Strategic Partnerships and Grant Development Manager

You are a highly experienced and hands-on Strategic Partnerships and Grant Development Manager with a track record of successfully securing funds from global foundations and international donors, particularly in the education sector. Your expertise lies in grant writing, specifically in the areas of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) and Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN). In this role, you will play a crucial part in the resource mobilization efforts by creating compelling proposals, reports, and managing donor relationships to advance the organization's mission. Your primary responsibility will be to identify and evaluate high-value grant opportunities aligned with the organization's mission, with a focus on securing "Big Bet Funding." You will be expected to convert key funding opportunities and develop high-quality grant proposals tailored to specific donor requirements. Additionally, you will be responsible for preparing detailed reports for donors, nurturing strong relationships with existing and potential donors, and contributing to the overall resource mobilization strategy. To excel in this role, you must have a minimum of 10-15 years of experience in grant writing and fundraising within the social development sector, with a proven track record of securing funds from global foundations, bilateral and multilateral agencies. Experience in Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) is preferred, along with a deep understanding of donor priorities and global trends in education funding. Your exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills will be essential for crafting persuasive grant proposals and reports. Strong project and time management abilities, collaboration skills, attention to detail, and financial acumen are also crucial for success in this role. The compensation is competitive and will be based on your experience level. This is a full-time consultancy position on a 12-month contract, with a high potential for extension based on performance and funding availability. Applications for this role will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the job was initially posted on July 10, 2025, on GroundZeroJobs.Org.,