Description About Heifer International Heifer International is a global nonprofit dedicated to partnering with smallholder farmers to sustainably address hunger and poverty in their communities while caring for the Earth. Since 1944, we have helped more than 52 million families around the world break the cycle of poverty. We operate in 19 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Americas, including the U.S., working with small-scale farmers to achieve living incomes and ensuring that they have adequate food, housing, and other essential resources to lead decent and dignified lives. Heifer’s work advances farmer-centered solutions that foster more productive, inclusive, and sustainable food systems and more resilient rural communities. We work with farming communities to establish strong social capital, provide technical and business training, facilitate new formal market avenues, form strategic partnerships at all levels, leverage third-party investments, and invest in and deploy appropriate and accessible technologies. Heifer’s model is locally led, built on close collaboration with communities and key stakeholders to catalyze sustainable, scalable impact. Our Values At Heifer, our work and culture are grounded in our twelve Cornerstones and six Cultural Guiding Principles, which reflect our deep commitment to dignity, fairness, and impact. These values shape how we lead, collaborate, and grow as an organization. We believe in Passing on the Gift, accountability, caring for one another, sustainability, gender and social inclusion, and environmental stewardship. We prioritize full participation, open communication, and continuous learning rooted in self-awareness and human-centered leadership. Together, we foster a culture of belonging and shared purpose that drives meaningful, lasting change in the communities we serve. The Organizational Context: A Global Ecosystem in Transformation Heifer International is undergoing a bold, organization-wide transformation. We are moving from a centralized, hierarchical structure to a locally led, globally connected network organization. This shift is rooted in regenerative practices, distributed leadership combined with shared leadership, and local autonomy. The Revenue and Partnership Cultivation Network Architect (RPC Network Architect) will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our approach to revenue generation reflects this new model, activating diverse funding streams in alignment with country-driven strategy and globally coordinated purpose. Position Summary The Revenue and Partnership Cultivation Network Architect (RPC Network Architect) will lead strategic and cohesive resource mobilization functions at Heifer, bringing together all revenue generation in the U.S. and the regions where Heifer is located while also exploring and testing new innovative financing strategies. They include and are not limited to: individual giving, institutional funding, global partnerships including partnership with Heifer Foundation and Heifer Netherlands, awards, and emerging finance strategies such as blended finance and impact capital. They will also have a complete view of revenue as part of Heifer’s overarching business strategy to aid in growth and advancement decisions. This position supervises the U.S. Marketing and Philanthropy, Business Development, Resource Development Operations teams and collaborate closely with region and country-nodes resource mobilization teams. The RPC Network Architect will unify and align global fundraising strategies, partner with the Transformation, Strategy and Communications role to build a powerful case for support rooted in Heifer's evolving identity and mission and engage with funders and partners who align with our values and aspirations. The RPC Network Architect invests in building strong relationships with donors, community partners. This person is mission-aligned and will cultivate new and existing relationships across the globe in partnership with revenue and programs leads, ensuring that we attract, steward, and grow diverse funding in service of transformational impact. Job location: Global (Remote/Hybrid Possible), preferably in a country where Heifer has an office. Core Responsibilities Revenue Strategy and Leadership Lead the development and implementation of a global revenue strategy to be aligned with Heifer’s network model and programmatic priorities. Provide strategic oversight and ensure collaboration, optimization, and alignment across all revenue streams, including philanthropic giving, government/institutional awards, corporate partnerships, foundation grants, and alternative capital and partnerships with Heifer Foundation and Heifer Netherlands. Ensure integration between U.S.