Strategic Funding & Partnerships Lead

Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO); Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) in Riyadh seeks a Senior Resource Mobilization & Funding Specialist to drive end-to-end funding development and partnership efforts. You will translate program goals into fundable opportunities, build investor materials, and lead high-stakes negotiations with donors.

You will coordinate with legal and technical teams, support budgeting and reporting, and ensure compliance while expanding DCO’s funding network to accelerate digital economy development for

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in resource mobilization, venture capital, corporate finance, investment banking, or economic development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Development or a related equivalent field is required.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Development or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of operational plans aligned with DCO’s strategic objectives.
• Contribute to the annual budgeting process and monitor fund utilization to ensure financial efficiency and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in systems, processes, and productivity.
• Collaborate with Digital Economy Accelerator functions and technical teams to structure programs into fundable opportunities.
• Develop and maintain donor intelligence to assess feasibility, profitability, and strategic alignment of funding opportunities.
• Conduct due diligence, including financial, legal, and technical assessments, ensuring compliance with regulatory and DCO requirements.
• Lead the preparation of high-quality funding proposals and opportunity packages that clearly articulate value propositions and meet donor expectations.
• Analyze and prioritize opportunities based on financial viability, ecosystem impact, and strategic alignment to support decision-making.
• Manage donor reporting, relationships, and recognition to ensure transparency and fulfillment of commitments.
• Execute fundraising and promotional strategies in collaboration with Outreach and Global Communications teams, including campaigns, events, and digital initiatives.
• Serve as a key point of contact for current and prospective funding partners, supporting negotiations and agreement finalization in coordination with Legal and technical teams.
• Monitor fund allocation and utilization across initiatives and produce transparency and accountability reports.

Skills

Financial modeling

Investment analysis

Donor relationships

Due diligence

Fundraising strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Development or related field

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Development or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

Financial modeling software

Job description

Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) in Riyadh seeks a Senior Resource Mobilization & Funding Specialist to drive end-to-end funding development and partnership efforts. You will translate program goals into fundable opportunities, build investor materials, and lead high-stakes negotiations with donors.

You will coordinate with legal and technical teams, support budgeting and reporting, and ensure compliance while expanding DCO’s funding network to accelerate digital economy development for