Donor Outreach Manager – East Africa or Southern Africa | Hivos

Donor Outreach Manager – East Africa or Southern Africa | Hivos

Location: Nairobi, Kenya, or Harare, Zimbabwe

Job Type: Full-time

Application Deadline: September 16, 2024

Hivos is seeking an experienced Donor Outreach Manager to join its Business Development team. This role focuses on driving Hivos’ fundraising efforts across East Africa and Southern Africa. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a talent for identifying and cultivating relationships with bi- and multilateral government donors, foundations, and other potential partners.

The Donor Outreach Manager will play a key role in fundraising initiatives by organizing events, writing proposals, and delivering strategic outreach activities. As part of Hivos’ Business Development team, you will help ensure the organization’s financial goals are met while advancing Hivos’ mission.

Objectives of This Role

• Promote awareness of Hivos’ mission and work.
• Cultivate a strong network of dedicated donors and volunteers.
• Identify and capitalize on new fundraising opportunities.
• Plan and execute fundraising initiatives to meet financial targets.
• Form and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, ensuring that both foundation and government donors are satisfied and well-informed.

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate Hivos’ mission, vision, and programs to potential donors and partners.
• Coordinate proactive outreach towards donors with a specific focus on the African continent.
• Contribute significantly to Hivos’ financial targets by identifying and engaging with relevant donors.
• Lead and manage proposal teams for donor funding opportunities, ensuring high-quality submissions.
• Organize fundraising events in collaboration with the communications and program teams.
• Develop and review proposals for funding, ensuring they align with Hivos’ strategic goals.
• Ensure donor satisfaction by maintaining strong, positive relationships.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• A minimum of six years of experience in business development, sales, or marketing.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to engage with donors.
• Excellent writing skills, particularly in crafting proposals, press releases, and fundraising letters.
• Strong technical knowledge of business development processes and procedures, both internally and externally with donors.
• A proactive attitude towards engaging with new and existing donors.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to guide and motivate teams.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and events simultaneously.
• A passion for donor intelligence and research.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in communications, business, public relations, or a related field.
• Experience working with donor management systems.
• Proven track record of writing successful grant proposals.
• Confidence in public speaking and presenting at donor events.

What We Offer

Hivos offers a stimulating work environment within a professional international organization with dedicated staff. The position offers a national contract based on local labor conditions, with remuneration commensurate with the candidate’s experience and expertise. The contract is renewable depending on performance.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by September 16, 2024 (GMT+2). To apply, please submit both a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and resume/CV (maximum 3 pages), detailing your qualifications and experience as outlined in the job description.

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Note: Selected candidates will be asked to provide professional references and undergo a background check before a formal offer is made.

About Hivos

Hivos is an international development organization that operates under humanist values. Together with citizens and their organizations, Hivos aims to foster just, inclusive, and sustainable societies where people have equal access to opportunities, rights, and resources. Hivos operates in partnership with various stakeholders across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Latin America, focusing on three key impact areas:

1. Civic Rights in a Digital Age
2. Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
3. Climate Justice

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, persons with disabilities, and individuals from negatively racialized groups. Hivos reserves the right to close the position before the deadline if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Hivos’ Commitment to Equal Opportunity

At Hivos, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. Our recruitment process reflects this, and we strive to create an environment where individuals of all backgrounds feel valued and respected. Hivos does not charge any application or recruitment fees, whether refundable or not.

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Join Hivos to make a tangible impact in the development sector, working towards fostering inclusive societies and climate justice across Africa. By applying for this role, you will be part of a dedicated team that values innovation and sustainability in its fundraising efforts.

For more information about Hivos and other opportunities, visit www.hivos.org.