Development Manager at Girls Not Brides

INTRODUCTION TO GIRLS NOT BRIDES

Girls Not Brides is the only global organisation uniquely focused on creating and sustaining a worldwide movement to end child, early and forced marriage and unions (CEFMU) and ensuring that this movement leads to tangible change for the girls at risk or affected by the practice. We are a network of more than 1,400 civil society organisations in over 100 countries working in partnership to end child marriage.

Our vision is a world without child marriage, where girls and women enjoy equal status with boys and men and can achieve their full potential in all aspects of their lives. Our vision challenges deeply embedded social norms that harm the lives of girls, women, and their communities.

INTRODUCTION TO THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Development Manager. Based within the Development and Outreach team in the External Engagement directorate, you will report to the Head of Development and Outreach and work closely with senior staff and external stakeholders.

The successful individual will have wide-ranging responsibilities including managing and strengthening relationships with existing and prospective donors, leading the development of Girls Not Brides' prospect pipeline, and preparing and quality-assuring a range of proposals and donor deliverables. You will also contribute to the project management of restricted grants, working with Regional, Finance and Impact teams to keep these projects on track.

We are looking for a passionate and talented fundraiser with significant experience in a similar role in the not-for-profit sector, international/intergovernmental organisation or social enterprise. You will have in-depth knowledge of the funding landscape and experience securing multiyear grants from both government donors and trusts and foundations. You will have excellent relationship management and impeccable written and communication skills.

Job location

Kenya, Nairobi

The successful candidate must already have the right to work in Kenya at the time of applying and for a minimum of two years.

The role includes international travel.

Accountable to

Head of Development and Outreach

This role includes line manager responsibilities, overseeing the day-to-day work of the Development and Outreach Officer.

Salary range

Market competitive based on a detailed survey by Birches Group of comparable national NGO salaries in selected location. Payments will be made in the local currency of where it is located

Contract

This is an initial two-year full-time role.

The successful candidate must already have the right to work in Kenya at the time of applying and for the full duration of the two-year initial contract.

Securing income and donor relationship management

• Cultivate new and strengthen existing relationships with a range of donors for Girls Not Brides - currently largely donor governments and private foundations.
• Lead the development of funding proposals, budgets, and MEL frameworks, working with other teams.
• Project manage restricted funding providing coordination between teams to ensure smooth donor relations, compliance and reporting.
• Manage, draft and quality-assure a range of communications and deliverables for existing and prospective donors.
• Proactively anticipate and respond to the interests and needs of existing and prospective donors, to share news, products and updates and to involve them in relevant Girls Not Brides' activities.

Donor pipeline development

• Lead the management of Girls Not Brides' prospect pipeline.
• Identify new donor prospects for Girls Not Brides through deep knowledge of the sector and funding landscape, complemented by the latest research, analysis and networking.
• Work with senior leaders and other teams to develop a clear funding wishlist and concept notes in line with our strategy.
• Work with the Finance team to support pipeline and gap analysis to inform fundraising agenda.

External visibility and events

• Represent Girls Not Brides externally with donors and partners, collaborating across the External Engagement directorate and with other teams. This may include attending events and meetings both in the UK and internationally.
• Project manage donor-related meetings and events as necessary.
• Support increased visibility and awareness of Girls Not Brides' work.

Wider organisational responsibilities

• Contribute to the strategic direction of the Development and Outreach team and External Engagement directorate, particularly in relation to Girls Not Brides' fundraising strategy, insights on and communications with donor audiences, and the funding landscape.
• Commit to the mission and vision of Girls Not Brides, putting these at the forefront of all planning, work and actions.
• Uphold the core values of Girls Not Brides in all areas of work and interactions with colleagues, members, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Line manage roles and consultants as necessary, delegating responsibilities and tasks as appropriate.
• Comply with Girls Not Brides' policies and processes, with particular note for safeguarding, diversity and inclusion, the code of conduct and data protection.
• Fulfil any other reasonable requests for the advancement Girls Not Brides.

To apply, please click on the 'Apply now' button on the job page and submit your CV and a brief cover letter (no more than two pages) clearly demonstrating how you meet the criteria.