Donor Engagement Advisor - Gulf Partnerships

Contract Length: 1 year with possibility of extension

Base: Middle East (Lebanon / Jordan / UAE - Dubai preferred)

Travels to: Gulf, Africa & Middle East

Starting date: ASAP

Line Manager: Regional Director, Africa & Middle East

People un Need (PIN) is a Czech-based international non-governmental organization (NGO) that has provided humanitarian and development assistance across more than 20 countries since 1992. Today, PIN stands as one of the largest organizations of its kind in Central and Eastern Europe, supporting vulnerable communities in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. PIN empowers civil society, advocates for human rights, and promotes social inclusion both at home and abroad.

About the role:

This role will contribute to the growth of PIN’s programmes across PIN Country Programs by strengthening partnerships with Gulf-based donors.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Relationship management and External positioning

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with priority Gulf-based donors, foundations and partners;
• Lead PIN’s external positioning based on its operational footprint and regional priorities;
• Develop and implement engagement plans with prioritized humanitarian and development stakeholders and donors in the Gulf region;
• Engage with donors and partners to inform programme development and positioning ahead of funding opportunities;
• Represent PIN in relevant forums and bilateral engagements;
• Act as a link between donor intelligence, engagement strategies, and PIN’s programmatic priorities in the region.

Relationship management and External positioning

• Identify, track and support the advancement of Gulf donors funding opportunities across the region in coordination with regional and country programme teams Monitor Gulf donor priorities, trends, and possible partnership modalities, maintaining an overview of key stakeholders and opportunities;
• Lead the identification, development, and strategic pitching of concept ideas to prospective donors, ensuring alignment with donor priorities and organizational objectives.Work closely with regional, country programme, and HQ teams to align engagement and opportunity development efforts.

Main requirements:

• 7–10+ years of experience in the humanitarian or development sector
• Proven experience in donor engagement and business development
• Experience with Gulf donors or non-traditional funding streams is an asset
• Strong relationship management and communication skills
• Ability to translate programme realities into funding opportunities
• Fluency in English required; Arabic is an advantage

We offer:

• Working environment in a well-established humanitarian organization in a challenging context;
• Strategic role with direct contribution to PIN’s funding diversification
• Close collaboration with senior leadership and country programmes
• Opportunity to engage with emerging and non-traditional donors

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary based on PIN’s salary scale and HR policies dependent on the cost of living in the specific home location

Time off and Rest:

• 25 days of holiday annually;
• 10 sick days

Travel benefits:

• Accommodation provided by PIN
• Reimbursement of travel expenses with travel to the country of residence once every 6 months of work;
• Reimbursement of costs of visas and vaccinations; assistance with the visa application procedure;
• Reimbursement for the medical check-up before and after the deployment;
• Travel health insurance covering medical care, incl. the repatriation;

Health and Well-being:

• 24/7 Medical Support available online;
• Free psychological consultations available online;

Professional Development:

• Free access to e-learning platforms and PIN Learning Hub;
• PIN’s global Induction Training,
• Tailored capacity-building opportunities, including Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) (if applicable).

People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and is committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need involved. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need code of conduct and key policies (available at: https://www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp). People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.