Action Education is a development-through-education NGO that has been ensuring access to quality education for the most marginalized populations, whose rights are violatedparticularly children - for 45 years, so that they can take control of their own development and contribute to a more peaceful and sustainable world.
Based on the values of dignity, inclusion, and integrity, and on principles of transparency, accountability, and solidarity, and thanks to the support of its sponsors and donors, it currently carries out projects in 13 countries in Africa, Asia, and Europeincluding Francereaching more than 1 million people.
In recent years, the organization has carried out major structural changes in both its operational management and governance. The foundations for this significant transformation have now been laid, and its practical implementation has begun.
Context:
In an international landscape marked by a drastic decline in Official Development Assistance (ODA), Action Education aims to develop an ambitious strategy for expanding its private resources.
Within this framework, we are seeking a Head of Philanthropy and International Private Partnerships on a permanent contract, capable of diversifying and significantly increasing private revenue from global philanthropy. If you are curious and determined, and wish to thrive in a stimulating environment while contributing to a meaningful cause, join us!
Missions:
Under the supervision of the International Director of Communication and Resource Development, the Head of Philanthropy and International Private Partnerships will be primarily responsible for diversifying and significantly increasing private income (France, Switzerland, India, and new international markets) to support the organization's programs. He/She will develop a strategy aligned with Action Education's overall strategy, serving the people and projects supported, and in accordance with the organization's vision, mission, and values, according to the defined priority regions (Europe and/or Asia and/or Africa) and the objectives to be achieved.
More specifically, the role will involve:
● Defining an ambitious private fundraising strategy in France, Switzerland, and internationally:
- Philanthropy Strategy: Identifying, cultivating, and soliciting philanthropists and family offices for transformative donations;
- Corporate & Foundation Partnerships: Co-creating sustainable strategic alliances (sponsorship, skills sharing, impact investing, etc.);
- International Coordination: Harmonizing private fundraising efforts across our country offices (Europe/Asia/Africa) and optimizing synergies, tools, and processes;
- Financial Engineering: Developing innovative financing mechanisms related to educational challenges;
- Building loyalty with private partners and nurturing relationships (communication tools, agreements, reporting, progress reports, site visits, etc.).
● Managing the private partnerships team (4 people):
- Preparing the annual action plan and budget, implementing it, and ensuring reporting;
- Monitor the team's missions and ensure their progressive skills development;
- Ensure effective coordination with other International Departments, particularly the Institutional Funding Unit.
● Participating in the organization's activities.