Portfolio Manager, Private Resource Mobilization

About the role

The Global Fund's Resource Mobilization Department, within the External Relations and Communications Division, is responsible for the Replenishment strategy, pledges and contributions from public and private donors, and for forecasting contributions. The Portfolio Manager, Private Resource Mobilization reports to the Senior Manager or Manager, Private Resource Mobilization, and leads specific portfolio development (technical themes), prospect and partner management strategies, and raises significant funds. The role is defined duration until December 2029.

Key responsibilities

• Support resource mobilization for UHNWIs, foundations and companies, identify high-potential prospects and innovative models, and generate funding from private philanthropy and corporates
• Build and manage relationships with private sector donors at all seniority levels, and guide portfolio officers on partnership management
• Develop prospect strategies, set ambitious targets, and implement them and ad hoc opportunities to raise funds
• Act as focal point for donors and stakeholders, adapt engagement offers to donor needs (including in-country and co-financing), and negotiate agreements with Legal
• Structure contributions, close deals, monitor cash flows, and implement risk assessment and mitigation strategies
• Lead thematic or RM product agendas with Technical Team leads, coordinate theme working groups, and report on progress
• Prepare marketing materials, organize high-level donor visits, and coordinate donor reporting

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Masters level) or first degree plus at least 10 years of relevant post-first-degree experience
• At least six years of professional experience in the private sector or private-sector fundraising, with sales and marketing experience
• Successful international relationship management track record, expertise in finance and banking, and understanding of development cooperation
• Desirable: experience in a developing country, previous philanthropic fundraising, understanding of global health and the three target diseases, and grant development or loan management experience
• Excellent English, preferably with good working French; other languages are an asset

Required skills

• Advanced sales and marketing skills and relationship management
• Communication and presentation skills
• Functional competencies: building relationships, flexibility, helicopter view, impactful communication, proactive approach and problem solving