Position: Business Development Executive
Job Location: UAE (Dubai)
Position Overview:
In this position you will become part of an existing team that aims to promote the implementation and promulgation of the ICDL Digital Literacy Standard within various sectors throughout the Gulf region. Your primary objective is to create strategic partnerships with governments or the education sectors in the region, in accordance with the ethos of the ICDL programme and our humanitarian mission: bring digital literacy to the global population.
Responsibilities:
- Identify policy makers and/or organisations that have influence on National Digital Literacy Initiatives.
- Create strategic relationships with key organisations to serve local communities in building a digital society.
- Work closely with local governments in the region by providing full-service project support.
- Understand and represent effectively the policies and procedures of the ICDL Digital Literacy Standard.
- Assist with the implementation of new digital literacy programmes as introduced to the region.
- Participate in online or physical events and conferences to present and promote the ICDL Digital Literacy Standard.
Requirements:
- At least 2 years of proven results in a Business Development role
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Arabic languages.
- Possess strong interpersonal skills, excellent organization skills, and the ability to prioritize projects and workload.
- Ability to make positive impressions on others by being helpful, responsive, diplomatic, and professional.
- Must be confident and comfortable communicating at all levels while obtaining information pertaining to projects.
- Ability to present and explain points of view clearly and logically.
- Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated and goal-oriented
- Ability to travel, both within the UAE and throughout the GCC.
To apply send your CV to employment@icdlarabia.org
