Institutional Funding & Partnerships Specialist
Omschrijving van de vacature
Damien Foundation, a Belgian medical non-profit organization active in 13 countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, as well as in a project in Belgium, strives to help people suffering from leprosy, tuberculosis, leishmaniasis, and other skin-related neglected tropical diseases. These diseases mostly affect vulnerable communities.
To advance public health, Damien Foundation aims to offer vital medical care based on an integrative approach that places human dignity at the core of its activities.
🔎 ROLE OVERVIEW
Are you an expert in institutional fundraising and partnership management? Join Damien Foundation to develop and optimize our funding sources, maximizing our humanitarian impact!
As an Institutional Funding & Partnerships Specialist, you will play a key role in identifying and tracking funding opportunities, managing donor relationships, overseeing funded projects, and continuously improving our institutional fundraising strategies.
📌 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1️.Institutional Funding Strategy & Development
- Develop and implement an institutional funding and partnerships strategy aligned with the organization’s objectives.
- Conduct strategic monitoring of funding opportunities (calls for proposals, grants, financial partnerships).
- Identify, analyze, and respond to funding calls from bilateral and multilateral institutions, as well as private foundations.
2️. Donor Management & Engagement
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with institutional and private donors.
- Ensure proactive and transparent communication to strengthen donor engagement and long-term commitment.
- Draft and structure high-quality funding proposals tailored to donor requirements.
3️. Grant Management & Project Monitoring
- Coordinate the implementation of secured funding with field and administrative teams.
- Ensure rigorous financial management of grants and compliance with contractual obligations.
- Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation tools to track performance and optimize results.
4️. Representation & Partnership Development
- Represent Damien Foundation at strategic events to enhance the organization’s visibility among donors.
- Identify new partnership opportunities and contribute to funding diversification.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success and optimize internal processes.
Gewenst profiel
✅ Proven experience in institutional fundraising and donor relationship management.
✅ Strong expertise in humanitarian project management and budget oversight.
✅ Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French (Spanish is a plus).
✅ Ability to develop structured funding proposals and negotiate with partners.
✅ Strategic and analytical mindset, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
✅ Availability for international travel as required.
Ons aanbod
🌍 High humanitarian impact: Contribute to essential and sustainable global health projects.
📈 Strategic role: Play a key part in ensuring the financial sustainability of the organization.
🤝 Engaged & dynamic team: Work alongside passionate and committed professionals.
🌟 Challenging & meaningful environment: Tackle inspiring challenges in an international NGO.