Global Foundations Manager at Welthungerhilfe

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• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
• Experience 5 years
• Location Nairobi
• Job Field Project and Program Management
• Work closely with country offices to identify, develop, and advance strategic foundation partnership opportunities.
• Collaborate with country teams in building and managing strong foundation prospect pipelines, identifying opportunities that align with programmatic priorities and funding strategies.
• Accompany country offices in the cultivation and development of foundation partnerships, including donor outreach strategies, engagement planning, and partnership positioning.
• Contribute to developing partnership pitches, concepts, and cases for support together with country teams, translating programmatic priorities and impact evidence into compelling foundation-facing propositions.
• Facilitate exchange of successful practices, market insights, and fundraising approaches across country offices to strengthen the organization’s overall capacity to engage foundations.
• Identify and pursue selected strategic foundation opportunities, particularly with regional or locally present foundations, in close coordination with relevant country offices and head office colleagues.
• Coordinate closely with WHH colleagues wordwide to ensure aligned relationship management and coordinated donor engagement.
• Develop high-quality pitches, concept notes, proposals, and partnership propositions in collaboration with technical experts, program and country teams.
• Support due diligence processes and risk assessments for prospective foundation partners in line with Welthungerhilfe’s policies and compliance requirements.
• A Bachelor’s degree required; a Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. International Relations, Nonprofit Management, Development Studies, Marketing, or Communications) is strongly preferred.
• At least five 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.
• Strong analytical and strategic skills to translate complex programmatic information into compelling, impact-driven funding propositions.
• Experience using donor relationship management systems (e.g., Salesforce or equivalent) to maintain a structured partner pipeline and monitor engagement.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively across cultures, functions, and levels of seniority.
• High degree of independence, organization, and reliability, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapt strategies to evolving philanthropic trends.
• You recognize the growing value of data in your field and are eager to build your awareness and skills to incorporate data-informed approaches into your work.
• Exceptional written and verbal English skills, with proven ability to develop persuasive, donor-oriented proposals and reports. Proficiency in additional languages is an asset.
• Fair Compensation: A fair and equal remuneration based on a transparent salary scale.
• Commitment to Well-Being: We attach great importance to our duty of care with a focus on safety, security & health.
• Modern & Agile Work Environment: Be part of a forward thinking organization that fully embraces digitalization and innovation across all areas.
• Personal & Professional Growth: Access diverse learning and development opportunities to advance your career.
• Team: Join our dedicated and diverse teams, where passion, expertise, and joy come together to create a better world.
• Job Type Full Time • Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA • Experience 5 years • Location Nairobi • Job Field Project and Program Management • Work closely with country offices to identify, develop, and advance strategic foundation partnership opportunities. • Collaborate with country teams in building and managing strong foundation prospect pipelines, identifying opportunities that align with programmatic priorities and funding strategies. • Accompany country offices in the cultivation and development of foundation partnerships, including donor outreach strategies, engagement planning, and partnership positioning. • Contribute to developing partnership pitches, concepts, and cases for support together with country teams, translating programmatic priorities and impact evidence into compelling foundation-facing propositions. • Facilitate exchange of successful practices, market insights, and fundraising approaches across country offices to strengthen the organization’s overall capacity to engage foundations. • Identify and pursue selected strategic foundation opportunities, particularly with regional or locally present foundations, in close coordination with relevant country offices and head office colleagues. • Coordinate closely with WHH colleagues wordwide to ensure aligned relationship management and coordinated donor engagement. • Develop high-quality pitches, concept notes, proposals, and partnership propositions in collaboration with technical experts, program and country teams. • Support due diligence processes and risk assessments for prospective foundation partners in line with Welthungerhilfe’s policies and compliance requirements. • A Bachelor’s degree required; a Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. International Relations, Nonprofit Management, Development Studies, Marketing, or Communications) is strongly preferred. • At least five 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. • Strong analytical and strategic skills to translate complex programmatic information into compelling, impact-driven funding propositions. • Experience using donor relationship management systems (e.g., Salesforce or equivalent) to maintain a structured partner pipeline and monitor engagement. • Excellent interpersonal and networking skills with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively across cultures, functions, and levels of seniority. • High degree of independence, organization, and reliability, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment. • Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapt strategies to evolving philanthropic trends. • You recognize the growing value of data in your field and are eager to build your awareness and skills to incorporate data-informed approaches into your work. • Exceptional written and verbal English skills, with proven ability to develop persuasive, donor-oriented proposals and reports. Proficiency in additional languages is an asset. • Fair Compensation: A fair and equal remuneration based on a transparent salary scale. • Commitment to Well-Being: We attach great importance to our duty of care with a focus on safety, security & health. • Modern & Agile Work Environment: Be part of a forward thinking organization that fully embraces digitalization and innovation across all areas. • Personal & Professional Growth: Access diverse learning and development opportunities to advance your career. • Team: Join our dedicated and diverse teams, where passion, expertise, and joy come together to create a better world.

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