Head of New Business Development (NBD)-National/ International

Join Save the Children as the Head of New Business Development in Damascus, Syria, to lead strategic donor engagement and funding initiatives.

• At least 5-7 years of demonstrated experience leading on new business development and fundraising in NGOs
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject (Humanitarian, Human rights, Development) with relevant field experience
• English language proficiency
• Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels
• Excellent representation, presentation, Analytical and communication skills –
• Experience in coordinating development of large-scale or strategic proposals, including the development of multi-million-dollar project budgets.
• Experience with US and UK government programming, SIDA, DANIDA, ECHO, BMZ amongst others including compliance requirements
• Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner including proficiency in MS office tools
• Previous experience of project management and project cycle management, including project design, implementation and evaluation
• Good understanding of donor compliance and reporting mechanisms and requirements
• Good understanding of monitoring and evaluation mechanisms.
• Ability to work well under pressure and work to deadlines
• Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
• The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
• Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children.
• Experience or understanding of the Syrian Context
• Arabic Language Skills
• Experience working for Save the Children and working across organisational structures