Grant Development Manager (gn)
Grant Development Manager (gn)
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About the Project
Scale conservation impact with us.
The Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS)is an international nature conservation organization dedicated to preserving wildlife and ecosystems in protected areas and outstanding wilderness areas. FZS is therefore active in species-rich areas in Central and Eastern Europe East Africa Central and South America and Southeast Asia. Wherever national parks and wilderness areas need support FZS works closely with local communities nature conservation authorities national park administrations and other NGOs.
The Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS)is an international nature conservation organization dedicated to preserving wildlife and ecosystems in protected areas and outstanding wilderness areas. FZS is therefore active in species-rich areas in Central and Eastern Europe East Africa Central and South America and Southeast Asia. Wherever national parks and wilderness areas need support FZS works closely with local communities nature conservation authorities national park administrations and other NGOs.
About the Position
We are looking for a Grant Development Manager (gn) to join our Conservation Funding Team at our headquarters inFrankfurt am Main Germany.
In this role you will identify develop and manage partnerships with a wide spectrum of funding partners from bilateral and multilateral donors to philanthropic foundations family offices corporates and other private supporters. Together with your colleagues you will ensure that each of our conservation landscapes benefits from the most effective blend of public and private funding. This position is initially offered as a two-year contract with the option for extension or permanent employment giving you the opportunity to grow with us and shape the future of conservation funding.
In this role you will identify develop and manage partnerships with a wide spectrum of funding partners from bilateral and multilateral donors to philanthropic foundations family offices corporates and other private supporters. Together with your colleagues you will ensure that each of our conservation landscapes benefits from the most effective blend of public and private funding. This position is initially offered as a two-year contract with the option for extension or permanent employment giving you the opportunity to grow with us and shape the future of conservation funding.
Your Tasks
- Identify and assess new funding opportunities (public and private) mainly in Europe aligned with FZSs mission.
- Establish and nurture strong donor relationships aligning their funding priorities with FZS needs.
- Drive the proposal process: from internal approvals and budgeting to final submissions.
- Refine and manage the funding pipeline ensuring alignment with country program needs and financial plans.
- Support reporting and financial monitoring on opportunities gaps and donor pipelines at organizational level.
- Strengthen efficiency and standardization by supporting digital tools and processes for grant and pipeline management.
- Support capacities across country programs working closely with grant managers on the full grant cycle from opportunity identification to implementation and reporting.
Your Profile
- Higher education in biology ecology or a related field combined with experience in business management economics or finance
- At least 35 years of experience in business development fundraising or project management ideally in international development cooperation
- Strong track record in securing and managing grants with bilateral/multilateral donors and private foundations
- Ability to build trust-based relationships with diverse stakeholders
- Excellent negotiation communication and presentation skills paired with a proactive drive to secure new opportunities
- Skilled in structuring budgeting and managing complex conservation projects with established tools such as Logical Framework and Open Standards
- Fluency in German and English (oral and written); Spanish is a plus
- Analytical results-oriented and resilient with the ability to navigate complexity
- Genuine passion for conservation sustainability and community engagement
We Offer
- A meaningful role where your ideas truly make an impact and room for initiative
- A collaborative mission-driven team with international reach
- Exciting diverse projects in close collaboration with different departments
- Opportunities for professional growth and cross-cultural exchange
- Flexible working arrangements including remote work
- Flat hierarchies quick decision-making and a supportive open-minded work culture
- Exclusive perk: free access to the zoo during working hours
- All our contracts are initially limited to two years but with long-term perspectives
- Benefits such as a job ticket company pension plan and savings schemes
- 30 days of vacation plus extra days off on December 24th and 31st
Your Application
Ready to make a difference
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you we warmly invite you to apply and help shape the future of our conservation work. Please submit your cover letter CV and references conveniently via ouronline application form.
Your contact:
Linda Schultze Human Resources
Zoological Society of Frankfurt
We look forward to receiving your applicationby October 19th 2025.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you we warmly invite you to apply and help shape the future of our conservation work. Please submit your cover letter CV and references conveniently via ouronline application form.
Your contact:
Linda Schultze Human Resources
Zoological Society of Frankfurt
We look forward to receiving your applicationby October 19th 2025.
About us
Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) is an internationally operating conservation organisation based in Germany that has been supporting conservation projects in Africa South America South East Asia and Europe for many decades. Following our mission to conserve wildlife and ecosystems we are focusing on protected areas and outstanding wild places.
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Manager
Employment Type
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