Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Support

Biosaline; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

An established international research center is seeking a proactive individual to join its Partnership and Resource Mobilization Unit. This role involves identifying new business opportunities, managing relationships with donors, and supporting proposal preparations. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management and interpersonal skills, with a keen eye for detail. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful agricultural research while developing valuable professional skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving food security and livelihoods in marginal areas.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Support for family needs

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field, preferably at postgraduate level.
• Previous internship experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Proactively seek new partners to contribute to ICBA’s mandate.
• Support preparation of proposals and concept notes.
• Regularly update business information on the CRM system.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Report writing

Proposal writing

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

University degree in agriculture or development studies

Postgraduate degree (preferable)

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.