Regional Engagement & Forum Manager – Middle East

The Aga Khan University; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aga Khan University invites applications for the Manager, Middle East Engagement & Forum Secretariat. Based in Dubai, you will represent University Advancement in the Middle East and support the Middle East Leadership Forum, strengthening AKU’s relationships and partnerships across the region.

You will work with senior leadership on fundraising, donor relations, alumni engagement, events, and strategic partnerships, ensuring timely follow-through and adherence to AKU policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Communications, International Relations, Public Relations, or related discipline.
• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline preferred.
• 7–10 years of relevant professional experience in advancement, philanthropy, external affairs, corporate relations, business development or partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships with senior executives, donors and influential stakeholders.
• Strong research, communication, organizational, project-management and follow-through skills.
• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of a geographically dispersed team.
• Experience or knowledge of higher education, healthcare, research, philanthropy or not-for-profit sector would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of the University Advancement and Middle East Leadership Forum, including meetings, agendas, briefing materials, follow-up and tracking of agreed actions.
• Support the development and cultivation of donor and philanthropic relationships across the Middle East through research, engagement, proposals and appropriate follow-up.
• Support donor stewardship, recognition and engagement activities.
• Strengthen AKU alumni engagement across the region and facilitate meaningful connections between alumni, Forum members and AKU leadership.
• Support events, partnerships and stakeholder engagement initiatives that advance AKU’s priorities in the Middle East.
• Identify and follow through on opportunities arising through the Forum and other regional engagements.
• Ensure Advancement and Forum activities are undertaken in accordance with AKU policies and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Relationship building

Donor relations

Research

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Aga Khan University invites applications for the Manager, Middle East Engagement & Forum Secretariat. Based in Dubai, you will represent University Advancement in the Middle East and support the Middle East Leadership Forum, strengthening AKU’s relationships and partnerships across the region.

You will work with senior leadership on fundraising, donor relations, alumni engagement, events, and strategic partnerships, ensuring timely follow-through and adherence to AKU policies.