Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

As Director of Development Department

• Identify funding needs in close cooperation with the Executive Leadership Team
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities for StARS, through a range of potential donors, including traditional and long-standing StARS donors, as well as new funding opportunities through foundations and other philanthropic flexible sources of funding
• Oversee grant seeking, including proposal writing, and reporting requirements, with an aim to ensure the continuous delivery of services
• In close cooperation with Departments, develop funding proposals for StARS as a whole and projects individually, as needed.
• Cooperate closely with and provide feedback and support to the Programs Department, in particular, the Monitoring and Evaluation Team, and the Reporting Specialist

Finance

• Work closely with StARS Finance department in the identification of funding gaps for new proposals
• In conjunction with Finance, draft budgets for new proposals, and budget amendments where appropriate and requested
• Be a part of the team that reviews expenditure, maintaining an in-depth, up-to-date understanding of the financial needs of the organization.

Communications with Donors and Partners

• Establish and cultivate meaningful communications with prospective and current partners and donors (institutional and individual) through meetings and regular communications
• Develop in-depth knowledge of StARS donors, including donor and project direction, interests, budgets, and other requirements
• Develop and oversee StARS fundraising database and tracking systems.
• In support of the Programs Department, contribute to the drafting of Annual Reports and Newsletters, or other communication initiatives
• Support StARS management and Ambassadors staff group in effective approaches to donor relationships.
• Working closely with Fundraising and Communications, and with StARS partner organizations develop fundraising materials for individual giving, events and fundraisers

Policy and Advocacy

• Oversee and support the work of the Policy and Advocacy Team. In consultation and cooperation with Directors,the Policy and Advocacy Teamadvocates with service providers, partners, Refugee-Led Organizations and UNHCR, other UN agencies, INGOs, and local organizations regarding the service delivery for displaced communities.
• Monitors policies and external developments affecting refugees in Egypt, paying special attention to particularly vulnerable or marginalized groups.
• Advocates, particularly with UNHCR, on issues relating to refugees, migrants, Refugee-Led Organizations, and displaced communities.

Staffing and Human Resources

• Oversee and supervise the Policy and Advocacy Program, Communications and Fundraising Teams
• Closely cooperate and provide support, to cross-cutting positions as needed, in particular, the Monitoring and Evaluation Team and the Reporting Specialist
• In cooperation with the Executive Leadership Team recruit, interview, and select senior program staff.
• Provide training as needed for StARS staff and Refugee-Led Organizations management on fundraising, project planning, proposal writing, and reporting.

As a Member of the Executive Leadership Team

All duties are carried out in collaboration with StARS Directors, as part of the Co-Leadership of StARS. An excellent collaborative working relationship with StARS Directors is essential to the success of this role. The Director of Development Department shall take part in the decision-making process at the level of the Executive Leadership Team and the Executive Leadership Team Sub-Committees.

The Executive Leadership Team is responsible for

• Operational oversight of all StARS programing
• Revising StARS strategic orientations, and ensuring their coherent implementation.
• Ensuring adequacy between available resources and programmatic needs,
• Ensuring efficient and effective program delivery
• Ensuring financial and Human Resources planning
• Ensuring the revision and consistent implementation of StARS governance structure, systems, policies, and procedures
• Ensuring that staff members receive adequate support in terms of their professional development and general well-being
• Active engagement in two to three sub-committees, deciding over Human Resources, Finance, Procurement, Security, and other organizational decisions.
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Candidate Profile

At least five years experience in a senior management role within an NGO

At least five years experience developing successful six figure fundraising applications

Experience working in complex protection environments

Excellent oral and written English. Fluency in Arabic is an advantage.

Strong writing skills, with experience in developing and reviewing program plans, proposals, and reports.

Exceptional interpersonal skills, with an ability to develop and maintain nuanced relationships according to interests, requirements, and need.

Strong and demo financial skills, including budgeting and financial planning

Knowledge of the funding landscape in the Humanitarian Sector

University degree in a related subject (development, not-for-profit management, law, etc.).

Knowledge of issues related to urban refugees in the Global South. Knowledge of the Egypt operating environment is a distinct advantage.

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft word and Excel, other computer packages desirable

Lived experience of forced displacement is an advantage.

Experience of working in Co-leadership is an advantage

Commitment to StARS vision and mission.

Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others are consistent with these standards and align with StARS values.

Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of StARS.

Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.

Creativity and Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of StARS and to create new opportunities.

Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of clients, staff, and students.

Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.

Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of StARS.

Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency, and risks, and make clear decisions that are timely and in the best interests of StARS.

Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information, and activities.

Plan: Determine strategies to move StARS forward, set goals, create and implement action plans, and evaluate the process and results.

Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.