Director, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization job at Women Deliver

About Women Deliver
Women Deliver is a leading global advocate for gender equality and the health and rights of girls and women across intersecting identities. The organization focuses on evidence-based advocacy, strategic partnerships, and impactful investments to drive political and financial commitments to social justice and gender equality worldwide. Women Deliver’s work is rooted in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and is committed to amplifying diverse voices to inspire transformative change.

The Role
Women Deliver seeks a strategic senior leader to serve as Director, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization, responsible for building long-term partnerships with diverse donors, institutional funders, and philanthropic allies. This role focuses on securing resources to advance the mission of gender equality and SRHR for all, while reshaping funding landscapes to be inclusive, equitable, and just.
The Director will:
• Lead the organization’s strategy to mobilize resources, partnerships, and influence.
• Serve as an external ambassador and thought leader.
• Manage a robust and sustainable funding base.
• Report directly to the President & CEO.

Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Resource Mobilization and Donor Engagement
o Build and execute inclusive engagement strategies with a range of funders, including foundations, feminist funds, corporations, and governments.
o Align donor interests with Women Deliver’s mission.
o Develop compelling narratives highlighting systemic and sustainable change through investments.
o Curate sponsorship programs for Women Deliver’s conferences.
2. Advocacy and Thought Leadership
o Represent Women Deliver as a thought leader advocating for equitable funding practices.
o Engage in critical discussions on decolonizing philanthropy.
o Strengthen strategic alliances with donors and advocates.
3. High-Impact Stewardship and Reporting
o Create impact-oriented stewardship processes showcasing donor contributions.
o Develop tailored donor communications aligned with Women Deliver’s mission.
4. Collaboration with Executive Office and Cross-functional Teams
o Work closely with the President & CEO and other executives to align resource mobilization strategies with organizational priorities.
o Support inclusive initiatives across Women Deliver’s workstreams.

Who You Are
The ideal candidate is a visionary leader committed to social justice and gender equality. Key qualifications include:
1. Resource Mobilization Expertise
o Proven success in securing institutional funding and multi-year commitments.
o Experience in developing mission-aligned proposals and pitches.
2. Strategic Partnership Builder
o Skilled at forming lasting alliances with diverse stakeholders.
3. Inclusive and Visionary Leadership
o Ability to mentor and empower teams in a collaborative environment.
4. Passionate Advocate for Social Justice
o Deep understanding of gender equality and SRHR issues.
5. Communication Excellence
o Strong verbal and written communication skills.
6. Other Requirements
o Ability to travel for work.
o Eligible to work in your country of residence (no relocation sponsorship provided).

Job application procedure
• Apply via Oxford HR by submitting a CV and cover letter (maximum two pages).
• Save documents in PDF format as: FirstName-LastName-DocumentName-Date (e.g., Pat-Jones-CV-122024-WomenDeliver).
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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