Regional development representative

M decins du Monde

JOB DESCRITPTION
Based in Amman, Jordan or in Beirut, Lebanon, you actively participate in the implementation of M decins du Monde France funding strategy for greater financial and political independence. You will lead the region s donor engagement and funding strategy, identifying opportunities and fostering partnerships to support and expand MdM s impact across these missions.
You work under the supervision of the funding strategy project manager based at HQ and you have a functional link with the LACMENA (Latin America Middle East North Africa) head of unit . You also work closely with the general coordinators in Middle East (Liban, Palestine, Yemen, Syrie and Iraq) and with the advocacy/communications teams on the field and at HQ.
Your main responsibilities are the following:
External relations development
• Develop, implement and update the funding strategy in the region
• Support the process of project development across the region and particularly in Gulf countries
• Develop ties and represent MdM-France with main policy makers in the Middle East region, particularly Gulf countries: governments, ministries and embassies
• Organize high-impact meetings, and craft compelling presentations that showcase the alignment of the organization's values and priorities with donors and/or partners as well as potential areas for collaboration
• Carry out and update a mapping of regional donors and maintain a high level of understanding of their priorities and upcoming opportunities
• Prepare and implement a multi-year donor regional strategy aiming at diversifying MdM France donors portfolio, priority focus will be given to Gulf countries
• Develop trustful relationships with regional donors through regular communications and visits across the region and particularly to Gulf countries
• Contribute to the reinforcement of MdM-France partnership dynamics with regional civil society organizations and INGOs to favor multisectoral approaches Nexus programs, joint advocacies or joint fundraising
• Represent MdM-France in the main coordination forums organized by OCHA / UN, NGOs, authorities in Amman and if needed in the region
• Support fundraising events in the region
• Initiate and supervise the registration process either in Qatar or in United Arab Emirates as well as the opening of MdM-France office in the medium term
Advocacy
• Create and reinforce networks with actors and platforms from regional civil society to identify common interests and strengthen the impact of MdM actions through joint advocacy, with a focus on contacts in new and unexplored markets for MdM
• Convey key MdM advocacy messages in high-level format with the following priorities: humanitarian space, sexual and reproductive health and rights, harm reduction
• Represent MdM-France during conferences or other events in the region to reinforce MdM-France advocacy
• Speak out in the regional media to raise awareness of MdM's work
• Lead the development of tailored communication tools and organize events in the region to value MdM-France work
REQUIREMENTS
• Higher education in project management or general field of study
• Minimum five year experience in a similar position with an international NGO working in emergency contexts, preferably within the health sector, or previous field experience with MdM in different contexts
• Extensive experience in senior leadership roles (donors agencies, think tanks, fundraising or advocacy) with proven capacity to develop and implement funding strategies
• Demonstrated success in donor engagement, fundraising, and grant acquisition, including managing relationships with institutional donors and securing substantial funding
• High level of expertise in representation and negotiation with governments, donors and partners at both country and regional levels
• Strong understanding of the humanitarian system, donors landscape, and program management
• Proven experience in public communication and advocacy, with the ability to develop and promote evidence-based messages to influence policy and donor priorities
• Excellent knowledge of the Middle East regional context is essential
• Languages: Arabic and English (both spoken and written) are mandatory
• Excellent command of IT tools, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively under remote management
• You embrace the core values and support the proactive philosophy of M decins du Monde
BENEFITS
• Starting date as soon as possible
• Fixed term contract
• Duration: 12 months
• Location: Amman, Jordan OR Beirut, Lebanon
• Gross monthly salary: 4 027 euros
• Premium equal to one month salary paid in two instalments - minimum of 6 months seniority required
• Expatriation bonus (10% gross salary per month)
• Transportation cost, vaccines and visas covered
• Housing allowance
• Tuition/Schooling allowance (from 3 years old)
• Living allowance (per diem) for the accompanying member if unemployed and half per diem per child
• 22.5 recovery days per year
• 5 weeks of paid leaves per year
• Health insurance (50% covered by MdM)
• Insurance (repatriation )
• M decins du Monde promotes trainings and internal mobility