Fundraising & Partnerships Officer

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Resource Mobilization

• Develop and implement the organization’s fundraising and partnerships strategy in line with the Strategic Plan.
• Identify, research, and pursue funding opportunities from institutional donors, foundations, embassies, corporate/CSR partners, and philanthropies.
• Coordinate proposal development, including concept notes, full proposals, budgets (with Finance), and supporting documentation.
• Maintain an active 12–24-month fundraising pipeline.
• Support the mobilisation of unrestricted and core funding.

Donor Management & Compliance

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective donors.
• Coordinate donor communications, reporting schedules, and compliance requirements.
• Support donor visits, reviews, and learning events.
• Ensure timely and high-quality narrative inputs for donor reports in collaboration with program and MEL teams.

Partnerships Development

• Identify and develop strategic partnerships with NGOs/CSOs, government institutions, private sector actors, and networks.
• Support consortium building and joint funding applications.
• Ensure partnerships align with the organization’s mission, values, safeguarding standards, and strategic priorities.

Internal Coordination & Systems

• Work closely with program teams to align funding opportunities with program priorities.
• Collaborate with Finance and MEL to strengthen budgets, results frameworks, and evidence of impact.
• Support internal systems for donor tracking, documentation, and relationship management

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Development Studies, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in fundraising, partnerships, or resource mobilization in the NGO/non-profit sector.
• Proven experience in proposal development and donor engagement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and manage professional relationships.
• Experience working with institutional or international donors.
• Knowledge of the Ghanaian NGO and donor landscape.
• Experience working on issues related to child protection, gender, or social

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking and initiative
• Relationship management and negotiation skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Attention to detail and compliance
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams

Values & Safeguarding

• The role requires a strong commitment to child safeguarding, ethical fundraising, and accountability.

Contract & Conditions

• Contract type: Full-time
• Performance reviewed annually against agreed KPIs
• Remuneration: Commensurate with experience

Location: Accra

Salary: Attractive