Position Summary
We are recruiting a Chief Growth Officer to lead our global fundraising and partnership strategy. This role is ideal for a visionary leader with a track record in income generation, who thrives in resource-constrained environments and is passionate about people-centered social impact.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement a global growth strategy aligned with VSO’s mission.
* Lead income generation across institutional donors, trust and foundations, corporates, philanthropists and individual givers.
* Cultivate strategic partnerships to expand VSO’s reach and impact.
* Explore appropriate innovative financing and generate multiple source funding plans
* Lead, inspire and manage a high performing team across VSO.
* Represent VSO at global forums and donor events.
1. Candidate Profile
* Proven experience in resource mobilisation and fundraising at scale.
* Strategic thinker with leadership experience in the not-for-profit sector
* Visionary not-for-profit leader skilled in navigating evolving development challenges and driving innovative fundraising solutions.
* Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
* Experience working in international contexts and multicultural teams.
Location
* Home based in a country where VSO can employ.
* Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in their country of residence (VSO is unable to sponsor visas or work permits).
* Significant flexibility is required on hours of work, virtual (80%) and in person engagement, with internal and external stakeholders across a range of time zones.
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Competitive– a national contract benchmarked with the local employment market for the successful applicant, with benefits pension contributions and health insurance allowance
Application Deadline: 20th November
Start Date: as soon as possible, onboarding and key personnel meetings December 2025
To apply: please submit your CV and cover letter to recruitment@vsoint.org