2026 Call for Applications: International Fundraising & Resource Mobilization Consultant | Amal Healing & Advocacy Center (AHAC)
The humanitarian and development sector continues to face major financial challenges as international funding becomes increasingly competitive. Women-led organizations working in conflict and refugee settings are especially affected by reductions in humanitarian support across global crisis regions. In response, many organizations are investing in stronger fundraising systems and strategic donor engagement to secure long-term sustainability.
A recent consultancy opportunity announced by Amal Healing & Advocacy Center demonstrates the growing importance of fundraising professionals in humanitarian operations. The organization is seeking an International Fundraising & Resource Mobilization Consultant to help strengthen donor engagement, develop funding strategies, and prepare donor-ready proposals for international partners.
The consultancy highlights how resource mobilization expertise has become one of the most valuable skill sets within the non-profit and humanitarian sectors in 2026.
Why Humanitarian Organizations Need Fundraising Experts
Humanitarian organizations depend heavily on grants and donor funding to maintain essential programmes. As global crises continue expanding, competition for donor resources has intensified significantly.
Organizations are now seeking professionals who can help them:
- Identify new donor opportunities
- Build long-term funding strategies
- Diversify financial support
- Develop competitive proposals
- Improve institutional sustainability
- Strengthen donor relationships
The consultancy at AHAC focuses on helping the organization move beyond short-term funding gaps by creating a more structured and sustainable fundraising approach.
Women-led and refugee-led organizations often face additional barriers when accessing large international grants. Resource mobilization consultants help bridge this gap by aligning organizational goals with donor priorities and funding frameworks.
The Role of Amal Healing & Advocacy Center
Amal Healing & Advocacy Center (AHAC) is a Syrian women-led organization supporting vulnerable communities in Syria and Türkiye. Since its establishment, the organization has focused on programmes related to:
- Legal aid
- Psychosocial support
- Case management
- Gender-based violence prevention
- Women’s political empowerment
- Transitional justice
The organization’s work reflects the critical role women-led NGOs play in humanitarian response and social protection.
However, like many grassroots organizations, AHAC has been affected by the global humanitarian funding contractions of 2025 and 2026. This consultancy is part of the organization’s effort to strengthen institutional resilience and secure diversified donor support.
Resource Mobilization Is Becoming a Strategic Priority
Fundraising is no longer viewed as a simple administrative responsibility. Modern humanitarian organizations now treat resource mobilization as a strategic function directly connected to organizational growth and programme continuity.
The selected consultant will help AHAC conduct:
- Donor landscape analysis
- Funding opportunity mapping
- Proposal development
- Resource mobilization planning
- Capacity-building support
These responsibilities show how fundraising professionals are increasingly expected to contribute to long-term organizational strategy rather than only writing proposals.
International NGOs and local organizations alike are now investing in systems that improve donor tracking, funding pipeline management, and strategic positioning within the humanitarian sector.
Proposal Development Remains a Valuable Skill
One of the most important aspects of the consultancy involves drafting donor-ready proposals and concept notes. Proposal writing remains one of the highest-demand skills in the humanitarian and development industry.
Strong fundraising professionals understand how to:
- Translate humanitarian challenges into compelling narratives
- Design logical frameworks
- Develop theories of change
- Build donor-compliant budgets
- Present measurable impact indicators
- Align projects with donor priorities
Organizations increasingly rely on high-quality proposal writers to compete successfully for limited funding opportunities.
The consultancy specifically seeks candidates with experience securing grants from major donors such as:
- UN Women
- UNHCR
- UNFPA
- EU/ECHO
- GIZ
- SIDA
- NORAD
- Women’s funds and private foundations
This reflects the growing specialization within humanitarian fundraising careers.
Remote Humanitarian Consultancy Opportunities Continue Expanding
The humanitarian sector’s transition toward remote work has created more international consultancy opportunities than ever before. Organizations can now collaborate with experts across multiple countries without requiring physical relocation.
Remote consultancies offer several benefits:
- Access to global expertise
- Flexible working arrangements
- Lower operational costs
- Increased inclusion of diaspora professionals
- Faster collaboration across regions
For experienced fundraising professionals, this shift creates opportunities to support humanitarian organizations globally while working independently.
The AHAC consultancy is expected to run for approximately 2.5 months between June and August 2026 and focuses heavily on strategic donor engagement within the Syria and Türkiye humanitarian context.
Skills Needed for International Fundraising Careers
Professionals seeking careers in humanitarian fundraising and donor relations can improve their competitiveness by developing technical and sector-specific expertise.
Important skills include:
- Grant writing
- Donor research
- Budget preparation
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Strategic communication
- Humanitarian programme design
- Stakeholder engagement
- Knowledge of institutional donor systems
Experience working with women-led organizations, refugee programmes, or gender-based violence initiatives is also highly valuable in specialized humanitarian funding environments.
How to Apply for the Consultancy
Interested consultants are required to submit several documents, including a cover letter, CV, technical proposal, financial proposal, and writing samples.
Applications must be submitted in English to the following email address:
Applicants should use the subject line:
Application – International Fundraising Consultant
The opportunity represents an important career pathway for experienced fundraising professionals seeking to support women-led humanitarian organizations while contributing to sustainable social impact initiatives in conflict-affected regions.
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