-based fundraising and emerging local revenue opportunities across country nodes. Establish goals, systems, and performance metrics to track and accelerate growth rooted in community ecosystems. Monitor business trends and market conditions to forecast revenue potential. Collaborate with the finance function to budget and track revenue performance. Partnership and Network Development Serve as a global ambassador for Heifer, develop and coach a network of global ambassadors to build coalitions, consortia, and collaborations around shared funding opportunities. Identify and pursue strategic partnerships that enhance Heifer's credibility, scale, and access to resources. Champion cross-organizational learning and knowledge-sharing around fundraising innovation. Team Cohesion and Talent Development Foster a connected team of fundraising and advancement professionals embedded across the organizational ecosystem—leading with inspiration, empathy, and a deep commitment to inclusion in a multicultural, distributed environment. Promote a culture of performance, accountability, inclusion, and collaboration across country nodes and teams, ensuring alignment with the values and rhythms of the broader ecosystem. Partner with country leadership to build and strengthen local capacity and shared ownership in resource mobilization across the network. Marketing and External Positioning Oversee alignment between fundraising messages and brand identity. Ensure Heifer’s story is compelling, coherent, and reflective of the network model across all platforms. Work closely with communications and marketing teams that are distributed across country-nodes to amplify visibility, engagement, and trust. Work closely with the Transformation, Strategy, and Communication Node to amplify strategy, cohesion, and trust. Success Profile The ideal candidate is a strategic and systems thinker, collaborative leader, and relationship builder who understands the complexity and cultural nuances of global development, fundraising ecosystems, and mission-driven networks. They Will Demonstrate A deep commitment to equitable development and regenerative models. The ability to bridge local and global perspectives in fundraising strategy. Comfort with ambiguity and complexity; adaptive mindset. Proven experience leading multi-stream revenue portfolios. Ability to navigate cultural nuances and experience in distributed organizations. Executive presence and credibility with funders and partners. Strong organizational change and strategy execution experience in distributed, international organizations. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with transparency and inclusion. Emotional intelligence, humility, and resilience. The ability to travel to Heifer International’s global projects and teams up to 50% of the time. Candidate Profile Must-Haves Bachelor’s degree in international development, public administration, business, marketing, nonprofit management, or a related field. At least fifteen (15) years of experience in fundraising, revenue strategy, or advancement roles within INGOs, philanthropic institutions, social enterprises, or federated/global networks, plus at least eight (8) years of supervisory or people management experience. Experience with both individual giving and institutional/governmental funding. Demonstrated success managing distributed teams and leading strategic planning. Strong external engagement and donor cultivation skills. Understanding of philanthropic trends, blended finance, and mission-aligned capital Preferred Master’s degree in public administration, international development, business, nonprofit leadership, or a related discipline. Experience with resource mobilization in the Global South. Background in marketing, brand strategy, or public engagement. Experience working in a networked or decentralized organization. Master's degree in public administration, international development, business, or related fields. Why Join Us? At Heifer, we believe in shared power, bold ideas, and community-led change. We are reimagining what a global development organization can be—and we are inviting leaders who are ready to help us build the future. As part of the executive team, you will contribute to shaping strategy and culture at the highest levels. You will be supported with onboarding, peer collaboration, and the opportunity to influence not just fundraising, but the values and practices of a transformation in motion. How To Apply Please submit: A cover letter outlining your motivation and alignment with the role. An up-to-date CV. Names and contact details of three references (to be contacted only with your consent). Deadline EOB Friday, July 25, 2025 Submit Via https://jobs.jobvite.com/heifer/ Position And Compensation Details This is a full-time, global role with a flexible base location. However, it will require significant international travel, including time spent at Heifer International’s head office in Little Rock, Arkansas, and in the 19 countries where we operate. Compensation for this role will be determined based on the candidate’s location, experience, and qualifications, with a commitment to fair and equitable pay that reflects both local market standards and the value brought to the position. Employment is contingent on satisfactory references and background checks. As a global employer, Heifer International is committed to the well-being of our staff and offers competitive, locally relevant benefits tailored to each country’s context. Our Total Rewards package supports diverse employee needs and promotes long-term engagement. We are also committed to inclusive recruitment practices—if you require this document or the application process in an alternative format or need reasonable adjustments for any stage of the process, please contact us at [email protected]. Heifer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming qualified applicants from all backgrounds and identities.

