Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Advisor Arab Gulf Region

Job Description

Job Description

Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Advisor - Arab Gulf Region

About SAMS

SAMS Foundation’s mission is dedicated to delivering life-saving services, revitalizing health systems during crisis, and promoting medical education via a network of humanitarians in Syria, the US, and beyond. SAMS began in 1998 as a medical society that bridged knowledge between Syria and the US, transitioning into a humanitarian response organization in 2011 amidst the Syrian uprising. Aside from the US and Syria, SAMS has registered branch offices or local affiliate entities in Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Greece, Turkiye, Ukraine, and the occupied Palestinian territories. In 2024, SAMS provided some 4.4 million medical services for 1.46 million people, through a network of over 100 health facilities and more than 2,400 health workers in northern Syria, southern Turkey, the Attica region of Greece, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Gaza, Morocco, Libya, and Ukraine.

Position Summary

The Resource Mobilization & Partnerships Advisor, located in Doha or Riyadh, will play a key role in building the SAMS profile and fundraising capacity within Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The Advisor will focus on cultivating relationships with both institutional donors, philanthropic foundations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals that are based in the region, building SAMS’ profile as a trusted and effective partner to deliver health and mental health programs in Syria and neighboring countries.

This is a part-time consultancy role. Please note that candidates must be based in Qatar or Saudi Arabia and have the ability to travel to other countries within the GCC.

Key Responsibilities

• Positioning, Relationship Building, and Cultivation
• Identify, map, and prioritize high-potential individual and institutional donors in GCC countries (e.g., Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman).
• Support the development of tailored engagement strategies for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and foundations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with prospective donors, philanthropic advisors, and regional social media influencers in the GCC.
• Represent SAMS in person at donor meetings, briefings, charitable events, conferences and coordination meetings, as needed.
• Convene high level meetings for SAMS leadership with prospective donors
• Facilitate registration of SAMS on GCC donor platforms.
• Strategy and Market Intelligence
• Provide insights on philanthropic trends, preferences, and giving mechanisms in the Gulf region, with emphasis on Islamic philanthropy, zakat, and waqf practices.
• Advise senior leadership on strategic positioning to attract Gulf-based support for humanitarian and development health programs
• Proposal Development
• Collaborate with Headquarters and Regional Programs counterparts to develop customized proposals, donor materials, and stewardship content for Gulf audiences.
• Ensure alignment with donor interests, cultural expectations, and regional philanthropic practices.
• Determine and document prospective donors’ eligibility, vetting, partnership capacity assessments, or other processes needed for SAMS to become eligible for funds.
• Internal Coordination and Reporting
• Maintain accurate records of donor interactions and prospects in coordination with the Business Development team.
• Produce monthly Gulf Philanthropy Insights Briefs in addition to delivering tailored orientations to HQ and field teams on GCC donor requirements, Arabic proposal styles, and zakat/waqf compliance
• Support the transition of cultivated prospects to long-term stewardship by relevant team members.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in donor relations, fundraising, or philanthropy engagement, with a focus on GCC countries.
• Demonstrated success in building relationships with institutional donors, philanthropic foundations, and corporations in the Gulf region.
• Existing relationships with Gulf-based donor institutions or influential networks.
• Deep cultural fluency and professional networks within at least one GCC country.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders credibly and diplomatically.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Sheets, Documents) or similar tools.
• Experience with CRMs an advan

Desirable

• Familiarity with Islamic charitable giving models
• Experience working in the health, humanitarian, or development sectors.
• Experience working on Syria issues.

***Successful candidates must sign a conflict-of-interest declaration and must not be engaged as a fundraiser for other non-profit entities while contracted with SAMS.