Development Manager

Role and Responsibilities Leads the Development Department and manages Partnerships, Quality Assurance, Programs managers and the Advocacy sub department.                          Oversees quality assurance and compliance function, supporting the manager on the escalation of major issues to Operations                Secures funding for the organization by submitting grant proposals to international grant-making organization, partners and donors.                  Supervises technical program managers, validating the suitability and feasibility of the programs and the approaches. Oversees the development of new project ideas for new or existing programs.    Manages end-to-end donor relationships, from guiding the partnerships team on the proposal development to signing-off the reports for strategic donors Organizes and oversees the kick-off meetings, in which new programs/projects are handed out from the development department to the operations department. Updates and enforces policies / procedures related to Development                     Provides guidance and assistance to direct reports in resolution of important operational issues Maintains regular communication with direct reports Member of the Core Team, ensures all members are aware of major development-related topics as well as attends and participates in all Core Team meetings Together with COO, negotiates contracts with donors and sends contract to CEO (if >$75,000), Country Director (<$50,000) or signs by him/herself (if $50-75,000) Advises CEO on strategic decisions for Basmeh and Zeitooneh   Skills: Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with adequate computer and research skills Must have strong leadership skills Diplomatic, with strong  interpersonal communication and negotiation skills Successful in leading teams, and motivating them Must be Fluent in Arabic and English Must have personal qualities such as  a strong commitment to integrity, respect for diversity, and the ability to inspire others Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Relations, International Development, Economics or any other related discipline Minimum of 4 years of experience in management within the nonprofit sector Thorough understanding of humanitarian issues, strategies and of non-governmental organizations