Head Private Sector Fundraising

The Commonwealth Secretariat is seeking a dynamic and relationshipdriven Head of Private Sector Fundraisingto help expand and diversify the organisations funding base. This role is central to strengthening the Secretariats longterm sustainability by unlocking new financing opportunities deepening partnerships and positioning the organisation as a trusted partner for donors private sector actors and development finance institutions.

The Role

You will play a leading role in shaping and delivering a comprehensive resource mobilisation strategyidentifying innovative financing opportunities cultivating highvalue partnerships and driving engagement with private sector entities regional development banks and multilateral institutions. Working closely with the Director of Resource Mobilisation and Partnerships you will research and pursue new funding avenues advocate for increased investment in the Secretariats priorities and ensure the organisation remains visible and compelling to potential partners.

You will draft funding proposals and organisational assessments lead timely and highquality donor reporting and support regular consultations that strengthen trust and alignment with partners. You will also help build internal capacity by mentoring colleagues on fundraising techniques and donor relations while raising awareness of the Secretariats work across the funding landscape.

About You

You are a strategic connector with a strong understanding of the development financing ecosystem and a proven ability to build and sustain partnerships. You bring experience in resource mobilisation private sector engagement or development partnershipsideally within an international or intergovernmental setting. You excel at crafting persuasive proposals analysing funding trends and navigating complex donor environments.

You combine strong communication skills with the ability to build trust influence stakeholders and represent the organisation with confidence. You are proactive analytical and collaborativecomfortable working across teams and engaging senior officials ministries and agencies at country level. Experience in innovative financing or development partnerships will strengthen your profile.

The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of56 independent and equal countries.

It is home to 2.5billion people and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 33 of our members are small states including many island nations.

Our member governments have agreed to shared goalslike development democracy and peace. Our values and principles are expressed in theCommonwealth Charter.

The Commonwealths roots go back to the British Empire. But todayany country can jointhe modern Commonwealth. The last two countries to join the Commonwealth were Gabon and Togo in 2022.