About WaterAid

WaterAid Liberia has recently completed its 2023-2028 Country Programme Strategy (CPS) which sets a 5-year building block towards delivering a more influencing-led programme over the strategy period. This new CPS does not only build on progress from previous CPS but also outlines key shifts in strategic focus required for a more catalysed change to achieve maximum impact from our work in Liberia.  Join WaterAid as Funding Manager to change usual for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.

About the Team

The WaterAid Liberia team will support fundraising and the building of partnerships with donors, government, private sector, and civil society organizations as well as ensure compliance to donor requirements for the effective management of secured grants.

About the Role

The Funding Manager will support the Country Programme (CP)’s efforts at forging strategic partnerships, mobilizing adequate financial resources, and properly managing grants from diverse sources. In particular, the role will lead development of a fundraising strategy for the Country Programme; gather and analyze strategic donor intelligence; build effective liaisons with academia, private, for profit and non-profit entities, and multilateral/bilateral funding institutions that will translate into project development and funding of projects. The role will also be responsible for ensuring that project implementation and reporting are in compliance with donor contract conditions, etc. The post holder will be expected to build strong and effective collaborations with colleagues in WaterAid Liberia, WaterAid West Africa Region, WaterAid International Member Countries, Partner Organizations, and a wide range of stakeholders to achieve success 

You’ll also: 

• Develop the fundraising strategy and plans required to deliver WaterAid Liberia’s overall strategy. 

• Maintain close and effective collaborations with WaterAid Liberia colleagues, WaterAid member fundraising teams, the Regional Funding Manager, and Global Funding Managers to scope opportunities to meet WaterAid Liberia funding requirements and coordinate development and implementation of the plans to realize the opportunities.

• Work collaboratively, and support and challenge the Programmes, Finance, and People Teams and Partners to ensure all contractual funding requirements are met and delivered on time. Keep up to date with local and international donor policies and communicate these as widely as required.

• Identify through early warning mechanisms, potential risks and work with other CP team members to develop and implement risk management plans for donor-contract funded programmes; escalate any major risk issue to SMT as may be necessary with recommendations of an appropriate course of action.

• In collaboration with colleagues, assure good relationship with Funders is maintained by WaterAid Liberia. Act as the main point of contact for the Funder, Regional Funding Manager, Global Fundraising Managers, and member country fundraising teams by responding to queries in a timely effective manner.

• Contribute actively to building a culture of learning and knowledge management across the organization. Encourage effective documentation and sharing of learning through workshops, seminars, exposure visits, sharing meetings, etc

Requirements

To be successful, you’ll need: 

• Ability to develop and review complex proposal budgets. 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Including excellent report-writing skills, and the ability to communicate information and ideas effectively.

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills with experience of developing and cultivating business development contacts and relationships.

• University/Masters level degree in International Development, Business, Marketing, or other related discipline.

• Minimum of five (5) years post-qualification work experience of which at least three (3) years should be in the management of institutional funding especially with leading donors.

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How to Apply: Click ‘Apply’ to upload your CV and Cover Letter. 

Closing date: Applications will close 12:00 pm UK time on 16 May 2025.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well. 

Benefits

As an organisation WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. So, in addition to our inspiring global mission and engaging work environment, we have a generous benefit package to help you take care of your health, happiness and wellbeing. Further benefits information is available from the country of application.

Our Commitment:

Our People Promise:

We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have.  We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.    

Equal opportunities:

We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding:

We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.