Community & Partnership Outreach Officer

Role Overview

This full-time opportunity is based in Abu Dhabi with a non-profit foundation focused on strengthening partnerships and driving sustainable revenue expansion. The Community & Partnership Outreach Officer will play a pivotal role beyond conventional outreach by establishing co-creation frameworks, developing partnerships, fundraising, grant and proposal writing, and engaging the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and execute a systematic Partnership & Co-Creation Framework.
• Identify, map, and engage new partners within public, private, and community sectors.
• Drive fundraising efforts and establish strategic funding channels to sustain long-term programs.
• Research and pursue both local and international grant opportunities.
• Generate and cultivate new leads to boost Accessibility Consultancy Services through various outreach methods.
• Interact with prospective partners to understand their needs and deliver custom proposals.
• Monitor proposal outcomes, funding KPIs, and maintain comprehensive reporting.
• Coordinate outreach campaigns, forums, stakeholder roundtables, and collaborative sessions to advance non-profit initiatives.
• Provide feedback from partners and market insights to program and marketing teams.
• Maintain detailed records and databases of partner interactions and engagements.
• Represent the organization at networking events and industry conferences to create new business opportunities.

Requirements

• University degree (bachelor’s or equivalent), ideally in social sciences or business development.
• At least three years of experience in sales, outreach, partnerships, fundraising, or grant writing.
• Demonstrated ability in proposal creation and managing donor relations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent negotiation talents with a client-centric mindset.
• Experience handling initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and sales analytics tools.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is mandatory.
• Driven by community service, with strong values and sense of purpose.