Program and Business Development Officer (open for applicants who have the right to be based and work from Egypt only)

Open for applicants who have the right to be based and work from Egypt only

Locals are encouraged to apply

WHO WE ARE

Diakonia is an international rights-based and faith-based development organization recognized for its commitment to democracy, human rights, and gender justice with the objective to change unfair structures that generate poverty, inequality, oppression and violence. All work is based on feminist principles. Digitalization plays a key role in enabling efficient, transparent, and secure operations across global contexts

OUR VALUES AND COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING

Diakonia is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace, and strives to be representative of all sections of society. We know that different perspectives, experiences, and competences are key for Diakonia to be a relevant, capable, and successful organization. Diakonia therefore strives to recruit staff with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.

Diakonia is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Diakonia engage.

Diakonia expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Diakonia also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To support MENA Gender Justice Program implementation and coordination, with focus on partners´ implementation and execution according to partner agreement, aligned with Diakonia’s global policies, strategies, order of delegation, code of conduct and other steering documents, as well as Diakonia´s feminist and human-rights based principles and our values of solidarity, justice, courage, commitment and accountability. The role also contributes to resource mobilization and fundraising efforts, supporting the development of quality proposals and identifying opportunities to sustain and expand the program’s impact.

The position is part of the regional multi-context program team led by the Program Director. The role requires a high degree of flexibility and strong teamwork skills.

DIVISION OF WORK CAPACITY:

(1) Program Officer (60%)

(2) Business Development Officer (40%)

THIS POSITION REPORTS TO THE: -

(1) Program Manager – MENA Gender Justice Program (for the program particulars)

(2) Program Director – MENA Gender Justice Program (for the business development particulars)

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES (60%)

• Support the execution of partner agreements, ensure compliance with requirements, and monitor reporting deadlines, milestones, and deliverables in close coordination with the Program Manager.
• Provide project coordination and support for planning, monitoring, evaluation, and quality assurance in line with policies, guidelines, and donor requirements, while leaving partnership agreement decisions to authorized staff.
• Follow up on partner actions and milestones, address delays, and ensure the quality and consistency of project documentation and deliverables.
• Monitor progress against approved work plans, indicators, results, and timelines; review partner reports, address gaps, and conduct project monitoring and evaluation visits.
• Ensure that the actions are planned, implemented, and managed with special consideration for gender, environment, and conflict sensitivity
• Support relationship building, collaboration and support to partner organizations in line with Diakonia’s partnership policy.
• The role includes supporting report writing
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate project implementation
• Contribute to learning, knowledge management, and continuous improvements.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES (40%)

• Prepare and complete Application Memos and other relevant Diakonia internal forms related to funding opportunities.
• Conduct context and thematic research and analysis on the MENA region and targeted countries to inform concept notes and proposals.
• Monitor and identify relevant funding opportunities and donor calls aligned with Diakonia’s priorities.
• Contribute to context analysis, program development and resource mobilization efforts, including identifying potential funding opportunities, and contributing to fundraising strategies.
• Draft concept notes and donor proposals in coordination with the Program Manager and Program Director.
• Support the Program Director in identifying relevant donor contacts and entry points and following up on funding opportunities.
• Contribute to the preparation of concept notes, proposals, and expressions of interest, including gathering relevant data, evidence, and background information.
• Maintain an updated donor and funding opportunity mapping, including deadlines, requirements, and follow-up actions.
• Coordinate the collection of required inputs from program, finance, and other relevant colleagues during proposal development.
• Support the preparation of donor meetings and presentations, including background notes and relevant documentation.
• Ensure proper filing and documentation of business development materials, donor information, and submitted applications.
• Support follow-up on the proposal development timeline and flag upcoming deadlines or missing inputs to the Program Director.
• Contribute to internal learning by documenting relevant donor trends, priorities, and lessons from submitted proposals.

Experience and Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent within relevant area
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in international development work
• Experience of project management using the human rights-based approach, gender justice programming, conflict and environmental mainstreaming.
• Proven experience and skills in; Planning, Evaluation and Monitoring (Theory of Change, Result Based Management, Adaptive management or other).
• Experience of managing donor requirements, applications and report writing.
• Experience in supporting fundraising, donor engagement, and resource mobilization processes.
• Speaking and writing English and Arabic fluently.
• Analytic, creative and solution oriented.
• Ability to work and prioritize independently, while being a good team player.
• Relevant communication and IT skills
• Based in Egypt and access to the respective counties is a requirement.