Portfolio Manager, Private Resource Mobilization, External Relations and Communications Division - GL D - Defined Duration until December 2029
Within the External Relations and Communications Division, the Resource Mobilization Department has primary responsibility for the development and implementation of the Global Fund’s Replenishment strategy to support the mandate of the organization. The Department is responsible for the resource mobilization strategy and pledges and contributions process for public and private donors, replenishment forecasts and projections of contributions based on negotiated payment schedules. The resource mobilization strategy and departmental activities are led by the Head, Resource Mobilization Department.
In order to be successful in raising funds and to ensure that funds can be effectively deployed RMD works closely with the technical and grant management teams in the Global Fund to develop products, topical themes and other potential funding opportunities.
RMD identifies prospects for specific areas and within specific industries and develops strategies to engage and mobilize greater interest in supporting the Global Fund’s agenda. RMD also manages the existing pool of partners to retain funding for future Replenishments and also nurture them as champions to engage additional prospects.
These roles will be central to the success of the team, leading on specific portfolio development (technical themes), overseeing the development and implementation of prospect and partner management strategies and raising significant funds for the Global Fund.
The Portfolio Managers will be supported by a pool of portfolio officers.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Senior Manager or Manager, Private Resource Mobilization the Portfolio Manager, Private Resource Mobilization will:
Under the agreed private sector strategy framework support resource mobilization activities for Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNWIs), foundations and companies - identifying, under the strategy, high potential resource mobilization prospects and innovative resource mobilization models.
Generate significant funding from private sector donors, with a particular focus on Private Philanthropy (UHNWI and foundations), as well as corporates.
Build, nurture and manage the Global Fund’s Private Sector partnerships/relationships across all seniority levels of current and prospective donors.
Work closely with colleagues to develop prospect strategies to engage and motivate prospects to support the Global Fund. Including developing ambitious achievable targets for resource mobilization for the team.
Implement prospect strategies and respond to other ad hoc opportunities to mobilize significant financial resources for the Global Fund as per established targets.
Act as focal point for current and prospective donors as well as for a variety of other Global Fund stakeholders.
Devise, propose and implement detailed engagement strategies for current partners and other solutions aimed at enhancing partnerships.
Adapt engagement offering to individual donor requirements (incl. in-country and co-financing) and work closely with internal Global Fund stakeholders (in particular, Grant Management) to achieve fundraising goals.
Structure contributions, negotiate agreements (in cooperation with Legal), close deals and monitor cash flows.
Guide Portfolio Officer/s on tasks related to partnership’s management. Contribute actively to the development of the Private Sector outreach strategy and operational processes, including structuring of the value proposition and reporting etc.
Coordinate work to meet donors’ information/reporting needs.
Pro-actively coordinate high-quality delivery by internal stakeholders to donors
Develop and prepare presentations and other material for marketing and related activities
Organize and participate in high level donor visits and trips to showcase the impact of donor investments
Guide, as appropriate, research conducted…