Description

Job Description

Key Result Areas:
Strategic Program Management:
• Manage strategic programs and special projects to enhance WISH's local and international status.
• Develop and oversee program plans, ensuring the timely achievement of key milestones.
• Manage relationships with key national entities for collaborative programs.
Stakeholder Engagement:
• Promote WISH to partners through one-on-one meetings, presentations, and participation in events.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders for knowledge transfer and sustainability.
• Identify opportunities to build a network of local long-term supporters.
Collaboration and Partnerships:
• Work with the WISH team to identify and develop potential collaborations leading to long-term partnerships.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver programs and events derived from partnerships.
Fundraising and Revenue Generation:
• Support the Director of Partnerships and Outreach in developing and executing a resource mobilization and sponsorship strategy.
• Prepare and present regular fundraising progress reports.
• Generate revenue for outreach programs in alignment with QF sponsorship strategy.
• Support the production of sponsorship plans and effective fundraising pitch materials.
Communications and Representation:
• Act as a spokesperson for WISH, delivering accurate information about its activities.
• Develop partner and sponsor recognition and retention programs.
• Liaise with Qatari government ministries and represent WISH in dealings with ministerial representatives.
• Contribute to the development of a WISH communication strategy aligned with QF's one.
• Management and content creation aligned with WISH's communication strategy for all digital platforms, including the website, and serving as the primary focal point for QF's internal communications.
2 Mentorship and Team Development:
• Mentor junior staff, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Encourage and support team members to achieve their full potential.
• Other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, a Master's degree is an advantage
• 8-10 years of relevant full-time work experience in Communications, Partnerships, Sponsorships and/or Protocol, 3 of which at a supervisory level.
• International experience, preferably in the Middle East; knowledge of QF is an advantage.
• Ability to engage with both the public and private arenas across different sectors, especially in Qatar.
• Ability to present at a very senior level and be both versatile and commanding in their ability to engage.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop productive working relationships with external organizations or contractors and internal delivery partners.