Global Foundations Manager

About the role

Welthungerhilfe seeks a Global Foundations Manager to diversify its funding base and strengthen long‑term philanthropic partnerships across its African country offices. The role combines partnership development, internal collaboration, and strategic fundraising to support the organization’s Zero Hunger mission.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, develop and advance strategic foundation partnership opportunities in collaboration with country offices.
• Build and manage strong foundation prospect pipelines aligned with programmatic priorities.
• Support country teams in donor outreach, engagement planning and partnership positioning.
• Develop high‑quality pitches, concept notes and proposals with technical and program experts.
• Facilitate exchange of best practices and market insights across offices.
• Coordinate globally to ensure aligned relationship management and coherent donor engagement.
• Support due‑diligence and risk‑assessment processes in line with WHH policies.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in International Relations, Nonprofit Management, Development Studies, Marketing or Communications preferred.
• At least five years of progressive experience in foundation fundraising or institutional philanthropy, preferably within an international NGO.
• Proven ability to secure six‑ and seven‑figure grants and manage long‑term donor relationships.
• Strong analytical and strategic skills to translate program data into compelling funding propositions.
• Excellent written and verbal English; additional languages are a plus.

Required skills

• Experience with donor relationship management systems such as Salesforce or equivalent.

What we offer

• Fair and transparent remuneration based on a salary scale.
• Commitment to employee well‑being, safety, security and health.
• Modern, agile work environment embracing digitalisation and innovation.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through learning and development programmes.
• Inclusive, diverse team culture.