Job vacancy at Qatar Charity

Job Title: Program Development Officer

The Program Development Officer will play a key role in driving the growth and sustainability of our organization by leading proposal development, coordinating with donors, and exploring new funding opportunities. This position requires a proactive individual with strong  communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including international donors and partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Proposal Development:

• • Lead the development of high-quality project proposals, including concept notes and detailed proposals, ensuring alignment with donor requirements and organizational goals.
  • Collaborate with program teams to gather necessary information, data, and inputs for proposal development.
  • Coordinate the proposal review process, ensuring timely submission to donors.

Donor Coordination and Liaison:

• • • Act as the primary point of contact for donors, maintaining regular  communication and ensuring effective collaboration.
    • Provide updates and reports to donors on project progress, challenges, and achievements.
    • Facilitate donor visits and meetings, ensuring that donor expectations are met.

Exploring Funding Opportunities:

• • Identify and research new funding opportunities, including grants, partnerships, and collaborations with donors, foundations, and other relevant entities.
  • Monitor donor trends and priorities to align organizational strategies with emerging funding opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain a database of potential funding sources and track application deadlines.

Strategic Planning and Development:

• • Contribute to the development of the organization’s strategic plan, particularly in relation to fundraising and resource mobilization.
  • Provide input on program design and development to ensure alignment with donor priorities and funding opportunities.

Documentation and Reporting:

• • Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all proposal submissions, donor communications, and funding agreements.
  • Prepare regular reports for senior management on the status of proposal development, donor engagement, and funding pipelines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in proposal development, donor coordination, and fundraising, preferably within the NGO sector.
• Proven track record of successful proposal writing and securing funding from international donors.
• Strong understanding of donor expectations, funding mechanisms, and proposal development processes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software tools.

Desired Skills:

• • Knowledge of the humanitarian and development sector, particularly in Tanzania.
  • Experience working with multi-cultural teams and international stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

HOW TO APPLY:

We invite individuals who are both interested and qualified to submit their Curriculum Vitae (CVs) along with application letter to: qctanzania@qcharity.org