Vacancy at PEP: Director of Strategy and Resource Mobilisation

PEP is renewing our search for an exceptional Director of Strategy and Resource Mobilization to lead PEP’s strategic efforts to identify, engage, and secure financial and non-financial resources (bilateral, multilateral, philanthropic, private) and build lasting partnerships, ensuring alignment with PEP’s mission. 

PEP is a leading global network generating research and policy training to empower decision-making in developing countries. The Director will play a pivotal role in expanding PEP’s financial base and alliances to deepen its impact across Africa, Latin America, and Asia. 

This is a fully remote position. Travel is expected.

Key Functions & Responsibilities 

A. Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Resource Mobilisation Strategy, aligned with the organisation’s goals and values.
• Spearhead the organisation’s regional outreach in underrepresented geographies, notably Asia, Latin America, and MENA.
• Lead the design and implementation of tailored regional engagement plans.
• Represent the organisation in regional platforms, think tank networks, and donor meetings to build awareness and long-lasting partnerships.
• Support the development of regionalised content and promote local participation in the organisation’s programs.
• Monitor donor landscapes, identifying trends, priorities, and new funding mechanisms.
• Set annual fundraising targets and report progress to the Executive Director and the Board.

B. Donor Engagement & Proposal Development

• Support the Executive Director build and sustain relationships with traditional and non-traditional donors.
• Lead the drafting and pitching of high-quality concept notes, proposals, and budgets.
• Navigate complex donor processes, agreements, and compliance protocols.
• Build and maintain a proposal pipeline tracker.

C. Partnership Cultivation & Management

• Support the Executive Director in identifying, developing, and nurturing strategic alliances in preparation for fundraising opportunities.
• Support the Executive Director in forging partnerships that contribute technical, in-kind, or programmatic value beyond financial support.
• Support the Executive Director in the negotiation of MOUs and agreements. Oversee partner engagement and reporting.

D. Collaboration & Internal Coordination

• Work closely with other organisation programme directors and researchers to design proposals that capture the organisation’s comparative strengths.
• Train and mentor staff on donor relations, proposal writing, and relationship management.
• Collaborate with the organisation’s communications team to develop materials.

E. Monitoring, Reporting & Stewardship

• Oversee the maintenance of a donor database.
• Produce regular reports on resource mobilisation progress, pipeline forecasts, and funding gaps.
• Oversee donor stewardship: schedule briefings, oversee reporting deliverables, coordinate financial reconciliation and evaluation reports.

Required Competencies

1. Experience & Knowledge

• Significant experience (8–10 years) in senior Resource Mobilisation roles in the international development/non-profit sector, with a proven fundraising track record, and a focus on demonstrable achievements (e.g., securing and stewarding multi-year funding, building and managing a pipeline).
• Familiarity with major (bilateral, multilateral, philanthropic, private) funders.
• Understanding of global economic policy and development research aligned with the organisation’s mission.
• Strong knowledge of the development policy landscape and institutional ecosystems in one or more regions outside Africa.
• Proven track record in stakeholder engagement, partnership building, and institutional outreach, ideally in research or development cooperation.
• Excellent communication and representation skills, including cross-cultural fluency and experience in public speaking or policy engagement.
• Ability to work independently and strategically, with strong organizational and coordination skills.

2. Skills

• Exceptional proposal-writing, budget design, and donor communication.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management.
• Strategic thinking, initiative-taking, and decision-making in complex contexts.

3. Leadership & Collaboration

• Proven capacity to lead small technical teams and foster cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to work independently while fitting into a lean organizational structure.

4. Systems & Compliance

• Proficiency in donor tracking tools.
• Understanding of due diligence, compliance, and reporting obligations of diverse donors.

5. Languages

• Excellent written and spoken English is essential.
• Command of Spanish, French, Arabic, or a regional Asian language, or other widely-spoken languages in partner countries, is a highly desirable asset.

6. Personal Attributes

• High integrity, diplomacy, resilience, and adaptable mindset.

Education

• A Master’s Degree in Economics, Public Policy, International Relations, Business Administration, Strategic Management, or a related field is desirable but not mandatory for candidates with strong commercial/fundraising experience.

Employment conditions

• Location and working pattern: Fully remote. Travel is expected.
• Contract terms: Initial two-year contract subject to a 6-month probationary period.
• Salary and benefits: A competitive package will be negotiated with suitable candidates.

Full Terms of Reference

To be considered for this position, please submit your letter of motivation, CV, and complete application through the link below by 10 February 2026.

Candidates who applied in 2025 need not re-apply.

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