Short-Term Regional Advisor, Gulf Foreign Assistance

Chemonics International; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A global consulting firm seeks a Regional Advisor for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region to engage with donors and support strategic outreach. Candidates should have at least 8 years in Gulf development assistance and knowledge of the sector's dynamics, including fluent Arabic skills. This role is based in the UAE and involves potential travel to the GCC.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in the Gulf development assistance sector.
• Strong relationships with Gulf donor entities including UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• Knowledge of Gulf donors, regulations, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mapping of donor landscape.
• Engage stakeholders via in-person meetings.
• Identify and engage established implementing partners in the GCC.

Skills

Relationship Management

Networking

Arabic Language Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

Chemonics seeks a Regional Advisor for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region to support the Growth Division’s Gulf Foreign Assistance Team. The Regional Advisor will support Chemonics’ client engagement and strategic outreach to GCC donors and other key players in the development sector. This position is a short-term consultancy based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with potential for travel to Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Responsibilities:

• Landscape Mapping: Conduct comprehensive mapping of donor landscape, in addition to other key players in the development sector, including private sector, philanthropy, and quasi-governmental entities.
• Client and Donor Engagement: Following landscape mapping, actively engage identified stakeholders via in-person meetings. Serve as Chemonics’ representative in these engagements, compellingly representing relevant corporate capabilities and experience.
• Partnership Development: Identify and engage established implementing partners in the GCC, recommending competitive and strategic alliances for donor-funded opportunities.
• Targeted Support to Home Office: Support executive travel to the region – providing recommendations for key counterparts, assisting travel considerations, and co-attending meetings, conferences, or other events. Provide select technical assistance to home office team to determine next steps following preliminary client engagement.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in the Gulf official development assistance sector, preferably including experience with development and humanitarian assistance in the region
• Possesses strong relationships with Gulf donor entities, including the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, the King Salman Humanitarian Assistance and Relief Fund, and the Qatar Fund for Development, among others
• Possesses networks or ability to quickly network with relevant private and public sector entities in the Gulf, including existing implementing partners for Gulf funding and companies with large corporate social responsibility portfolios
• Knowledge of Gulf donors, their operations, and associated regulations, policies, and political considerations required.
• Knowledge of the Gulf paired with fluent Arabic language skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively both orally and in writing (English and Arabic), and lead presentations and effective meetings.
• Experience delivering persuasive pitches to high-profile audiences is preferred.
  

Apply by Tuesday, August 12. Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

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