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Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Planning:
o Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy aligned with ICCD’s mission and goals.
o Identify growth opportunities in regional and global markets.
o Conduct market analysis to ensure ICCD remains at the forefront of emerging trends.
2. Partnership Development:
o Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including international chambers of commerce, governments, financial institutions, and development organizations.
o Negotiate and formalize strategic partnerships that advance ICCD’s projects and initiatives.
o Represent ICCD at high-level meetings, forums, and events to promote the organization’s mission.
3. Project Development and Management:
o Lead the ideation, design, and execution of initiatives aimed at fostering economic development within the global Muslim community.
o Collaborate with internal teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects, including adherence to timelines and budgets.
o Monitor and evaluate project performance to ensure impact and sustainability.
4. Revenue Generation:
o Identify and secure funding opportunities through grants, sponsorships, and strategic alliances.
o Design and implement innovative revenue streams for ICCD’s programs and services.
o Cultivate relationships with donors, investors, and other funding agencies.
5. Team Leadership:
o Manage a high-performing business development team.
o Foster a collaborative and results-oriented culture within the department.
o Provide regular updates and reports to the Secretary-General on progress and challenges.
6. Brand Development and Representation:
o Enhance ICCD’s brand visibility and credibility within the international business community.
o Oversee the creation of marketing materials and presentations for outreach purposes.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Economics, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Experience:
o Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or a related field, preferably within the Islamic economy or international development sectors.
o Proven track record of leading successful projects and securing funding.
- Skills and Competencies:
o Strong leadership and organizational skills.
o Excellent negotiation and relationship management capabilities.
o Ability to communicate effectively across diverse cultural and professional contexts.
o Proficiency in market analysis and strategic planning.
o Fluency in English (knowledge of Arabic or other widely spoken languages in the world is an advantage).
- Personal Attributes:
o Passion for ICCD’s mission and values.
o High degree of integrity and professionalism.
o Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Growth in strategic partnerships and funding secured.
- Successful delivery of ICCD projects within scope, budget, and timeline.
- Increased visibility and impact of ICCD within the global business community.
- Development of sustainable revenue streams for ICCD.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Rs250,000.00 – Rs350,000.00 per month