Room to Read Looking for Development Manager at Dubai,UAE Full Time

Description:

The Business Development Manager is a part of the Global Development team and reports to the Development Director, EMEA. Weekly working hours will be 40 hours. The Middle East is one of Room to Read’s newest and important markets, and we are looking for a dynamic, personable and results-oriented person to help us build on this success. The successful candidate must be a self-motivated team player committed to our cause and have a track record of delivering results.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Manager will serve as Room to Read’s key point person for the International Humanitarian City (IHC) Free zone, Dubai. IHC will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Room to Read’s IHC operations.
The Manager will serve as Room to Read’s key point person for the International Humanitarian City (IHC) Free zone, Dubai. IHC will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Room to Read’s IHC operations.
Day-to-day responsibilities include (but are not limited to) managing the ongoing operations of the branch including signing official documents, organising and overseeing the ME events strategy, meeting with donors and prospective donors, supporting project managers overseeing Room to Read’s programs in the MENA region, supporting with leads and opportunities in other markets through collaboration with other Directors and Managers and engaging with other authorities as required and employing staff.
The Development Manager will oversee a portfolio of individual, corporate, and foundation donors with minimum goal for the region of US$1.5MM.
Alongside the Development Director, EMEA, the Development Manager will be the point person for Room to Read’s Middle East Board, convening Board meetings, working with the Board to set goals, and assisting the Board in executing regional priorities.
The Manager shall be named on the IHC branch trade license.
The Manager will be the point person for Room to Read’s Banking Partnerships in the region and will support the finance and legal team in opening bank accounts and other formalities.
The Manager will maintain effective and productive relationships both internally and externally.
Undertake other duties as necessary.

Education, Qualifications & Experience

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
At least 7-8 years of relevant work experience in a similar role
Proven experience of achieving fundraising results, including successful relationship management, and income generation
Proven experience in successfully cultivating foundation, individual and corporate donors and in securing five and six-figure donations.
Familiar with the legal framework and regulations in the UAE region
Proven ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects and priorities
Excellent written and spoken communications skills in Arabic & English
Willingness and ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with a team
Prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people
Strong work ethic, results and detail-oriented
Ability to be flexible and proactively problem solve
Effectiveness in working or volunteering in a non-profit organization that is focused on maintaining high-quality work and low overhead
Ability and desire to travel internationally, as needed
Adept at using MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, database systems and communicating over email
Legally eligible to work in Dubai; no sponsorship provided

Preferred:

Proven experience in relationship management with the Government, individuals and/or corporations
Knowledge of the Middle East charitable environment
Familiarity with Board and executive-level operations

To be successful at Room to Read, you will also:

Have passion for our mission and a strong desire to have a positive impact in a dynamic non-profit organization
Be a proactive and innovative thinker who achieves results and creates positive change
Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
Embrace diversity and a commitment to collaboration
Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment