Sales Executive / Business Development Executive

Role Description This part-time hybrid role as a Sales Executive / Business Development Executive at Commission Interinstitutionnelle d'Aide aux Victimes et d'Appui aux Réformes (CIA-VAR) is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with a mix of on-site work and work-from-home flexibility. The role involves identifying and developing new business opportunities, building and maintaining relationships with partners, donors, and institutional stakeholders, and supporting the expansion of CIA-VAR’s programs and services. The Sales Executive / Business Development Executive will conduct market research, prepare proposals and presentations, manage outreach campaigns, and follow up on leads to convert them into sustainable partnerships. The role also includes coordinating with internal teams to align business development efforts with organizational priorities, tracking performance against targets, and providing regular reports and insights to leadership.
Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales, business development, partnership management, or fundraising, preferably within NGOs, international organizations, or social-impact initiatives.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills to engage effectively with institutional partners, donors, and stakeholders.
• Ability to conduct market and stakeholder research, analyze data, and develop targeted outreach strategies and proposals.
• Comfort with hybrid work arrangements, including the capacity to manage time, priorities, and tasks across on-site and remote environments in Dubai.
• Competence in preparing professional presentations, reports, and documentation using common office and collaboration tools.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Arabic or French is an asset.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, International Relations, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to victim support, human rights, or governance reforms is highly beneficial.