Institutional Funding Strategic Partnerships Account Manager (Maternity Cover)

YOUR MISSIONAs the Institutional Funding & Strategic Partnerships Account Manager, you will play a key role in securing institutional funding for the War Child Alliance, supporting the organisation’s financial sustainability and enabling positive outcomes for children affected by conflict. Reporting to the IFSP Senior Team Lead, you will build and manage strong relationships with bilateral and multilateral donors, grow income from existing and new funding markets, and support high-quality grant cycle management. Working closely with colleagues across the Institutional Funding & Grants Delivery team, fundraising members, and country, regional, and global teams, you will bring strong initiative, strategic thinking, and analytical problem-solving skills, with a direct impact on organisational performance, partnerships, and reputation.What you will do:* Manage the institutional funding accounts, including tracking opportunities, maintaining donor data, grants data, and contribute to account management strategies and departmental processes. * Assist with donor prospecting and relationship management by researching institutional donors, preparing and updating donor profiles and briefing notes, and support engagement with key stakeholders and partners. * Contribute to market research and analysis to identify new donor opportunities, monitor sector trends, and support the diversification of institutional funding. * Provide research, coordination, and logistical support for strategic partnerships, including preparing background information, supporting meetings, and maintaining partnership records. * Contribute to a collaborative team culture, uphold safeguarding standards, and support team priorities and organisational objectives.To learn more about the role, please review the Job Description.YOUR PROFILEExperience:* At least 5 years of experience in administrative support, program coordination, or research within an NGO, development, or humanitarian setting. * Experience with donor engagement, fundraising, and grant management in development and humanitarian sector.Knowledge:* Strong understanding of international aid and institutional donor environment, with experience working with the EU, multilateral system (UN organizations) and donor governments. * Knowledge of project management and organizational tools.Skills:* Strong organizational and multitasking skills. * Excellent verbal and written communication in English, with proficiency in French or another relevant language as a plus. * Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM systems such as Salesforce.Education:* Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as international development, business administration, or public policyWHAT 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, 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. 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&C's will apply. * Contract Length : 9 months - Maternity Cover. * Preferable start date : 9th March 2026.Why You Should Apply* Meaningful Impact : Contribute directly to improving the lives of children and families affected by conflict through quality education and long-term, sustainable change. * Professional Growth: Join a dynamic organisation that values learning, innovation, and professional development, with opportunities for capacity building and growth through the role and War Child’s global network. * Global Reach : Play a key role in scaling a ground-breaking programme across multiple conflict-affected contexts worldwide. * Collaborative & Inclusive Culture : Work alongside passionate, mission-driven colleagues in a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace that prioritises safety, fairness and equal opportunity for all.HOW TO APPLYQualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications (CV and motivation letter in English) by February 19, 2026. 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 dismissal. In 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 date. In 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.Apply for this jobAbout usThe 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 stakeholders—including governments, educators, caregivers, and communities—to foster children’s wellbeing, education, and self-determination. 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, 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 https://www.warchild.net/Safeguarding 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 tolerance for 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 - HomeJustice, 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: [email protected] for this job