Institutional Funding Senior Team Lead Foundations
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Job Location:
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Your mission
War Child Alliance works to protect educate and stand up for the rights of children affected by conflict. Through a global alliance of partners we deliver high-impact programmes that help children recover from war and build a safer future.
To support our growing ambitions we are seeking an experienced and strategicInstitutional Funding Senior Team Lead Foundations to play a pivotal role in securing funding from major trusts and foundations worldwide.
The Role
This is a senior leadership position within our Institutional Funding & Grants Delivery (IFGD) department. You will lead theFoundations Account Management (FAM) team and drive the development and delivery of War Child Alliances foundations funding strategy across the Alliance.
Reporting to the Global Head of Institutional Funding & Grants Delivery you will combine strategic vision with hands-on leadershipstrengthening donor relationships shaping winning funding strategies and ensuring income growth that directly enables life-changing programmes for children affected by conflict.
What you will do:
1.Coordinating and driving implementation of the IF and foundations funding strategy
- Coordinate and ensure coherence in the implementation of trust and foundations funding strategies and donor engagement plans across the Alliance.
- Proactively engage with the trusts and foundations market to maximize funding opportunities including through strategic engagement and positioning towards donors.
- Lead and coordinate proactive acquisition and sharing of donor intelligence networking and strategic engagement among donor account managers and with country regional and global teams and WCA members.
- Work with country regional and global teams and WCA members to develop compelling propositions for trusts and foundations.
- Implement fundraising activities and monitor and report on progress and results.
Result:Income growth ensured in accordance with theWCAsgrowth ambitions and targets with clear oversight of progress against agreed plans.
- Provide expert advice to country regional and global teams on donor engagement business development proposal development and submission contract management and reporting.
- Implement fundraising activities monitor and report on progress and results.
- Ensure high-quality compliant submissions and reports in collaboration with the Quality Assurance team.
- Strengthen relationships with in-country donor representatives and relevant foundation stakeholders.
Result:Higher-quality donor propositions and optimized funding performance across the Alliance.
- Supervise staff by reviewing performance quality and volume providing guidance coaching and motivation where necessary.
- Ensure the team has the appropriate manpower and qualities to realize defined goals and targets.
- Support staff development and provide a point of contact for questions and challenges.
- Foster teamwork and a positive team culture aligned with safeguarding and HR policies.
For full details of the role and responsibilities please view the complete Job Description here:
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Your profile
You will bring:
Proven foundations fundraising expertiseSignificant experience developing and maintaining relationships with large-scale trusts and foundations with demonstrated donor account management expertise particularly with major foundations.
Strategic and operational funding leadership
Demonstrated expertise in funding strategy development and operationalisation with the ability to analyse the donor environment identify trends anticipate change and work effectively in complex and evolving contexts.
Relevant INGO experience
A minimum of five years experience in a similar role within an international organisation with strong knowledge of fundraising for NGOs from foundations and an understanding of donor networks.
Team leadership and capacity building
Experience managing and supervising staff including coaching and developing others and demonstrated ability to strengthen the capacity of colleagues using a range of formal and informal methods.
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
Ability to engage diverse stakeholders diplomatically and effectively build and maintain strong networks and create opportunities with foundations that increase access to funding.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English (with French Arabic and/or Spanish as an asset) alongside strong facilitation and organisational skills.
Sector knowledge and donor market insight
Good knowledge of current developments and trends in the international aid sector and strong understanding of the foundations market globally.
For full details of the role and responsibilities please view the complete Job Description here:
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What we offer
- Location : We work with global teams with team members being based in different locations. War Child is currently operates in: Afghanistan the Central African Republic Colombia DR Congo Jordan Lebanon the occupied Palestinian territory South Sudan Sweden Syria Uganda Ukraine (soon to be registered) and Yemen. We also have offices in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Preference is given to applicants who reside and have valid working permits. War Child does not offer relocation.
- Type of Contract : Local contract with salary and secondary labour conditions based on the in-country salary scale local T&Cs will apply.
- Contract Length : until August 17 2026
Why You Should Apply
- Make a Meaningful Impact
Play a key leadership role in a globally respected child-rights organisation contributing directly to improving the lives of children and families affected by conflict through quality education and long-term sustainable change. - Shape Strategy with Real-World Impact
Lead and shape funding strategies that directly enable high-impact programmes for children in some of the worlds most challenging conflict-affected contexts. - Grow Professionally in a Global Network
Join a dynamic organisation that values learning innovation and professional development with opportunities for continuous growth through this role and War Childs global alliance. - Global Reach Local Impact
Play a pivotal role in scaling impactful programmes across multiple countries and regions working with diverse teams and partners worldwide. - Collaborative & Inclusive Culture
Work alongside passionate mission-driven colleagues in a diverse inclusive and respectful international environment that prioritises collaboration fairness and equal opportunity. - Strong Ethical & Safeguarding Commitment
Contribute to an organisation deeply committed to safeguarding accountability and ethical practicewhere the safety and wellbeing of children and adults is central to everything we do.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications (CV and motivation letter in English) byFebruary62026. We are reviewing submissions on a rolling basis so early applications are strongly recommended.
By submitting your application you certify that all of the statements made in your application are true complete and correct and are made in good faith. You understand that falsifying misrepresenting or intentionally withholding information will be grounds for rejection of your application or withdrawal of any offer of appointment or if an appointment offer has been accepted this will be ground for employment sanctions such as but not limited to instant addition you understand that you need to submit a Criminal Record Certificate and that if you fail to submit it no employment relationship can be established.
Disclaimer
By submitting your application you certify that all of the statements made in your application are true complete and correct and are made in good faith. You understand that falsifying misrepresenting or intentionally withholding information will be grounds for rejection of your application or withdrawal of any offer of appointment or if an appointment offer has been accepted this will be ground for employment sanctions such as but not limited to instant addition you understand that you need to submit a Criminal Record Certificate and that if you fail to submit it no employment relationship can be established.
Disclaimer
- Only applications received via our website are processed.
- If we appoint a suitable candidate before the given closing date we reserve the right to remove the vacancy from our website before that such a case any responses received after that time are not processed.
- It could be that during our selection process the closing date for the vacancy is extended. If so and you have not yet heard from us your application will remain active.
About us
The War Child Alliance is an international non-governmental organization committed to providing psychosocial support child protection youth empowerment programming and quality education to the children affected by armed conflict. We implement evidence-based interventions to empower key stakeholdersincluding governments educators caregivers and communitiesto foster childrens wellbeing education and work with global teams with team members being based in different locations. War Child is currently operates in: Afghanistan the Central African Republic Colombia DR Congo Germany Jordan Lebanon the occupied Palestinian territory South Sudan Sweden Syria Uganda Ukraine (soon to be registered) and Yemen. We also have offices in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Learn more about War Child and our programmes and Integrity
Our work with children and at-risk adults to keep them safe is the most important thing we do. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in all areas of our work. We have zero tolerancefor any behaviours and practices that puts children and/or vulnerable adults at risk of abuse and/or harm. All (prospective) employees will be expected to be compliant with and sign up to our Child Safeguarding policy our Code of Conduct and PSEA: Adults at Risk Policy. You can find the Child Safeguarding and Adults at Risk policy here: Integrity & Safeguarding - Home
Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB)
We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to ensuring that all our people and job applicants are treated fairly irrespective of where what or whom they were born or of other characteristics. We want to offer a safe and inclusive workplace where all our people especially those who are currently marginalised or underrepresented can be themselves at work. You can read our Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB)policy on our website and if you have any questions about our commitment to Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB)do get in touch:
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