Director, Deputy Regional

Required Experience and Education

At least 9 years of progressively responsible experience in business development, grants management, and/or program management in the international development sector.

At least 5 years of experience in management.

Demonstrated experience working with government funding agencies, as well as other bilateral, multilateral donors, corporates, foundations and the private sector.

Demonstrated track record of securing public, private and philanthropy funding, including experience with capture and proposal processes and procedures.

Proven experience in managing government and multilateral grant-funded projects.

Experience leading internal and external workshops, forums, and international program design efforts.

Demonstrated experience working in a range of different contexts in Africa.

Experience with child sponsorship is an advantage.

Education

A bachelor's degree in international development or related field is required.

A master’s degree in development studies, social sciences, international development or related field is preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategic growth

Collaborate with the Global Business Development team to develop a comprehensive business development strategy for Africa, including clear immediate, mid-term and long-term milestones, approaches, tools, and metrics. This includes coordinating/leading strategic communications efforts related to branding, external positioning, materials development, website and social media presence, and advocacy initiatives.

Lead efforts to expand business opportunities and secure partnerships. Monitor the donor competitive landscape and use the funding forecasts to inform approaches to resource mobilization.

Relationship-building

Lead the establishment and management of meaningful connections with public, private, institutional, and philanthropic funding agencies and other stakeholders, aligning organizational initiatives with their priorities (Client and Partnership Cultivation plan).

Contribute to managing complex funding relationships to optimize the value of partnership value and secure future reinvestment or additional funding.

Industries:Non-profit Organization Management

Function: Others