Associate Director, Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the pipeline of deliverables aimed at funders, which includes proposals, pitches, reports, and itineraries for site visits.

• Evaluate and enhance funder-facing deliverables prior to submission to ensure quality, precision, and alignment with funder expectations.

• Establish and maintain systems and timelines to enhance visibility and prioritization of deliverables.

• Guarantee consistent access to up-to-date impact and financial data for donor communication purposes.

• Collaborate with program and finance teams to translate data and outcomes into engaging narratives for donors.

• Maintain high standards of writing quality, tone, and accuracy across all materials directed at donors.

• Create and preserve templates, boilerplate language, and best practices.

• Represent Noora Health in meetings, events, and engagements with funders throughout Africa.

• Assist with donor visits and engagement activities, including logistical support for site visits.

• Conduct prospecting research to identify potential new funders.

• Act as an informed representative of Noora Health's work and its impact.

• Mentor and lead a small team, providing guidance, feedback, and opportunities for professional growth.

• Cultivate a collaborative, high-performing culture among a geographically and culturally diverse group.

• Work in partnership with program, finance, and communications teams.

• Contribute to the global development strategy, messaging, and priorities.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred.

• A minimum of 12 years of experience in development, fundraising, or communications.

• Proven experience in managing complex deliverables and meeting deadlines.

• Experience in managing or mentoring a team, ideally within various geographical or cultural contexts.

• Background in working with international donors, foundations, or institutional funders.

• Outstanding writing and editing abilities, with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.

• Capability to distill intricate programmatic and financial information into clear and persuasive narratives.

• Strong project management skills are essential.

• High emotional and relational intelligence.

• Comfortable working with data and collaborating with finance and program teams.

• Proficiency in Google Workspace is required.

• Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms is a plus.

• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

• A deep commitment to Noora Health's mission and the communities it serves.

• High standards of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.

• Self-motivated, resourceful, and capable of navigating a degree of ambiguity.

• Cultural sensitivity and a genuine interest in working across diverse teams and contexts.

• A collaborative mindset combined with the confidence to uphold high standards for quality.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time employment.

• Support for professional development.

• Opportunities for mentorship and constructive feedback.

• A workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• The chance to collaborate with a geographically and culturally diverse team.

• Opportunities for international travel as needed.