Job Title: Strategic Partnership Advisor
Location: Preferably Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia or United Arab Emirates.
Are you a connector, a strategist, and a storyteller Do you thrive in donor-facing roles and bring deep networks across GCC development ecosystem Then this is your opportunity to lead change on a scale and make it sustainable.
About Us: At Pathfinder International, we are driven by the conviction that all people, regardless of where they live, have the right to decide whether and when to have children, to exist free from fear and stigma, and to lead the lives they choose. Since 1957, we have partnered with local governments, communities, and health systems in developing countries to remove barriers to critical sexual and reproductive health services. Together, we expand access to contraception, promote healthy pregnancies, save women's lives, and stop the spread of new HIV infections, wherever the need is most urgent. Our work ensures millions of women, men, and young people are able to choose their own paths forward
Your Impact: As the Strategic Partnership Advisor, you will be responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships among partners and donors developing and implementing strategies that successfully position Pathfinder International within the GCC region, resulting in increased revenue for the organization. Reporting directly to the Vice President, Strategic Engagement and Innovation, you will closely with the Regional Portfolio Director of the region, and in partnership with Country Directors and Business Development, to set fundraising targets, create new fundraising and business development opportunities to support the delivery of Pathfinder's mission. You will work with partners, foundations, corporations and governments to build and expand the region's program portfolio revenue to deliver on Pathfinder's mission and sustain Pathfinder globally through GCC connections and donors
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic partnership and revenue generation:
- Identify and pursue fundraising/revenue sources across government, corporate, foundation, individual, and other donors in the GCC countries
- Work with Vice President, Strategic Engagement and Innovation, Regional Portfolio Director and Country Directors to develop targets for the countries and region.
- Contribute to overall strategy for how funds will be sourced and develop proactive outreach strategies.
- Build a detailed landscape of strategic local partners, assessing their comparative strengths and capacities for possible inclusion in the country program's proposal and business development initiatives.
- Develop scopes of work and teaming agreements with local partners in the GCC countries.
- Work with Global Business Development to evaluate roles and Scope of Work for global level partners.
- Liaise with institutional, private sector, and individual giving programs on building new donor relationships and generating new program opportunities.
Visibility and Landscape Analysis:
- Stays current on the competitive landscape for Pathfinder's sectoral interests.
- Evaluate comparative strengths and weaknesses and complementarities of organizations working in the region.
- Stays current on Pathfinder's comparative advantage and strengths at both the country and regional levels and advises on alignment with Pathfinder's organizational strategy for GCC donors.
- Represent Pathfinder programs and achievements with GCC donors, in coordination with Business Development Unit.
- Monitor project donor and government report development and contribute to answering questions from donors or government about reports and project progress.
- Supports with the revisions and updates capability statements to be shared with partners and donors as required.
This position may assist in the proposal development process on major high value efforts.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in business management, communications, marketing or related field, or a combination of education and experience in partnership and business development within the SRHR and/or international NGO sector.
- 10 years relevant work experience in partnership and business development with international NGO, donor engagement and/or global health sector.
- Work experience with an international organization and with GCC donors.
- Knowledge of GCC donor agencies and their funding priorities and associated regulations
- Ability to network and manage multiple complex pursuits.
- Knowledge of corporate and foundation fundraising, including standards and guidelines for writing proposals and managing overall corporate and foundation solicitation efforts and impact investments.
- Knowledge of current issues, emerging funding trends and research in development.
- Knowledge and experience in creation of communications materials and coordination of communications events for organization.
- Proven writing and speaking skills using English language
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in business management, communications, marketing or related field, or a combination of education and experience in partnership and business development within the SRHR and/or international NGO sector.
- Knowledge and experience in the principles of development and impact investment, including program strategies and indicators.
- Experience with non-USAID-funded projects
- Experience living or working in the GCC countries that aids in understanding of program context, field realities, and technical needs
- Fluency in Arabic
Why You'll Love Working with Us:
- Join an innovative, forward-thinking organization that values your growth and ideas.
- Work within a supportive, collaborative environment.
- Make a meaningful impact on our partnerships and programming
- Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Benefit from the opportunity for global engagement.
Please note: This position is based on a four-day workweek schedule.
Ready to Apply If you are passionate about financial functions and are eager to make a difference, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role via this website no later than
February 20th, 2026. You are also requested to include the contact details for at least 3 references in your resume.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities
Pathfinder International provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Safeguarding and Protection
Pathfinder is committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve and our staff. We have zero tolerance for any type of behavior that inflicts harm on children, young people, adults, our staff, and partners including sexual abuse, harassment, bullying, and exploitation. We do everything possible to ensure that we recruit only those who are suitable to work with for us and expect that everyone we hire will abide by our safeguarding and related policies and will report any suspected or known violations. This job is subject to a range of vetting checks as legally permitted in the country where they are being hired. By applying, the job applicant acknowledges they understand our intent to verify suitability to work with us
