Manager, Global Program Funding Opportunities

The location for this position is flexible wherever we have an existing Women for Women Office or hub. The possible locations include Afghanistan, Iraq, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany.

Purpose Women for Women International works in some of the most dangerous places to be a woman. We serve women survivors of war in conflict and post-conflict areas around the world in 8 countries, including Afghanistan, Iraq, Eastern Congo, and Northern Nigeria. Our core belief is that stronger women build stronger nations, and with access to knowledge, resources, and a support network, a woman rebuilds her life and improves her community.

Women for Women International has the ambition to significantly increase grant funding to support programming that has proven transformative for marginalized women survivors of war in fragile and conflict-affected countries.

As a member of the Global Business Development Team, the position supports WfWI’s global business development strategies related to proposal development. This position will work and coordinate especially closely with the program design team to ensure all proposals include strong content and compelling projects that are feasible and aligned with organizational priorities.

Engagement

Proposal Quality Management (15%):

• Under the leadership of the Head of Global Program Funding Opportunities, support in developing and adopting processes and systems that improve proposal development efficiency and coordination and that position the organization for submitting timely quality proposals.
• Under the leadership of the Head of Global Program Funding Opportunities and Director of Global Business Development, work closely with the Program Design and Development sub-team in streamlining content creation and resolving disconnects between donor requirements/interests WfWI capabilities/strategies.

Proposal Development (5%):

• Liaise with colleagues in developing coherent budgets, ensuring adherence to grantor criteria in relation to accepted costs, percentages, and format.

Delivery

Proposal Development (65%):

• Serve as lead coordinator and lead technical writer on select submissions. This involves working closely with other WfWI teams (program design, finance, monitoring and evaluation, country offices, etc.) and managing all aspects of the proposal development process from start to finish, ensuring that final products are high-quality, compelling applications that meet all donor requirements, and that have WfWI buy-in and support.
• When coordinating a submission, manage technical writers, researchers, consultants where applicable, and anyone directly involved in the application to produce compelling and competitive proposals.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with technical specialists, subject-matter experts, and professional writers to contribute to technical solution designs, reviews, and analyses of proposals and business development strategies.
• Ensure that relevant internal stakeholders contribute to proposal design and that relevant staff approves the final proposal when appropriate.

Programmatic/Thematic Development (10%)

• In conjunction with other departments, gaining a good understanding of specific thematic areas each country office is looking to expand programming initiatives, e.g., Digitalization and Women, Peace, and Security
• Compile specific content papers (internal use) based on country office intentions for expansion into thematic areas of choice and any additional donor-focused topics e.g., Gender-Based Violence
• Keeping up to date with each country’s office on any intentional improvements or challenges with WfWI’s signature Stronger Women, Stronger Nations program and its additional components e.g., Men’s Engagement Program and Change Agents, to be able to inform donor proposals

Partnership Development (5%)

• In conjunction with the Director of Global Business Development and the Director for Global Philanthropic Partnerships, work across all parts of the organization that are engaging in various forms of partnership to ensure that we understand and can leverage these partners in BD efforts.

All our staff must adhere to WfWI’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies and to our organizational values: Empowerment, Integrity, Respect, and Resilience.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant subject or the equivalent in experience.
• At least 7-9 years of experience in fundraising, with strong experience in writing proposals for an international NGO.
• Experience working in cross-departmental, cross-country contexts.
• Current and strategic understanding of global humanitarian, development, and gender funding environment and future trends.
• Excellent spoken and written English, including research, writing, and communication skills.
• Commitment to and respect for Women for Women International’s mission and values
• Computer skills include using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Email.
• Experience with Salesforce preferred.
• Ability to travel as required and have a flexible work schedule