Head of Business Development and Partnerships

6 days ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Ilifa Labantwana Full time

**Our Organisation**

Ilifa Labantwana is an organisation that supports the South African systems that enable quality early childhood development services and care, support children's caregivers, and create sustainable livelihoods for women through the care economy.

We use our deep understanding of government and technical expertise alongside evidence, collaboration, and advocacy to strengthen the early childhood development ecosystem.

**Purpose**

The Head of Partnerships and Development will drive our strategic partnerships and resource mobilisation efforts. They will foster impactful collaborations with key stakeholders and secure sustainable funding to realise our vision of quality early childhood development for all children that also supports caregivers, creates sustainable livelihoods for women.

**Key Responsibilities**

  • Fundraising and Resource Mobilisation: Develop and execute a fundraising strategy and processes to secure multi-year funding from diverse sources. Identify, engage, and steward new and existing donors. Prepare compelling funding pitches, proposals, grant applications, and reports to secure and maintain funding partnerships;
  • Partnerships Development: Develop strategic partnerships and represent our organisation at high-level stakeholder engagements, forums, and conferences to enhance visibility and impact;
  • Communication: Develop strategic messaging and positioning for funder engagement and partnerships in collaboration with our Communications Department;
  • Advocacy: Leverage partnerships to drive the early childhood development agenda and systems change through coordinated advocacy efforts;
  • Organisational Leadership and Strategic Input: Provide leadership on partnerships and fundraising within the team and contribute to overall strategy development.

**Qualifications and Experience**

  • A postgraduate degree in Development Studies, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field;
  • At least 7 years' experience in fundraising or business development within the nonprofit, corporate social investment, or public sector;
  • Successful track record of working with international donors and funding agencies; as well as securing and managing multi-year donor funding;
  • Proven experience of building and fostering strategic partnerships.

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