School Development Manager

Job Title: Senior Development Manager
Contract: Permanent full-time

CAMFED Canada became a registered Canadian charity in 2017 and is a member of the global CAMFED (Campaign for Female Education) Consortium which was founded in 1993. CAMFED is an international non-profit organization tackling poverty and inequality by supporting marginalized girls to go to school and succeed and empowering young women to step up as leaders of change. We are launching our 2024-2030 strategic plan with the ambition of reaching millions more of the worlds most vulnerable children in rural sub-Saharan Africa to learn and thrive in school and to create the future they imagine - for themselves for their communities and for Africa.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a passionate dedicated goal-oriented global team working in coordination to deliver on our development strategy. CAMFED is gaining international recognition for its leading-edge model that honours localized solutions and their implementation by communities and young women leaders in Africa. Working together with our unique alumni network of over 278000 young women CAMFED is on track to profoundly impact the lives of generations of girls and young women across sub-Saharan Africa over the next decade. Working as part of the CAMFED Team you will have an opportunity to learn from leaders in the field of international development and contribute to a global team that mixes laughs and learning with hard work and results. You will see and appreciate the extraordinary impact of your work in the communities served by CAMFED and your professional growth will be a priority and ongoing conversation.
The Senior Manager Development will support CAMFED Canadas development efforts by managing and growing a portfolio of donors and funding partners including foundations institutions and selected government or corporate supporters. Working closely with the Executive Director and colleagues across CAMFEDs global offices the Senior Manager will contribute to strategic planning provide support in representing CAMFED Canada externally with partners and in internal forums related to development priorities. The role will also supervise and mentor junior team members strengthening capacity within the CAMFED Canada team while helping to secure and sustain funding partnerships that advance CAMFEDs mission.
Grant Development Management and Compliance

• Support CAMFED Canadas development efforts by managing a portfolio of grants including complex multi-country grants from donor partners such as foundations institutions and high-value government or corporate partners.
• Quality assure written output including designated reports proposals and other written updates with an eye to accuracy consistency impact/appropriateness risk mitigation and strategic positioning.
• Coordinate and quality assure other donor-facing materials (including third party giving and charity assessment websites) ensuring accuracy consistency and alignment with CAMFEDs global development priorities.

Strategic Input & Risk Management

• Work with the Executive Director and Fundraising Senior Management on solicitation efforts for priority donor partnerships supporting the preparation and coordination of proposals concept notes and related materials.
• Identify risks within assigned contracts and partnerships and support colleagues in developing mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to CAMFEDs improvement of development processes and knowledge management systems to support donor stewardship and reporting.

Provide support in representing CAMFED Canada externally with partners including preparing materials presentations briefings and participating in meetings where appropriate.

~ Represent CAMFED Canada in internal forums and working groups related to development priorities ensuring Canadian donor perspectives are reflected.

Team Leadership & Capacity Building

• Supervise and mentor Development team members supporting their growth and strengthening team capacity in development reporting and compliance.
• Share best practices and contribute to building a collaborative learning-focused Development team.
• Bachelors degree in international development Social Science Business Administration or related fields (masters degree preferred.)
• Demonstrated experience in grant or program management or comparable experience in the international development sector demonstrating relevant/transferable skills and experience.
• Highly developed project management skills and ability to multitask with high levels of initiative and ownership to effectively manage the delivery of high-quality work.
• Strong proposal development budget coordination and reporting skills.
• Excellent relationship management skills (with clients partners other team members) commercial sense diplomacy and keen awareness of risk with the ability to work across cultures and time zones.
• Equality Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including those from marginalised communities.
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