Description BACKGROUND: Passing Gifts Private Limited (PGPL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Heifer International USA and it provides services in educating, consulting, training, advising, and providing professional and technical services to individuals, associations, and entities in India and abroad, particularly those who support or are working in the areas of social advancement and sustainable development. This position may also require service agreements, secondment agreements, between entities, etc. PGPL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identify, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Function The Program Manager will work in close coordination with Program Director for BSLD Project and assist him/her in planning, design, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the BSLD Program and ensuring the quality of projects, implementation, donor reporting, partner management, relationship management with stakeholders and field level management is of the highest standards. This position requires flexibility to work in various local settings and at times across time zones. Extensive travel (approximately 60% within 6 districts of Bihar, also to other locations based on requirements) will be necessary to visit project sites and partner organizations. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES: (including approximate percentage effort) Program Management (60%) Establish and oversee the project management structure, including recruitment and orientation of project staff. Conduct half-yearly and annual performance reviews of the project team. Develop and maintain project plans at various levels (annual, quarterly, and monthly) in coordination with PMC, PP, and regional teams. Monitor and review project budgets, ensuring timely forecasting and compliance with donor and organizational policies. Supervise and support staff, providing strategic guidance for high-quality, timely, and budget-compliant program execution. Apply best practices, partnership principles, and tools to optimize program implementation. Analyse program data, document lessons learned, and enhance decision-making based on evidence. Conduct regular meetings, field visits, and stakeholder engagements to monitor program performance. Ensure financial compliance through budget monitoring, variance analysis, and expenditure tracking. Mainstream the VBHCD model (SHG, PMC, PIMC, CAVE, PSRP, personal leadership development, and women empowerment) into the project. Develop an inclusive market system from production to market levels. Implement community-level disaster mitigation and preparedness plans (including LEGS adoption) and integrate them with government disaster management authorities. Design and test economic models to bridge the Living Income Gap for farmers. Develop and establish Goat, Crop, Vegetable, and Poultry Production Models for various farmer categories. Strengthen FPO management and governance through training, meetings, and capacity-building initiatives. Promote entrepreneurship among farmers, MSMEs, and CAVEs. Identify and facilitate access to capital/credit linkages for farmers, service providers (CAVEs), and FPOs. Raise and track the Catalytic Leverage Fund for the project. Lead and support market systems and value chain development programs by facilitating access to financing, technology, and markets for smallholder farmers. Develop and maintain relationships with government agencies, private sector actors, and development partners. Contribute to project proposal development, ensuring alignment with donor priorities and Heifer’s strategic approach. Oversee internal and external communication, including engagement with media, local, and state-level stakeholders. Document and disseminate lessons learned for continuous project improvement. Project Partner Management (20%) Conduct regular assessments of project partners, ensuring adequate staffing, budgeting, and financial accountability. Emphasize timely data collection and reporting from partners, with regional-level reviews. Establish and maintain the Triadic Partnership Model (Heifer team, community, and project partners) for transparent and efficient collaboration. Integrate HQ reporting, financial, and operational requirements into partner management and implementation systems. Maintain a risk register at the regional level and share updates with the CPO regularly. Support project evaluations and surveys in collaboration with the MELs team. Relationship management with stakeholders (15%) Engage with government agencies and likeminded organizations by organizing and attending district/state-level meetings and workshops. Facilitate collaboration and convergence of project activities with local government and non-government bodies. Involve local, district, and state-level stakeholders in project implementation and monitoring through PIMCs. May perform other job-related duties as assigned (5%) Qualifications And Skills Bachelor's degree in agriculture, business management, international development, social sciences, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred. More than 7 years of program management experience, including at least 5 years in market systems and value chain development. Experience working with governments, private sector stakeholders, and international organizations. At least 2 years of leadership experience with at least 3 years in a management role. Thorough understanding of programming processes, systems and principles, and the ability to provide leadership and support to staff working at community level. Solid skill, knowledge and foundation in proposal development and of the project management cycle. Sound understanding of value chain development on various agricultural commodities and the livestock sector. Sound understanding of integrated development issues and critical analysis of the root causes of poverty in India. Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges and opportunities and implications to community development. Essential Competencies Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate challenging situations to achieve goals and deadlines. Demonstrate a high degree of honesty and integrity. Motivated to work responsibly with little supervision. Ability to meet and deal with others in a courteous and tactful manner. Ability to work with sensitive information and to always maintain confidentiality. Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule. Fluent in Hindi, English, and Local Language spoken as well as written. Have an interest in animals/agriculture community development. Willingness and ability to travel locally and internationally. Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, web designing, collaboration platform and tools, and electronic mail software (Microsoft preferred). Constant sitting, standing and walking, with occasional bending and lifting; may work at a computer for extended periods of time.