Donor Engagement Specialist, Gulf Region

• Lead delivery and implementation of the Gulf Engagement Strategy
• Develop and manage donor relationships across the Gulf region
• Drive pipeline development and identify funding opportunities in the Gulf market
• Coordinate donor engagement across WCAF, Members and country teams
• Use donor intelligence, market insights and trend analysis to inform engagement
• Oversee Gulf funding opportunities and coordinate proposal development
• Coordinate internal stakeholders and partnerships across teams
• Develop partnership models suited to the Gulf context
• Ensure appropriate use of systems, tracking and reporting of Gulf opportunities
• Represent War Child in external Gulf-facing engagements, networks and forums
• Act as the primary strategic focal point for Gulf donor engagement
• Lead market development and expand War Child’s presence across priority donors and partners
• Shape partnership approaches with foundations, government-linked entities and regional actors
• Drive early-stage opportunity positioning and relationship development
• Progress Gulf opportunities into viable funding outcomes

• Relevant degree in international development, public policy, business administration or related fields
• Experience in administrative support, programme coordination or research in an NGO
• Development or humanitarian setting experience
• Familiarity with donor engagement and grant management preferred
• Excellent English
• Proficiency in French or another relevant language is a plus
• Understanding of institutional donor systems (multilateral and bilateral)
• Knowledge of aid-sector trends
• Knowledge of project management tools
• Knowledge of CRM systems, such as Salesforce
• Preference for applicants who reside in an operating country and have valid working permits
• Ability to submit a Criminal Record Certificate
• Compliance with and willingness to sign the Child Safeguarding policy, Code of Conduct and PSEA: Adults at Risk Policy
• CV and cover letter submitted in English through the careers website

• Meaningful impact through improving the lives of children and families affected by conflict
• Professional development, learning, innovation, capacity building and growth opportunities
• Opportunity to work across War Child’s global network
• Global reach through programmes across multiple conflict-affected contexts
• Collaborative, inclusive and respectful workplace
• Safety, fairness and equal opportunity for all
• Local salary and secondary labour conditions based on the in-country salary scale
• Local contract terms and conditions
• No relocation offered