Global Foundations ManagerExpiring Soon!

• Work closely with country offices to identify and develop strategic foundation partnership opportunities and establish processes and structures that enable foundation fundraising
• Develop and manage strategic foundation partnerships globally and regionally
• Identify and pursue selected strategic foundation opportunities, particularly with regional or locally present foundations, in close coordination with country offices and head office colleagues
• Coordinate closely with WHH colleagues worldwide to ensure aligned relationship management and a coherent global approach to donor relationships
• Develop high-quality pitches, concept notes, proposals and partnership propositions in collaboration with technical experts, program teams and country teams
• Support due diligence processes and risk assessments for prospective foundation partners in line with WHH’s compliance policies and screening standards
• Collaborate with teams in Germany and the USA to build strong foundation pipelines

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline; Master’s degree in International Relations, Nonprofit Management, Development Studies, Marketing, Communications or a related field preferred
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in foundation fundraising or institutional philanthropy, ideally within an international NGO or global development context
• Demonstrated ability to secure six- and seven-figure grants from foundations and manage long-term donor relationships
• Full-time, initial 2-year contract with strong prospects for extension

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong ability to translate complex programmatic information into compelling, impact-driven funding propositions
• Experience using donor relationship management systems (e.g. Salesforce or equivalent)
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills with proven ability to build trust across cultures, functions and seniority levels
• Data-informed approach to philanthropic work
• Exceptional written and verbal English skills; proficiency in German, French or Spanish is an asset
• High degree of organization, reliability and independence in a fast-paced environment
• Candidates must already possess legal authorization to work in the chosen duty station; no visa or work permit sponsorship is offered