Private Funding Manager

We are looking for a driven individual to contribute to developing and implementing engagement and fundraising strategies to enhance and grow contribution and grant revenue from Commit Global’s current and prospective donors.

Requirements

• Demonstrated analytical and persuasive writing skills experience, including ability to convey complex information in a clear manner to a diverse audience.

• Ability to operate in an international setting.

• Organized and proactive individual.

• Strong fluency in English. Fluency in any other language is a plus.

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and project management skills.

• Excellent people skills.

• Strong interpersonal, networking, and diplomacy skills.

• Able to demonstrate an ‘all-hands-on deck’ attitude when needed.

• Willing to go ‘above and beyond’ for the beneficiaries’ needs and best interests, when required.

• Able to work under tight and occasionally shifting deadlines.

• Able to work fruitfully and professionally with multiple cultures and professions.

• Experience in grant writing or grants management is desirable.

• Experience working with private donors including commercial donors and foundations is desirable.

About the job

• Works closely with the Director of Partnerships.

• Works on grant proposal development and submission for private donors, including commercial donors and foundations — preparing and organizing materials for proposals, submitting and monitoring grant applications.

• Maintains grant compliance and reporting, including outcome measurement and grant budgets — taking responsibility for meeting high standards of effectiveness, timeliness, and completeness.

• Identifies, builds and maintains close relationships with relevant national, regional and international stakeholders.

• Participates in and actively contributes to international events and high-level forums.

We offer:

• The opportunity to work on strategic, large scale programmes.

• The opportunity to build and grow in an international organization.

• An amazing community of professionals supportive of your goals.

• A safe and inclusive work environment.

• A competitive salary.

• The opportunity to develop a diverse range of skills.