The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture(ICBA) is an international, non-profit agricultural research center established in 1999 through the visionary leadership of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Fund, the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD), and the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). ICBA is a unique applied agricultural research center in the world that is focused on marginal areas where an estimated 1.7 billion people live. It identifies, tests and introduces resource-efficient, climate-smart crops and technologies that are best suited to different regions affected by salinity, water scarcity and drought. Through its work, ICBA helps to improve food security and livelihoods for some of the poorest rural communities around the world. ICBA is an equal opportunity employer and appoints qualified staff regardless of race, creed, color, age, gender, religion or national origin. We demonstrate our commitment to each member of our team through a competitive benefits package designed to assist our employees to cover their needs and the needs of their immediate family members.
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
Note:-
Monthly Stipend - AED 3,500
The candidate should currently be available in the UAE with a valid UAE residency.
