Jobs in philanthropy

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) is a non-profit, scientific institution that conducts research on the most pressing challenges of forest and landscape management around the world. Using a global, multidisciplinary approach, we aim to improve human well-being, protect the environment, and increase equity Overview The Business Development Manager (Fundraising & Donor Relation...

The position includes the following responsibilities:Advocacy and InfluenceIn collaboration with senior leadership and building on previous efforts, develop/fortify Adeso s advocacy strategy and workplan.Develop a strong network of African and Global South academia, activists, scholars, and more to support our advocacy and influencing goals.Working closely with the Pledge for Change Director, ens...

Position Summary:IAVI is seeking an Associate Director, Resource Mobilization who's experienced in fundraising, proposal management, and eager to help us advance our mission of translating science into global health impact!The Associate Director, Resource Mobilization will play a key role developing and implementing strategies to retain existing, while identifying new funding support for IAVI's s...

The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative is a global not-for-profit, public-private partnership working to accelerate the development of vaccines to prevent HIV infection and AIDS. Position Summary: IAVI is seeking an Associate Director, Resource Mobilization who s experienced in fundraising, proposal management, and eager to help us advance our mission of translating science into global health ...

Description This work will explore the intersection of several interrelated goals to ensure that Global South countries can shape important decisions around climate change, finance, and the global fiscal landscape. Areas of exploration will include loss and damage, climate finance, equitable debt reform, and global tax reform. Role Purpose The aim of opportunities is to dynamically organize staff...

Officer, Strategy & Impact . Nairobi. Posting Date: 03/28/2024. Deadline: 04/25/2024Role Title Officer, Strategy & Impact Reporting To Director, Strategy & Impact Program/Tool/ Department/Unit NameStrategy & ImpactAboutThe Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and inclusive democracies whose governments are accountable to their people. To achieve this mission, we provide thousands of gra...

POSITION SUMMARYThe Global Director of Advocacy & Communications is a new position, and he/she/they will be a critical part of Adeso's success. We are seeking a seasoned leader who will be able to bring Adeso's advocacy efforts to the next level. The Global Director will work with the Adeso senior team to advocate for and co-create an Africa liberated from aid. To succeed in this position, you wi...

Adeso is a humanitarian and development organization that is changing the way people think about and deliver aid in Africa. POSITION SUMMARY The Global Director of Advocacy & Communications is a new position, and he/she/they will be a critical part of Adeso s success. We are seeking a seasoned leader who will be able to bring Adeso s advocacy efforts to the next level. The Global Director will wo...

Description " abovePrior financial ($20m ) or other comparable significant budget, legal and risk accountability at large-scale programmatic levelExtensive Network across the Democratic Governance sector in different regions of Africa, as well as demonstrable high-level engagements with national and local governments, multilateral organizations, faith-based groups, grass-roots organizations, phil...

Mercy Corps is a global humanitarian aid agency engaged in transitional environments that have experienced some sort of shock: natural disaster, economic collapse, or conflict. The Position Description. Mercy Corps is recruiting for a Director, Foundation Partnerships, who can generate revenue and impact for Mercy Corps by developing and growing high-value relationships with both existing and new...

Description Location: Nairobi, Kenya Position Status: Full-time, Regular Salary: Kenyan national About Mercy CorpsMercy Corps is powered by the belief that a better world is possible. To do this, we know our teams do their best work when they are diverse, and every team member feels that they belong. We welcome diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be stronger and have long...

Team SummaryThe Business Development Team supports program leaders worldwide by helping them secure resources and partnerships for their programs and strategies to build healthy, safe, and just societies. Resources come as grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts from various institutions, including governments and multilateral agencies, as well as corporate and foundation-sponsored programs...

Acumen was incorporated on April 1, 2001, with seed capital from the Rockefeller Foundation, Cisco Systems Foundation and three individual philanthropists. Our desire was to transform the world of philanthropy by looking at all human beings as members of a single, global community where everyone had the opportunity to build a life of dignity. About The Role The East Africa Senior Investment Assoc...

Description " abovePrior financial ($20m ), legal and risk accountability at large-scale programmatic levelNetwork across the social sector in national and local governments, multilateral organizations, faith-based groups, grass-roots organizations, philanthropy, local experts, academia, and think tanksProven people management experience (of individual contributors and external partners)Prior exp...

Job Summary & Purpose:The purpose of this role is to ensure effective and efficient implementation of programmes as well as maintain and improve quality programming across multiple projects. The position will have a strong focus on programme quality and support. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring there is strong project-level monitoring and evaluation, grants management, pr...

Kenya Community Development Foundation is a national foundation founded in 1997, to support communities to initiate and drive their own development agenda, by harnessing and growing their resources, as well as engaging with government and other development actors to secure their fundamental rights and services. Job Summary & Purpose: The purpose of this role is to ensure effective and efficient i...

The investment objectives include to:Create a large cohort of African champions (mid to larger size enterprises):Identify and build African champions in critical sectors, which will generate access to dignified and fulfilling work and entrepreneurship opportunities for young people, especially women.Invest directly in growing African champions or indirectly through fund managers and financial int...

Job Description The investment objectives include to: Create a large cohort of African champions (mid to larger size enterprises): Identify and build African champions in critical sectors, which will generate access to dignified and fulfilling work and entrepreneurship opportunities for young people, especially women. Invest directly in growing African champions or indirectly through fund manager...

The Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. All people, no matter where their starting point in life, should have an equal chance to succeed. We believe that with access to education, financial services, and skills training, people can have that chance. The investment objectives include to: Create a large cohort of African champions (mid to lar...

Acumen was incorporated on April 1, 2001, with seed capital from the Rockefeller Foundation, Cisco Systems Foundation and three individual philanthropists. Our desire was to transform the world of philanthropy by looking at all human beings as members of a single, global community where everyone had the opportunity to build a life of dignity. About The Role The Foundry Associate will be responsib...

The company opened its first manufacturing facility in Mombasa, Kenya, in 1962, rapidly widening its reach to include further countries in East Africa, and then Southern Africa. Key responsibilities: Work closely with the Foundation Head to create communications such as annual reports, presentations, promotional materials, Support the Foundation to inspire new ways to connect with partners, benef...

Mastercard is a leading global payments & technology company that connects consumers, businesses, merchants, issuers & governments around the world. The investment objectives include to: Create a large cohort of African champions (mid to larger size enterprises): Identify and build African champions in critical sectors, which will generate access to dignified and fulfilling work and entrepreneurs...

Position Overview Educate!, is seeking a Finance Officer to work in our finance department in Kenya. As a Finance Officer, you will be supporting Finance, logistics, procurement, and administration tasks at Educate! She/he will be responsible for facilitating payments and maintaining accounts records in compliance with Educate! procedures. He/she will also provide logistical and administrative su...

Transformational Business Network (TBN) was founded in 2003 by Kim Tan and Stuart McGreevy, seasoned entrepreneurs and investors who wanted to shift the development paradigm from aid to enterprise. Since then TBN has grown into an international movement and leveraged its network of more than 2,000 members across 7 countries. That s enabled us to create over 1,500 jobs, supported 67 entrepreneurs ...