Resource Mobilisation & Donor Partnerships Specialist

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African Women's Development Fund (AWDF)

Remote (local)
  • Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Fundraising/ Grant management
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Funds
  • Remote option: Remote (local)
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: USD 44,158 USD-USD 60,717 USD / yearly
  • Length of contract: Not specified
  • Deadline: 31/07/2026
  • Location: Ghana
Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI) Movement building
Job Summary 
A member of AWDF's Partnerships and Voice team, the Resource Mobilisation and Donor Engagement Specialist drives AWDF's fundraising and resource mobilisation efforts, leading the development and stewardship of donor partnerships that sustain and grow the organisation's financial base. The role provides specialist expertise and end-to-end leadership of resource mobilisation processes, from donor prospecting and proposal development through to reporting and relationship management, in support of the Director of Partnerships and Voice, and the Executive Leadership Team. 

The role is the primary operational lead for AWDF's donor engagement work, managing a portfolio of existing and new donor relationships and ensuring that fundraising processes are proactive, values-aligned and coordinated across the organisation. Working under the leadership of theDirector ofPartnerships and Voice, the Resource Mobilisation and Donor Engagement Specialist anchors the day-to-day delivery of AWDF's resource mobilisation agenda. 

The role manages the Partnerships Officer and works in close collaboration with colleagues across the Partnerships and Voice and Programmes teams team and the wider organisation to ensure coherence, quality and impact in all donor-facing work.

Essential Knowledge and Experience 
  • Strong resource mobilisation and fundraising expertise, demonstrated track record of raising funds for a non-profit or philanthropic organisation, including proposal development, donor reporting and pipeline management.
  • Donor relationship management, experience cultivating and sustaining relationships with institutional donors and funders, with the ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder donor portfolios independently
  • Strategic analysis and foresight, able to identify funding trends, opportunities and risks; thinks critically about AWDF's positioning in the philanthropic landscape and proactively shapes the fundraising approach accordingly.
  • Excellent writing skills demonstrated ability to produce compelling, well-structured proposals, donor reports and related communication products in English.
  • People management, experience managing and developing a direct report, with the ability to delegate effectively, provide coaching and hold others accountable for results.
  • Demonstrated track record of successfully developing funding proposals and donor reports for institutional donors, and of managing donor relationships across the funding cycle
  • Experience working with African women's rights issues and agendas, and understanding of the strategies and needs of African women's organisations and feminist movements.
  • Experience managing a direct report or coordinating the work of others in a team setting.
  • Demonstrated commitment to feminist principles and social justice values.
  • Excellent written and oral proficiency in English is required. Proficiency in French and/or Portuguese is desirable.
  • A belief in and commitment to feminist principles and values including around non-discrimination.
  • Commitment to accountability and integrity.

Qualifications 
  • Minimum of 6–8 years' professional experience in resource mobilisation, fundraising, donor relations or a closely related field, preferably within a feminist, women's rights or civil society organisation. African work experience is essential.
  • A graduate qualification in international relations, political science, gender studies, development studies, sociology, humanities or a related field.

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