APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT SUBMIT THE FORM AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS DESCRIPTION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE.

Job Overview

TGSN is seeking a dynamic and proactive Project Officer to support project delivery and contribute to business development in the Middle East and North Africa region. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating activities across various projects, ensuring compliance with timelines, budgets, and quality standards, and contributing to the development of new business opportunities. This role is critical in supporting TGSN’s expansion and operational effectiveness in the MENA region.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Delivery:

• Project Coordination: Assist in the planning, coordination, and monitoring of ongoing projects across the MENA region, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and budget.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain regular communication with project stakeholders, including partners, donors, and beneficiaries, to ensure alignment of project objectives and deliverables.
• Reporting: Support the preparation of project reports, briefings, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, including donors.
• Documentation: Ensure that all proper documentation is maintained.

2. Business Development:

• Market Research: Conduct research to identify new business opportunities in the MENA region, including trends, key players, and funding opportunities.
• Proposal Development: Assist in writing proposals, concept notes, and bids for new projects, including contributing to technical inputs and budgeting.
• Partnership Building: Support the development of relationships with potential partners, donors, and clients, including government agencies, NGOs, and private sector actors.

3. Operations Support:

• Logistics Coordination: Assist in organising project logistics, including travel arrangements, workshops, and meetings.
• Capacity Building: Identify opportunities to enhance the skills and capacities of local staff and partners through training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Political Science, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an asset.
• 2-3 years of experience in project coordination, project management, or business development, ideally within the development or humanitarian sectors.
• Experience working in the MENA region or with MENA-focused projects is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic is required.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesise information and identify opportunities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams across cultures and geographies.
• Strong relationship-building skills with external stakeholders, including donors and partners.
• Willingness to travel across the MENA region, sometimes in challenging contexts.
• Understanding of the political and socio-economic landscape of the MENA region is a plus.

How To Apply

If you feel you meet the qualifications above, please submit your application via the link below;

https://forms.gle/oVWu4TF1ETUv3R9y8

• TGSN aims to conduct rolling interviews
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• TGSN reserves the right to fill in the position before the application period is closed.

At The Global Strategy Network, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe in providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Due to the nature of our work, all hiring is conducted in-house. No recruitment agencies please.