Country Manager, Saudi Arabia

The ideal candidate must have a strong interest in business development, programme management and
building strategic relationships with PI’s partners. The candidate should have a keen interest and experience
of building relationships with key donors and has demonstrating examples of business development or being
integrally involved and organising campaigns.

By joining PI at this stage, the Country Manager for Saudi Arabia will have a unique opportunity to make a
real difference and take part in a game changing private sector led effort with a mission to advance corporate
governance in Saudi Arabia.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Business Development

The position is responsible for ensuring PI’s business development objectives are met in Saudi Arabia
Develop, track, and update Saudi Arabia’s Country Plan in line with PI’s Theory of Change and Vision.
Keep close follow up on trends and shifts in Saudi Arabia, in relation to PI’s mandate and ensure the
team is informed of such changes and any opportunities that are unfolding from them
Research and identify business development opportunities that align with PI’s primary impact theme
of corporate governance and related sub-impact areas
Work with the ED to prepare pitch materials and/or writing grant applications to various donors
Build key relationships and partnerships with major philanthropic/other donors/ corporate
organisations etc. for programmatic funding of PI’s key impact themes
Prepare and deliver business development presentations, with ED support when required
Develop new business: develop winning proposals; build on PI’s relationships with key local and international donors and partners
Assist the ED with raising awareness and building the profile of PI’s work, and
Work with the Comms & Events function to develop and organising campaigns, and events etc.

Community Management

Develop a network of functional relationships with companies and key organisations across Saudi Arabia in line with PI’s country plan for Saudi Arabia
Develop and execute an action plan and monthly progress report for engagement and communications with constituent organisations in Saudi Arabia, and especially partner companies and knowledge partners
Liaise with the media, public, local government and its agencies, as well as other NFP’s to ensure PI’s image is preserved and enhanced

Programme Management

Identify, negotiate, reach agreement and work with programme partner organisations required in areas such as data collection and management, training delivery, and executive education.
Work closely with the events team to develop the content, design, development, speaker
preparation and session outcome reports for roundtable, flagship forum and training events in Saudi Arabia

Partnership Management

Develop and manage the criteria, target list and action plan to reach out, track and follow up on potential partner companies and programme funders and event sponsors
Ensure effective partner relationship and incorporate their feedback into decision making and programme development
Generate corporate funding contributions in Saudi Arabia, through bringing new Partner Companies on board
Generate funding for events and programmes;
As required, represent PI at conferences and meetings in Saudi Arabia

Essential Professional Experience/Skills & Qualifications

A University degree / Master’s degree preferred in related fields
At least seven years of experience, of which at least 3 years in leadership/supervisory roles in the private sector, small businesses and entrepreneurial environments within Saudi Arabia [exposure to Gulf Region is preferred]. Experience working with business development is highly desired, and experience working with not-for profits a plus
Excellent writing skills and a proven ability to draft proposals, reports or other organizational documents with minimal supervision
Fluent in written and spoken Arabic
Fluent in English, including perfect ability to write content in clear, structured and compelling manner
Outstanding project management skills
Strong communications and interpersonal skills

Year: 2024

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