Job Title: Development Manager Location: Cambridge, UK Contract: Full-time & permanent Salary: £44,708.00 Reporting to: Associate Director - Development Please note that we will only accept applications from candidates who have the Right to Work in the UK, and are current CAMFED employees or CAMA members. Principle Accountability Working from within the CAMFED International team in the UK, and in close collaboration with colleagues across the consortium, the Development Manager will play a key role in stewarding major and strategic funding partnerships and raising new funds in support of CAMFED’s global development strategy, as well as supporting others in the Development team to do so. Who we are The Development Team is looking for two Development Managers to join a fast-paced, goal-oriented global development team at CAMFED International, working in coordination to deliver on an ambitious fundraising strategy and deploying a world-class approach to partnership management. They will contribute to a team that mixes laughs and learning with hard work and results and where professional growth and wellbeing is a priority. Specific Accountabilities Content development to support donor partnerships Lead the preparation of high-quality donor reports, progress updates, and other relevant communications to support CAMFED’s relationship with funding partners, in particular high value and/or strategic partnerships. This could include coordinating input from colleagues internationally/across functions, and drafting report documentation as appropriate, particularly narrative reports, as well as responses to donor queries. Lead or support the preparation of proposals to funding partners, in particular high value and/or strategic partners. This could include drafting proposal sections and other documentation, and coordinating input from colleagues internationally/across functions. Quality assure the output of other team members, as agreed, through review of key reports and other donor communications, with a particular eye to accuracy and clarity. Alignment of implementation to donor expectations and requirements Lead the regular review of managed grants, in particular high value and/or strategic partnerships, providing technical advice and support to colleagues in CAMFED’s Africa offices to ensure that donor intentions, expectations and requirements are reflected in implementation and supporting the optimal use of funds to maximise the value of the investment. This could include reviewing financial and programmatic information to support work planning and check that progress and budget management is on track. Triage and troubleshoot alignment-related issues and queries with other team members, as agreed, including through alignment oversight responsibility for a portfolio of funding partnerships. Manage and develop colleagues in the Development team Mentor and coach colleagues within the wider team and build their capacity in their roles, including through line management responsibilities. Support the recruitment and onboarding of team members, as required. Promote ways of working that support motivation, leadership, resilience and psychological safety at work across the Development team. Person Specification Essential: Experience in a relevant role in the International Development sector, including experience of independently managing complex grants to support alignment of implementation with donor intent Skilled communicator, with a particular ability to write clear and impact-focussed narratives for a range of donor audiences Comfort with analysis and interpretation of data, including through financial and impact documents, and close attention to detail Collaborative project manager, able to draw people together around complex, multi-component projects and make things happen, holding the bigger picture in view Organised and responsive, with a proven ability to proactively progress multiple workstreams, prioritise tasks independently and work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment Leadership skills, including an ability to take initiative, make decisions independently and take a pragmatic approach to problem solving Reflective, with a commitment to learning and professional development Commitment to and passion for CAMFED’s values, mission and vision, as well as education, social justice and gender equity Desirable: Experience of developing and mentoring others with empathy and with a focus on promoting wellbeing The duties and responsibilities in this role profile are not exhaustive and are subject to change following the needs of the organization. A job profile needs to be flexible enough to allow us to be adaptive as an organization. CAMFED Values The post holder is expected to live the CAMFED values which are: Focus on the girl as client Partner with the Community Be transparent and accountable Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at CAMFED CAMFED is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those from marginalised communities. All official communication pertaining to job applications and interviews will be exclusively conducted through CAMFED's official channels. These can be found on our website ( http://www.camfed.org ). CAMFED will never request applicants to pay a processing fee or to provide personal or financial information for recruitment purposes. CAMFED has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse, discrimination and harassment in all forms. All applicants will, therefore, be subject to a comprehensive verification process, which includes background and reference checks, as well as verification of qualifications. Application details Please submit your application by Friday 10 th October