Associate Head – Strategic Partnerships and Business Development

at  Emirates NatureWWF

As Associate Head you will be developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, securing diverse funding sources, and leading the funding proposal process for Emirates Nature-WWF. Key tasks include coordinating with internal teams for high-quality project proposals, managing capacity building initiatives, and supporting Finance & Operations in forecasting and tracking funding gaps and commitments.
The post holder will be recruiting and coaching team members, initiating fundraising campaigns, and leading donor acquisition for specific projects. It requires adherence to WWF Corporate Guidelines, preparing corporate partnership reports, and acting as a liaison for cross-territorial partnerships in the Asia-Pacific region.
Responsibilities also include crisis management related to corporate engagements, maintaining regulatory contacts, implementing defined strategies, creating corporate engagement strategies, and developing KPIs. Collaborating with corporate partners on sustainability, conducting due diligence on potential partners, and responding to partnership inquiries are essential functions of this role.
Key Responsibilities

INTEGRITY & TRUST

• Be confident
• Believe in success
• Retain high level of ethics
  Working Relationships
  Internal - Works with all Units
  External - Works with external Stakeholders such as, but not limited to, Government entities, international and local Corporates, Individual Donors
  Additional Information
  Emirates Nature-WWF is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity in the workplace and offer a flexible and diverse place of employment.
  Emirates Nature-WWF staff participate wholeheartedly in general activities and events that require the full support and participation of all staff members, whether the focus of any particular event or activity has any bearing on the job description and assigned project objectives and activities.
  How To Apply
  Please send your application consisting of a cover letter explaining why you are the right candidate to work with EN-WWF and your CV with the subject ‘ Application for Associate Head – Strategic Partnerships and Business Development ’ to the attention of Ms Magdalena Tayoun on careers@enwwf.ae before 19th July 2024.
  Emirates Nature reserves the right to appoint a candidate prior this date

Please refer the Job description for details