The Program & Fundraising Manager is a senior management position responsible for proposal development, donor engagement, and strategic partnerships, while ensuring coherence between fundraising efforts and programmatic priorities.
The position focuses primarily on fundraising and donor acquisition, including the development of high-quality proposals, Expressions of Interest (EOIs), concept notes, and grant applications, as well as proactive networking and coordination with donors, UN agencies, embassies, INGOs, and funding platforms.
Key Responsibilities
A. Fundraising & Resource Mobilization
- Development and submission of funding proposals, EOIs, concept notes, and grant applications to institutional donors, UN agencies, INGOs, and funding platforms
- Identify and track new funding opportunities at national, regional, and international levels
- Maintain an updated donor mapping and funding pipeline, including deadlines, eligibility criteria, and thematic priorities
- Ensure all submissions comply with donor guidelines, templates, and compliance requirements
- Support negotiation of contracts, MoUs, and partnership agreements with donors and partners
B. Donor Relations & Networking
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with donors, UN agencies, embassies, INGOs, and coordination bodies
- Represent the organization in donor meetings, coordination forums, clusters, and networking events
- Support donor reporting processes in coordination with program and finance teams
- Promote organizational visibility and credibility through professional engagement and communication
C. Program Development & Strategic Alignment
- Ensure programs initiatives are aligned with the organization’s strategic plan, sectoral priorities, and operational capacity
- Support program teams in refining project concepts based on donor priorities and community needs
- Contribute to the development of multi-year strategies, program frameworks, and partnership approaches
- Review project designs to ensure technical quality, feasibility, and value for money
D. Coordination & Management
- Coordinate closely with Program Team, MEAL, Finance, HR, and Logistics teams during proposal development and implementation phases
- Support capacity building of staff on proposal writing, donor compliance, and fundraising processes
- Maintain organized records of proposals, donor communications, and contractual documents
- Provide regular updates to senior management on fundraising progress, pipeline status, and risks
