Manager - Emergency Response and Donor Relations

1. Project Management & Coordination

• Act as the central coordination point across multiple internal functions (e.g., resource mobilisation, health programmes, communications, strategy, and legal teams).
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and governance processes to ensure alignment and timely delivery of key initiatives.
• Track deliverables, monitor implementation progress, and ensure effective follow-up on decisions and actions.
• Support the preparation of high-level governance materials for senior leadership and committees.

2. Donor Engagement & External Relations

• Lead the development of strategic donor engagement plans, including briefing materials, messaging, and responses to funding partners.
• Serve as a focal point for consolidating information and managing donor queries during crisis situations.
• Proactively engage with key donors and investors to strengthen positioning and support fundraising objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional inputs to streamline stakeholder engagement and reduce operational burden on technical teams.
• Support the preparation of materials for high-level events, forums, and investor engagements.

3. Strategic Analysis & Scenario Planning

• Conduct scenario planning for potential crisis evolution and assess implications for funding needs and resource allocation.
• Analyse quantitative and qualitative data to identify risks, opportunities, and strategic options.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership to inform decision-making.

4. Reporting, Compliance & Governance

• Oversee donor reporting processes during and after emergency responses.
• Ensure compliance with donor agreements and funding conditions in collaboration with legal and finance teams.
• Prepare comprehensive reports for governance bodies, including lessons learned from crisis response activities.
• Contribute to the preparation of periodic reviews of financing mechanisms and frameworks.

5. Partnerships & Financing Innovation

• Collaborate with international financial institutions and development partners on emerging financing mechanisms.
• Monitor external developments in crisis financing frameworks and assess opportunities for alignment.
• Contribute to broader organisational strategies related to preparedness and response financing.