Partnership and Resource Mobilization SpecialistNew

FAO Oman seeks a Partnership and Resource Mobilization Specialist to strengthen engagement with government, donors, development partners and the private sector. The role maps funding opportunities, maintains a partnership pipeline, develops concepts and proposals, prepares donor materials and coordinates follow-up that advances FAO's programme delivery and strategic partnerships in Oman.

• Develop and implement FAO Oman's partnership and resource-mobilization priorities
• Map and monitor donors, development partners, government institutions and potential financial-resource sources
• Identify funding and partnership opportunities and maintain a pipeline of follow-up actions
• Prepare project ideas, concept notes, proposals, funding requests and donor briefs
• Compile and analyse information on partnerships and innovative financing opportunities
• Prepare meeting materials and coordinate donor and partner consultations

• Advanced university degree in international development, economics, business administration, international relations, agriculture, environmental sciences or a related field
• Minimum of four years of relevant professional experience in partnership development, resource mobilization, donor relations, programme or project development and management, stakeholder engagement, or a related area
• Working knowledge of English and Arabic
• National of Oman or resident with a valid work permit

• Experience in project or programme management and coordination in agriculture or development
• Experience working with government institutions and national and international stakeholders
• Experience developing and following up on projects, partnerships and resource-mobilization opportunities

• Partnership development
• Resource mobilization
• Donor engagement
• Funding opportunity analysis
• Stakeholder engagement
• Proposal development