Senior Officer, Partnership and Fundraising

Arab Monetary Fund; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the Arab region is seeking a Senior Officer for Partnership and Fundraising. This role involves building partnerships with stakeholders, developing fundraising strategies, and managing donor relations to support technical assistance and capacity development activities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fundraising, excellent communication skills in Arabic and English, and relevant educational qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in fundraising from official sector entities.
• Extensive experience in international financial institutions or bilateral cooperation agencies preferred.
• Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English; French is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies for AMF’s Technical Assistance.
• Manage funding portfolios and negotiate capacity development agreements.
• Prepare financial reports for donors ensuring compliance with requirements.

Skills

Fundraising

Communication

Negotiation

Financial Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance or a related field

Master's degree in law, business administration, international relations or a related field

Job description

Senior Officer, Partnership and Fundraising

The Senior Partnership and Fundraising Officer will be responsible for building and maintaining institutional partnerships with relevant stakeholders, including country donors, regional and international financial institutions, national cooperation agencies, philanthropic organizations, and other think tanks, in alignment with the AMF’s mandate and strategy. This position also entails engaging with donors and funding partners to contribute to the mobilization of resources supporting the AMF’s technical assistance and more broadly capacity development activities.

Key Accountability Areas and Activities

The key activities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Identify and implement improvements to division policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance and deliver high-quality, cost-effective results.

Manage and enhance the division's administrative record management system in accordance with AMF policies.

Conduct daily activities in line with established policies and procedures.

Develop and implement fundraising strategies to support AMF’s Technical Assistance and more broadly capacity development activities.

In consultation with the division’s chief, creates outreach and engagement plans with external sources of technical assistance and capacity development financing, including official bilateral agencies or ministries, multilateral and regional financial institutions, philanthropic partnerships, and other think tanks organizations, and properly manage the relationship leveraging existing partnerships under various MOUs and cooperation agreements.

Actively manage funding portfolios and negotiate new capacity development agreements with donors.

Collaborate with the finance department to ensure effective fund management in line with AMF's financial policies and procedures.

Monitor and manage the designated fund cost center to maintain financial accuracy and accountability.

Prepare detailed financial reports for donors, ensuring transparency and compliance with donor requirements and expectations.

Prepare annual mapping reports on international partner engagements in the Arab region on issues relevant to AMF.

Ensure operational activities are executed within budget and timelines, identifying issues, collecting data, and drawing valid conclusions as needed.

Communicate with internal and external audiences about Technical Assistance policies and projects, contributing to the preparation and dissemination of information on AMF’s TA activities and outreach related to its mandate.

Provide input and materials for partnership and resource mobilization activities to the internal communication team, ensuring quality and consistency in documents and promotional materials.

Qualifications and Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, with extensive fundraising experience from official sector entities across multiple regions. Experience in international financial institutions, bilateral cooperation agencies, or similar institutions is preferred

Solid knowledge of drivers and trends of global and regional economic growth and stability, including impact of emerging and disruptive topics on emerging markets and developing countries

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance or a related field

Master's degree in law, business administration, international relations or a related field

Excellent communication and writing skills in Arabic and English. French, as a third language, is a solid advantage

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