Senior Officer, Financing Partnerships

Job Posting Organization:
The organization is the largest nonprofit dedicated to combating poverty, disease, and inequity globally. Founded on the principle that all individuals should have the opportunity to lead healthy and productive lives, the foundation emphasizes diversity among its employees to reflect the populations it serves. It offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage without premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, retirement contributions, and opportunities for employee engagement. The foundation is committed to fostering a supportive work environment that promotes both personal and professional growth.

Job Overview:
The Senior Officer, Financing Partnerships will be a key player in the Europe, Middle East and East Asia (EMEEA) team, focusing on developing and managing external financing strategies that align with the foundation's priorities. This role involves engaging with various stakeholders, including Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), philanthropic organizations, and private sector investors, to expand financing sources. The officer will be responsible for strategizing and mapping priority needs to potential capital sources, structuring opportunities, and leading collaborative deal teams to ensure successful delivery. The position requires close collaboration with various teams within the foundation, including the Philanthropic Partnerships Team and the Finance team, and will actively engage with the foundation’s Program Strategy Teams. This is a limited-term position for 24 months, based in London, and does not offer relocation support.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Senior Officer, Financing Partnerships include:

• Opportunity Development: Engage with internal teams to understand external financing needs and advise on opportunities for non-grant finance.
• Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key institutions, acting as the primary contact and ensuring partner satisfaction.
• Partnership Execution: Shape and execute partnership strategies that align with the foundation’s goals, leading collaborative deal teams to drive successful transactions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with various teams to integrate partner goals and ensure a coordinated approach to partnership management.
• Problem-Solving: Address challenges in partnerships proactively, providing solutions to strengthen relationships.
• Measurement and Reporting: Evaluate partnership performance and provide insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Sector Engagement: Represent the foundation at events and meetings to strengthen relationships and develop new partnerships.
• Leadership Support: Assist leadership in evolving external financing strategies and preparing briefs on complex topics.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an undergraduate degree, with a preference for a Master's or PhD in business, finance, science, government relations, or a related field. Extensive experience in strategizing and partnering with key institutions in EMEEA markets is essential. Candidates should have experience with development finance, managing multimillion investment portfolios, and leading financial transactions from negotiation to execution. Strong project management skills, analysis" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">financial analysis capabilities, and the ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders are also required. Excellent writing, analytical, and public presentation skills are crucial for success in this role.

Educational Background:
The position requires an undergraduate degree, with a preference for advanced degrees such as a Master's or PhD in relevant fields such as business, finance, science, or government relations. This educational background is essential to understand the complexities of financing partnerships and the development landscape.

Experience:
Candidates should have extensive experience in strategizing, pitching, and working with key institutions, including governments and DFIs, particularly in EMEEA markets. Experience in development finance and managing financial transactions is critical, along with a solid understanding of global health or development issues, especially those affecting low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Strong project management experience is also necessary, demonstrating the ability to independently develop strategies to address complex problems.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is likely essential given the international nature of the role. Additional languages relevant to the EMEEA region may be advantageous but are not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
This is a limited-term employment position for 24 months, based in London, and does not provide relocation assistance. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. The role may require international travel up to 30%. The foundation emphasizes an inclusive hiring process and is committed to providing accommodations for candidates with disabilities.