The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) – a not-for-profit, international center of excellence for applied research and development, established in Dubai in 1999 – identifies, develops and promotes innovative solutions and technologies that can increase food, nutrition and water security, improve the livelihoods of people and reduce degradation of natural resources in marginal environments, i.e. environments where natural resources are limited or have been degraded. ICBA’s areas of focus include: assessment and sustainable management of natural resources, including conventional and non-conventional water sources; crop diversification and genetic improvement for sustainable production, with a particular focus on climate-smart, stress-resilient crops; integrated agri-aquaculture systems for food, feed and biofuel; climate change modelling and adaptation; capacity building of farming communities and national agricultural research and extension systems; policy analysis and formulation; and knowledge management. ICBA’s work supports many countries around the world, including in the Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Caucasus and Central Asia, and South and South East Asia.
To support ICBA’s Partnership and Resource Mobilization (PRM) Unit in identifying new business opportunities and managing relationships with existing donors and implementing partners, both from the public and private sectors.
1. Support partnership development by:
1.1 Proactively seeking new partners that can contribute to ICBA’s mandate
1.2 Setting up meetings with new partners
1.3 Supporting the preparation of presentations to new partners
1.4 Preparing meeting minutes
1.5 Regularly updating all business information on ICBA’s intranet and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
2. Support resource mobilization by:
2.1 Identifying new calls for proposals and registering them in the CRM system
2.2 Compiling intelligence on countries and thematic areas targeted by the calls for proposals
2.3 Supporting the preparation of proposals and concept notes
2.4 Compiling supporting documentation (CVs, institutional information, etc.)
2.5 Proofreading and translating documents (English / Arabic) when needed
2.6 Uploading proposals and related documents in the CRM system
3. Supporting the PRM Unit in any other tasks as required.
University degree in a relevant field (e.g., agriculture, development studies, business development), preferably at postgraduate level
Previous internship experience highly desirable
Proficiency in English and Arabic, written and spoken
Advanced computer skills
Other Skills and Competencies
Project management, organizational and planning skills
Report writing, proposal writing and presentation skills
Clear strategic mindset with an analytical focus
An eye for detail and accuracy
Superior interpersonal and networking skills
Results-driven, problem-solving, innovative and able to work on own initiative
Ability to multi-task and improve efficiencies in own field of work
Professional, dynamic and proactive attitude
*Monthly Stipend - AED3,500
