Company Description

Amref Health Africa was founded in 1957 and has since grown to become the largest African-based international health development organisation; currently implementing more than 180 programs, reaching more than 40 million people across 35 African countries; and a staff complement of over 2,000. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Amref Health Africa has offices in ten countries in Africa – Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Guinea (Conakry), Kenya, Malawi, Senegal, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. An additional eleven advocacy and fundraising offices are located in Europe and North America. 

Amref Health Africa is driven by its vision of ‘Lasting health change in Africa’ and its mission ‘To catalyze and drive community-led and people-centred health systems while addressing social determinants of health’. We believe that the power to transform Africa's health lies within its communities, and therefore strive to ensure that health systems are not only functional but that communities are empowered to hold these systems accountable for the delivery of quality and affordable health care.

Job Description

Can be based anywhere in Europe, preferably within an Amref office (e.g. London, Paris, Madrid, Stockholm, Leiden, Rome, etc.)

 

JOB PURPOSE

The Fundraising and Development Manager provides practical support and performance oversight for Amref’s existing fundraising investments in Europe and North America. The role is focused on monitoring and analyzing performance, supporting the replication of effective fundraising approaches, and helping local teams deliver strong results in individual giving.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitoring & Reporting on Fundraising Investments

Monitor and report on the performance of approved investment cases across multiple countriesCollaborate with local fundraising teams to track delivery against KPIs and ensure return on investmentIdentify risks or delays and suggest practical adjustments where neededProvide updates and performance reports to global leadership and governance bodies

Campaigns, Tools & Product Support

Support adaptation and use of fundraising products such as donor journeys and creative materialsAssist in local testing, learning, and scaling of successful campaign modelsFacilitate the replication of effective tools and tactics across offices

Data, Learning & Benchmarking

Analyze fundraising data to understand trends in acquisition, retention, and donor valueContribute to benchmarking reports, comparative analysis, and insight sharingOrganize and support peer learning moments and internal knowledge exchangesIdentifying green field opportunities and preparing profitability models to inform new investments?

QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Economics, Fundraising or closely related field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage7-10 years of hands-on experience in managing individual giving fundraising programs, including at international levelProven experience with managing key channels including digital, face-to-face, and DRTV, and preferably also direct mail and telemarketingStrong data analysis skills; comfortable working with fundraising metrics and performance reportsExperience in adapting and rolling out fundraising campaigns or products across marketsCollaborative, practical and results-focused; able to work with different teams and culturesStrong communicator with excellent coordination and follow-through skillsFluent in English; other European languages are a plusWillingness to travel regularly within Europe/North America, and occasionally to Africa

Additional Information

Offer

A technical and impactful international fundraising role within Amref HQEmployment contract and benefits aligned with Amref Health Africa headquartersOpportunity to contribute directly to Amref’s income growth by supporting execution and learning across key fundraising markets

Please include a cover letter that highlights why you believe you are an ideal candidate for this role, along with your CV showcasing your relevant skills and experience. Kindly note that the application deadline is May 28, 2025.

Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants, all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @amref.org address.

Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.