As part of this rapid evolution, we are now looking for an exceptional individual with significant experience raising funds from large public or private donors and a clear desire to join our team as Global Development Specialist. The successful candidate will become a cornerstone of our fundraising ambition. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join our global team and expand our range of competences, ensuring we grow a solid pipeline of partners and secure large scale grants to support our work and impact Hubs worldwide.
Job Description
Help achieve our Ambition 2030 Strategy and Roadmap by:
- Developing and delivering a fundraising strategy with a particular focus on any of the following: grant-giving trusts and foundations; international development donors (e.g. GIZ, UK FCDO, USAID); public institutions and multilateral donors (OECD, EBRD, ADB, IDB, UN, etc,) primarily in Europe, Africa and / or the Americas.
- Converting programmatic ideas and concept notes into marketable and fundable programmes of work in collaboration / co-designed with Impact Hub Makers and external partners located across the Impact Hub network;
- Maintaining regular contact with Impact Hub Makers to understand and assess development plans, programmes and support needs, providing feedback, challenge and support as necessary.
Support IHC鈥檚 Fundraising and Programme Development efforts by:
- Keeping abreast of sectoral developments, identifying and actively pursuing new opportunities and growing Impact Hub Company鈥檚 programmatic income;
- Supporting the Global Development Director and any other members of the Development Team to develop proposals, presentations and meetings with representatives of external organisations, to negotiate contracts, to submit funding bids, tenders, and service level agreements;
- Ensuring programs are designed in a way that is both reflective of the needs of local Impact Hubs and in line with the requirements of funders and partners;
- Devising, developing and continuously improving systems, protocols and programme development processes, while performing necessary administrative duties requiring oversight, attention to detail and analysis.
Support Management processes and Strategic Planning by:
- Working with the Management Team to realise the synergy between Impact Hub鈥檚 various areas of work and resources required through external partnerships and fundraising;
- Working with the Communications team in the production of fundraising and supporter development materials, including producing and updating presentations;
- Coordinating with the Impact Management Lead appropriate standards and methodologies to ensure maximisation of impact and relevant measurements in all programmes.
Team engagement and general administration:
- Attend regular global team meetings and participate in relevant strategy workshops or network gatherings when requested;
- Update and maintain organisational systems and processes with accurate and up-to-date data;
- Actively engage and collaborate with the Impact Hub network stakeholders.