Director, Resource Mobilisation and Partnerships
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The vacancy
The Commonwealth Secretariat is the principal intergovernmental body of the Commonwealth, responsible for advancing and achieving the shared goals of the association’s 56 member governments in promoting democracy, development and respect for diversity.
The Resource Mobilisation and Partnerships Division is responsible for the planning, coordination, and implementation of Commonwealth Secretariat’s resource mobilisation, partnership and donor engagement, building through strategies and activities to promote the Secretariat’s work towards the transformation and resilience building of the Commonwealth Member States and to mobilise the financial resources, in-kind support and strategic partnerships required for that mission.
The Director of Resource Mobilisation and Partnerships implements strategies to secure funding from diverse sources, cultivates and maintains relationships with donors, oversees the development of compelling proposals, manages donor databases, monitors fundraising trends, and ensures effective reporting and financial controls to achieve the organisation's mission. The post holder will play an important and significant role in the senior management team.
Key responsibilities of the role include developing and implementing fundraising strategies; relationship management of high contribution countries; ensuring programme alignment; cultivating and expanding the donor base; and engaging with diverse funders. The successful candidate will also provide technical support, oversee proposal development, develop and produce reports, monitor and track funding, and provide strategic leadership. Please refer to the job description for full details.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to have a post graduate degree or qualification in business administration, economics, finance international relations, social or political science, or another relevant field. A minimum of fifteen years of relevant professional experience in resource mobilization and partnership is required.
Other required experience includes a strong aptitude and understanding of the communication aspects of stakeholder engagement; demonstrated experience in managing external stakeholder relationships; excellent business-oriented verbal, visual, and written communication; demonstrated experience with navigating political and strategic discussions objectively and diplomatically; and experience structuring and analysing quantitative and financial models to inform decision-making. Demonstrated people management skills and leadership ability, and previous experience in multicultural and international settings is also required.
If you feel that you are suitable for this role, please apply by submitting a CV and Covering Letter. Covering Letters should be structured to address the key criteria required in the Job Description, giving clear examples.
To join us, you must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country.
Closing date: Tuesday 23 December 2025 at 17:00 GMT
About us
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries.
It is home to 2.5 billion people, and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 33 of our members are small states, including many island nations.
Our member governments have agreed to shared goals like development, democracy and peace. Our values and principles are expressed in the Commonwealth Charter.
The Commonwealth's roots go back to the British Empire. But today any country can join the modern Commonwealth. The last two countries to join the Commonwealth were Gabon and Togo in 2022.
Vision & mission
The Commonwealth Secretariat is the intergovernmental organisation that supports member countries to achieve the Commonwealth's aims of development, democracy and peace.
We:
- are a voice for small and vulnerable states
- champion young people
- promote justice and human rights
- address threats like climate change, debt and inequality
- help grow economies and boost trade
- support decision-makers to make good laws and deliver policies
- help strengthen governance and build inclusive public institutions
- provide technical help and training
- send experts and observers to countries to give impartial advice and help solve national problems
- provide systems, software and research for managing resources.
Our vision
To help create and sustain a Commonwealth that is mutually respectful, resilient, peaceful and prosperous and that cherishes equality, diversity and shared values.
Our mission
We support member governments, and partner with the broader Commonwealth family and others, to improve the well-being of all Commonwealth citizens and to advance their shared interests globally.
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