Overview
The Resource and New Business Development Manager will identify, map, and track new funding sources, lead tailored donor engagement strategies, and cultivate relationships with various funders to explore co-investment models. The role also involves leading or supporting the development of high-quality concept notes and proposals for strategic funding opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, map, and track new and emerging sources of funding including climate finance, green bonds, ESG-aligned funding, blended finance, and social impact capital.
- Lead the development of tailored donor engagement strategies and account management plans for high-potential donors.
- Cultivate relationships with development finance institutions, social enterprises, foundations, and non-traditional funders.
- Represent the organisation in relevant climate finance and innovation investment forums.
- Lead or support the development of high-quality, innovative concept notes and proposals for strategic funding opportunities.
- Coordinate closely with Save the Children members to kick-off, plan and effectively carry out the proposal development process.
- Act as an in-house focal point on climate finance and innovative financing mechanisms.
- Support the integration of climate resilience, adaptation, and mitigation strategies into sectoral programme designs.
- Collaborate with the Senior NBD Manager to maintain an up-to-date and forward-looking pipeline of opportunities.
- Build the capacity of Save the Children and partner staff on climate finance readiness, innovative funding approaches, and strategic resource development.
- Ensure all NBD processes are aligned to the CO’s Localisation Strategy.
Required Experience
- Minimum 7 years of experience in resource mobilisation, business development, or investment advisory roles in the development, humanitarian, or impact investment sectors.
- Proven track record in designing and securing funding from non-traditional donors including climate finance mechanisms, private sector partners, or development finance institutions.
- Strong proposal writing skills, with demonstrated success in securing funding from both public and private donors.
- Deep understanding of climate resilience, localisation, and development finance trends.
- Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
- Experience working in partnership with national/local NGOs and familiarity with locally led funding approaches.
- Prior experience in structuring or managing blended finance mechanisms or results-based financing arrangements (Desirable).
- Familiarity with Green Climate Fund (GCF), Adaptation Fund, Global Environment Facility (GEF), or similar platforms (Desirable).
- Experience working across multiple countries or in a regional role (Desirable).
Qualifications
• Master’s degree in international development, climate policy, finance, business development, economics, or related field.
