Manager Funding Partnerships

Classera

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research donor and funding opportunities from international organizations, development funds, and philanthropic foundations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, funding bodies, and NGOs.
• Develop and submit high-quality proposals, concept notes, and funding applications aligned with Classera s education and training mission.
• Negotiate funding agreements and manage reporting requirements to ensure donor compliance.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Program, Finance, Government Partnerships) to align proposals with operational capacity and strategic priorities.
• Monitor donor priorities, funding trends, and international aid flows in the education and digital transformation sectors.
• Represent Classera at donor and funding forums, conferences, and bilateral meetings.
• Ensure funded projects are delivered on time, within scope, and reported according to donor requirements.
• Maintain accurate pipeline tracking of donor prospects, applications, and funding secured.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in International Development, International Relations, Business, or a related field (Master s preferred).
• Minimum 5 7 years experience in donor engagement, fundraising, or partnership development with international organizations.
• Proven track record of securing multi-million-dollar funding and managing donor-funded projects.
• Strong knowledge of international aid systems, development banks, and philanthropic funding models.
• Excellent proposal writing, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Bilingual fluency in Arabic and English required; proficiency in French is an advantage.
• Strong project management and financial oversight skills.

Preferred Attributes

• Established relationships with major donor organizations (e.g., World Bank, UNESCO, UNICEF, USAID, EU, Gulf-based philanthropic foundations).
• Experience working in the education, digital transformation, or training sectors.
• Familiarity with CSR-driven funding models in the Middle East.
• Passion for education, digital transformation, and sustainable development.