Donor and External Relations Senior Manager - Rwanda

Spark MicroGrants · Kigali, Rwanda

Organization
Spark MicroGrants
Location
Kigali, Rwanda
Organization type
International NGO
Contract
Job
Posted
14 November 2026
Deadline
Deadline: see the posting

Job details

Experience required
10 years minimum
Education
Master's degree

excerpts from the official posting

The role leads, in close collaboration with the Country Director, Spark’s donor engagement, resource mobilization, and high-level strategic partnerships, ensuring sustainable funding, strong external positioning, and effective leadership of external relations. A key focus of this role is working closely with the…

Main responsibilities

  • Donor Relations and Resource Mobilization
  • Lead the development and execution of Spark’s donor engagement and fundraising strategy for Rwanda in close collaboration with the Country Director.
  • Identify, pursue, and secure new funding opportunities aligned with organizational priorities and growth plans.
  • Oversee proposal development processes, ensuring strong coordination, quality assurance, and timely submission, while drawing on technical teams for content expertise.

Profile

  • Master’s degree in international development, Communications, Business Administration, Public Relations, or related fields.
  • Minimum 7–10 years of experience in donor relations, partnerships, fundraising, or resource mobilization within the nonprofit or international development sector.
  • Strong knowledge of grant management, compliance, and proposal writing.

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