Partnerships & Development Associate

About Us

Beit Karam is a first-of-its-kind community organization for education, healing, and rebuilding in Syria. Founded in Aleppo, it is a home for possibility created for young people and families returning after years of displacement, as well as those who never left, to carry their communities forward.  Beit Karam is where Syrian youth discover their potential, explore creative learning, and shape the future of their communities. It’s where people access training and mentorship, and find a space to heal from trauma.  This work is made possible through our partnership with Karam Foundation and Karam Evi, two organizations committed to restoring dignity and rebuilding futures across the Syrian diaspora. Beit Karam deepens this mission by bringing it home.  We believe in building not just what was lost, but what was always possible. At Beit Karam, we are growing a generation of changemakers, dreamers, and leaders who will help shape a free, thriving Syria.

Overview & Qualifications

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Partnerships, the Partnerships & Development Associate will support the identification, research, cultivation, and management of partnerships with foundations, institutional donors, international organizations, and corporate partners. 

Based remotely in Syria and working closely with the U.S.-based team operations, this role is ideal for a highly organized, proactive, and relationship-driven professional with exceptional bilingual Arabic and English communication skills.

The ideal candidate combines strong research and writing abilities with excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence to build and maintain professional relationships across diverse stakeholders. This position requires someone who is detail-oriented, persistent, and comfortable managing multiple partnership pipelines simultaneously, including scheduling meetings, maintaining follow-ups, tracking opportunities, and moving partnerships forward from initial outreach through cultivation.

Candidates should have a strong interest in international development, education, philanthropy, and Syria’s recovery, and thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Position Details

• Full-time
• Must be based in Syria
• Working hours: Sunday-Thursday, approximately 11:00 AM-7:00 PM Syria time
• Reports to the Director of Strategic Partnerships (U.S.-based)

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing research to identify prospective funding and partnerships with foundations, institutional donors, international organizations, and corporate partners. 
  
• Maintain prospect tracking systems, partnership pipelines, and donor research databases
• Monitor funding opportunities, RFPs, grant announcements, and partnership initiatives relevant to Karam’s work
• Prepare research briefs, prospect profiles, partnership summaries, and background documents in both English and Arabic
• Support the full grant lifecycle from research to execution, through: 
  • Research support
  • Drafting and editing written materials
  • Data gathering
  • Pitches & Revisions
  • Internal grant announcements and tracking
  • Grant interim, final reporting, and renewals
• Assist with creation of external-facing bilingual materials
• Cultivate and maintain professional relationships with relevant sector stakeholders, networks, coordination platforms, and sector-specific UN clusters
• Represent Beit Karam and Karam Foundation in meetings or conferences in Syria or other locations as needed
• Conduct periodic field visits to Aleppo to support relationship-building, partnership development, program understanding, and donor engagement efforts
• Support periodic international donor visits & events including managing travel logistics & coordination

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in both English and Arabic required
• Exceptional writing and editing skills in both languages
• 3-5 years of relevant professional experience preferred
• Strong online research, organizational skills, & attention to detail
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work remotely across international teams and time zones
• Willingness and ability to travel to Aleppo at least once per month
• Ability to attend in-person meetings or conferences in Syria or other locations as needed
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• Must be able to travel internationally
• Must have regular access to high-speed internet

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the nonprofit, humanitarian, education, or development sectors
• Familiarity with humanitarian coordination structures and UN cluster systems in Syria strongly preferred
• Experience with grant research, proposal support, or partnership development
• Knowledge of institutional donors and philanthropy ecosystems
• Strong proficiency in Google Workspace 
• Familiarity with CRM or donor tracking systems is a plus

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A CV/resume
• A brief cover letter in English

Applications close on June 30.