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Fundraising & Advocacy Coordinator

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Job Title: Fundraising & Advocacy Coordinator – Syria

Location:  Syria – Damascus with frequent coordination with HQ and regional offices

Reports to: Country Representative – Syria

Technical coordination with: HQ Fundraising & Communications Team

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Fundraising & Advocacy Coordinator will lead MedGlobal’s efforts to mobilize private-sector resources and strengthen advocacy for the humanitarian and health sector in Syria.

The role focuses on engaging companies, business leaders, philanthropists, and diaspora networks inside and outside Syria, while positioning MedGlobal as a trusted, credible, and high-impact humanitarian health actor.

 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

1. Private-Sector Fundraising & Resource Mobilization

  • Develop and implement a private-sector fundraising strategy for Syria, targeting:
    • Syrian and regional companies
    • Business leaders and high-net-worth individuals
    • Philanthropic foundations and diaspora networks
  • Identify, map, and cultivate new corporate and individual donor prospects inside and outside Syria.
  • Build and manage long-term relationships with private donors through regular engagement, briefings, and impact updates.
  • Prepare tailored fundraising pitches, concept notes, and proposals aligned with donor interests (health, early recovery, social stability).
  • Coordinate with program teams to package fundable, high-impact interventions (hospitals, PHCs, dialysis, MHPSS, women & child health).
  • Support fundraising campaigns, events, and donor visits (in-country or remotely).

2. Advocacy & Humanitarian Positioning

  • Lead advocacy efforts to promote:
    • The importance of humanitarian health assistance in Syria
    • MedGlobal’s role, impact, and added value
  • Develop advocacy messages and briefing materials targeting:
    • Private sector
    • Community leaders
    • Influential networks and platforms
  • Represent MedGlobal in relevant forums, meetings, and engagements related to humanitarian advocacy (as delegated).
  • Support visibility of MedGlobal’s Syria programs through success stories, key messages, and talking points (in coordination with Communications).

3. Partnerships & Networking

  • Establish and strengthen partnerships with:
    • Chambers of commerce
    • Business associations
    • Philanthropic initiatives
    • Diaspora organizations
  • Coordinate closely with HQ, regional offices, and communications teams to ensure consistent messaging and donor alignment.
  • Support the development of strategic partnerships that go beyond funding (in-kind support, expertise, networks).

4. Coordination, Reporting & Compliance

  • Maintain an updated private donor pipeline and tracker.
  • Ensure donor engagements comply with MedGlobal policies, due diligence, and ethical fundraising standards.
  • Prepare periodic reports on fundraising progress, challenges, and opportunities.
  • Coordinate with Finance and Programs to ensure transparency, accountability, and donor confidence.

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Should have the following skills, education, and experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Development Studies, Communications, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in fundraising, advocacy, partnerships, or business development (humanitarian or development sector preferred).
  • Proven experience engaging private-sector donors, companies, or high-net-worth individuals.
  • Strong understanding of the Syrian humanitarian and health context.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a complex and sensitive environment.

Languages

  • Arabic: Native or fluent
  • English: Fluent (written and spoken)

Core Competencies

  • Strategic thinking and initiative
  • Strong networking and interpersonal skills
  • Results-oriented and donor-focused mindset
  • Cultural sensitivity and professionalism
  • High integrity and alignment with humanitarian principles

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Amount of funds mobilized from private-sector sources
  • Number of new private donors/partners engaged
  • Quality and sustainability of donor relationships
  • Effectiveness of advocacy and visibility efforts
  • Contribution to MedGlobal’s Syria fundraising strategy

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ABOUT MEDGLOBAL

MedGlobal is a global humanitarian non-profit organization providing medical and health education services to people in need, including refugees and displaced persons, in disaster and underserved regions. The organization is composed of medical and public health professionals from diverse backgrounds.

 

CODE OF CONDUCT

MedGlobal Code of Conduct reflects the profession’s core set of beliefs and values of care, respect, trust, and integrity. These beliefs and values are fundamental to MedGlobal employees, volunteers, interns, consultants, and contractors to guide their practice and conduct. The Code is organized into categories, as follows:

·        Always act with fairness, honesty, integrity, and openness; respect the opinions of others and treat all with equality and dignity without regard to gender, race, color, creed, ancestry, place of origin, political beliefs, religion, marital status, disability, age, or sexual orientation.

·        Provide a positive and valued experience for those receiving services within and outside MedGlobal.

CHILD PROTECTION POLICY

Child abuse in all forms is unacceptable to MedGlobal, which recognizes its responsibility to protect children from harm in all areas of its work. MedGlobal is committed to ensuring a child-safe environment and is applying a zero-tolerance approach towards any kind of child abuse and exploitation.

 

DISCRIMINATION, ABUSE AND HARASSMENT POLICY

MedGlobal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and expressly prohibits and will not tolerate any form of discrimination, abuse, harassment (sexual or otherwise), based upon race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, citizenship status, disability, or military status. MedGlobal employees and related personnel must under no circumstances take part in any form of discrimination, harassment, or abuse (physical, sexual or verbal), intimidation or exploitation, or in any other way infringe the rights of others inside or outside the organization.

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