Fundraising Director, Africa

• Lead the implementation of the Africa fundraising strategy, working with global and regional teams.
• Develop and manage a diversified fundraising pipeline with annual and multi-year targets.
• Engage with priority funders through the full fundraising cycle from prospecting to closing and stewardship.
• Create compelling funding proposals and pitches aligned with the Africa Strategy.
• Coordinate with various teams to ensure fundable project designs and alignment with program strategies.
• Advise senior leadership on funder priorities, market trends, and opportunities.
• Build fundraising capacity within the Africa team through guidance and preparation support.

• At least 10 years of senior experience in institutional fundraising and resource mobilization.
• Proven track record securing significant multi-year funding commitments and managing a fundraising pipeline.
• Experience raising funds from diverse global and African funders including philanthropies, bilateral and multilateral agencies, family offices, corporates, and catalytic capital sources.
• Ability to translate complex strategies into fundable propositions and lead proposal development.
• Strong understanding of the African development and financing ecosystem and ability to build trusted relationships with senior decision-makers.
• Entrepreneurial mindset to identify new funders and partnership models.
• Strong leadership, judgment, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Ability to work strategically and hands-on in a small, entrepreneurial team.
• Knowledge of energy, energy policy, climate finance or international development is an advantage (preferred).
• Fluency in French in addition to English is an advantage (preferred).
• Must reside in Nairobi, Kenya and be authorized to work in Kenya without employer sponsorship.

The role offers a competitive salary and a benefits package including 28 days annual leave, hybrid allowance, life insurance, and medical insurance.

Submit your application through the employer's official contact by 23rd November close of business. The employer may close the advert early if enough suitable applications are received.