Interim Head of Fundraising

MSF Eastern Africa is looking for an Interim Head of Fundraising (Maternity Cover)

Do your skills and experience not precisely match the requirements? MSF is an organization committed to promoting diversity and equity by providing equal access to professional opportunities. We understand that women, people of color, indigenous individuals, members of the LGTB+ community, and other underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply for employment if they don't meet all the requirements. At MSF EA, we strive to create a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace. Therefore, if you're interested in this position but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the selection criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the ideal candidate for this or other positions.

Introduction

Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is an international independent medical humanitarian organisation that provides assistance to people affected by conflicts, epidemics, and natural or human-made disasters and excluded from healthcare. We provide this assistance without discrimination, irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation.

About MSF Eastern Africa

MSF Eastern Africa is the regional institutional office of MSF. It focuses on representation and networking, recruiting and supporting staff from the region, communications and fundraising, as well as working on other dossiers of importance to MSF such as Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Data Protection, mutualization, training, medical operational support and environmental health.

Rationale/Objective for Position

The Head of Fundraising is responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive fundraising programme at MSF EA and inspiring current donors, prospects, and supporters to contribute funds to the organization. This position will be hierarchically and functionally accountable to the Director of Communications and Fundraising.

This position will be hierarchically and functionally accountable to the Director of Communications and Fundraising (DCF).

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: implements and monitors a comprehensive fundraising plan to develop and grow philanthropic support from a variety of sources including individuals, corporations, and family foundations and trusts.
• Donor Engagement Strategies: Cultivates and strengthens existing donor relationships and actively pursues prospects by using multiple cultivation techniques including one-on-one meetings, events, and other fundraising touchpoints. Identifies and develops relationships with corporate entities that adhere to the parameters of the MSF EA corporate gift acceptance policy. Creates a donor pipeline and a donor journey cycle for mid and high-capacity supporters. Identifies donors and prospects for cultivation and stewardship by the General Director and other senior level leaders at MSF EA. Collaborates with the DCF in identifying and selecting members of a fundraising advisory group which will serve as a networking vehicle for high level donor giving.
• Prospecting: Researches, maintains, and develops a regional and local portfolio of individuals, foundations, and corporate prospects who have capacity and inclination for supporting MSF EA.
• Donor Communications: Ensures consistency of messaging in all fundraising communications. Leads in preparing fundraising content and materials to ensure that the information is accurate and reflects MSF’s values and principles and that all communications with donors reflect the unique and independent voice of MSF, with final oversight going to the DCF
• Fundraising Revenue: Forecasts revenue and collaborates with DCF to project expense and revenue targets for the annual MSF EA budget.
• Systems and Processes: Creates and implements KPIs and best practices for donor cultivation and stewardship. Develops and/or identifies systems for donor tracking and gift processing.
• Team Management: Manages the engagement officer and collaborates with them in stewarding donors and in organizing events that will raise the visibility of and financial support to MSF EA.
• Represents MSF EA: Develops strategic relationships within the regional fundraising and business communities to increase visibility of MSF EA and to foster financial support and networking potential. Participates in MSF EA international working groups and initiatives and develops working relationships with counterparts in specific MSF entities to advance global fundraising goals.

Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university.
• 3-5 years of progressive fundraising experience with MSF.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate in person and in writing to people from various backgrounds and experiences.
• Excellent written and spoken command of the English language.
• Ability to inspire trust and confidence in current donors and supporters.
• Initiative and a high degree of autonomy is expected combined with the ability to work well as part of a team.
• Analytical skills and experience in creating and tracking budgets.
• High level of discretion and an ethical approach to fundraising.
• A commitment to MSF’s mission and values.

Desirable

• 5+ years in fundraising with experience in creating and implementing a fundraising program.
• 3+ years’ experience in cultivating and soliciting mid-level and high-level donors.
• Knowledge of the local fundraising environment.
• Knowledge of CRM systems.
• Experience with international relief and development and/or humanitarian organizations desired.

What We Offer:

• A 10 months’ full-time employment contract through MSF East Africa Section Office in Nairobi, Kenya.
• An annual salary of EUR 48,698 at HQ Grade 11 based on a full-time appointment.
• Global benefit package; includes school fee benefit/support for dependents and other allowances ranging between EUR 620 to 1,159/month based on individual & administrative status.
• Other benefits include; 25 days of annual leave, Employer Pension contribution, Medical Insurance cover (staff and family), Relocation support for non-Kenyan residents etc based on MSF EA terms/conditions.

How to apply

• If you recognize yourself in this profile, we welcome you to apply directly via this link or from the MSF EA website, ReliefWeb, LinkedIn, or the MSF International website.
• Applicants are required to upload a Letter of Motivation + Curriculum Vitae (in English) in PDF format as one combined document.
• The closing date for applications is 10th July 2025
• Start date: July 2025