are best suited to different regions affected by salinity, water scarcity and drought. Through its work, ICBA helps to improve food security and livelihoods for some of the poorest rural communities around the world. ICBA is an equal opportunity employer and appoints qualified staff regardless of race, creed, color, age, gender, religion or national origin. We demonstrate our commitment to each member of our team through a competitive benefits package designed to assist our employees to cover their needs and the needs of their immediate family members.

Job Summary

To support ICBA’s Partnership and Resource Mobilization (PRM) Unit in identifying new business opportunities and managing relationships with existing donors and implementing partners, both from the public and private sectors.

Job Responsibilities

• Proactively seeking new partners that can contribute to ICBA’s mandate
• Setting up meetings with new partners
• Supporting the preparation of presentations to new partners
• Regularly updating all business information on ICBA’s intranet and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
• Identifying new calls for proposals and registering them in the CRM system
• Compiling intelligence on countries and thematic areas targeted by the calls for proposals
• Supporting the preparation of proposals and concept notes
• Compiling supporting documentation (CVs, institutional information, etc.)
• Proofreading and translating documents (English / Arabic) when needed
• Uploading proposals and related documents in the CRM system
• Supporting the PRM Unit in any other tasks as required

Qualifications and Experience

University degree in a relevant field (e.g., agriculture, development studies, business development), preferably at postgraduate level

Previous internship experience highly desirable

Proficiency in English and Arabic, written and spoken

Other Skills and Competencies

• Project management, organizational and planning skills
• Report writing, proposal writing and presentation skills
• Clear strategic mindset with an analytical focus
• An eye for detail and accuracy
• Superior interpersonal and networking skills
• Results-driven, problem-solving, innovative and able to work on own initiative
• Ability to multi-task and improve efficiencies in own field of work
• Professional, dynamic and proactive attitude

Note :

Monthly Stipend - AED 3,500

The candidate should currently be available in the UAE with a valid UAE residency.