What you will do
Lead and support in the development of concept notes and proposals for funding opportunities
Work with our partnerships, program, create, finance, human resources and impact teams, and girls themselves, to develop proposals for girl-centered social behavior change communications programs around health, education and economic empowerment in South Asia and Africa using youth brands, digital tools and media
Work closely with country teams in our current and future markets across Africa and South Asia including Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria and India, increasing/improving their capacities in proposal development
Develop pitch decks, reports and other promotional materials for donors
Lead the development and implementation of prospect plans, keeping abreast of the sector trends to maximize opportunities for the organization
Provide technical assistance and perform spot checks to verify compliance with donor rules and regulations
Engage in strategic networking to expand the organization’s positioning and enhance the organization’s image and visibility
Who you are
A proven wealth of experience working in the development sector with a strong programmatic understanding, particularly in the areas of adolescent girls and young women, sexual and reproductive health rights, gender, social behavior change communications, etc
You have experience working with key donors such as USAID, FCDO, SIDA, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, UN agencies etc
You are a development generalist and have a track record of securing funding from a wide range of donors and social impact investors
You have experience working in a diverse team
You care about creating shared impact and have experience developing, designing, and implementing high value partnerships – and bring with you a network of relationships relevant to our work
You are brilliant at external engagement and have experience in coalition and consortium building
You are a positive and solution-oriented strategic thinker
You are a collaborative problem-solver, able to work flexibly as part of a global team in a fast-paced and changing environment
You have excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
You have demonstrable influencing skills at a senior leadership level and with high profile stakeholders
You have strong interpersonal and influencing skills, able to manage conflict and handle sensitive issues, particularly in cross-cultural and cross-departmental contexts
You have a strong commitment to realizing the potential of girls and to the vision and values of Girl Effect
Apply via :
boards.greenhouse.io
