2026 Opportunity: ChildFund International Hiring Specialist II, Resource Mobilization – Remote Global Development Role

ChildFund International is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join its Global Impact Division as a Specialist II, Resource Mobilization. This full-time, open-ended remote position offers an exciting opportunity for development professionals with expertise in business development, grants acquisition, donor engagement, and proposal development.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in helping ChildFund secure funding that supports programs aimed at improving the lives of children and communities around the world.

About ChildFund International

ChildFund International is a leading child-focused international development organization dedicated to ensuring that children grow up healthy, educated, skilled, and safe. The organization works directly in 23 countries and extends its reach to more than 60 countries through a global network of partners.

With a strong commitment to child protection, community development, and sustainable impact, ChildFund connects children with the resources, opportunities, and institutions they need to thrive regardless of their circumstances.

The organization also maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and all forms of harm, ensuring safe environments for both employees and program participants.

About the Specialist II, Resource Mobilization Role

The Specialist II, Resource Mobilization position supports ChildFund’s global fundraising and business development efforts. Reporting directly to the Director II, Resource Mobilization, the specialist will help identify funding opportunities, coordinate proposal development processes, strengthen donor engagement efforts, and support resource mobilization strategies.

The role is designed for professionals who excel at research, proposal coordination, donor intelligence gathering, and cross-functional collaboration.

Position Details

• Position: Specialist II, Resource Mobilization
• Organization: ChildFund International
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Work Arrangement: Remote
• Division: Global Impact
• Department: Business Development
• Contract Type: Open Ended

Eligible Countries

External candidates must currently reside and possess work authorization in one of the following countries:

• Bolivia
• Ecuador
• Ethiopia
• Guinea
• Gambia
• Guatemala
• Honduras
• Kenya
• Mexico
• Mozambique
• Senegal
• Sierra Leone
• Uganda
• Zambia

Internal candidates from any ChildFund office location are also eligible to apply.

Key Responsibilities

The Specialist II will contribute significantly to ChildFund’s global resource mobilization efforts through several important functions.

Donor Opportunity Identification

Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring donor websites and funding platforms.
• Tracking grant opportunities and donor announcements.
• Conducting opportunity analysis aligned with organizational priorities.
• Sharing relevant funding opportunities with internal teams.

Business Intelligence and Research

The specialist will:

• Analyze funding trends and donor priorities.
• Conduct competitive landscape research.
• Develop donor intelligence reports.
• Support partnership opportunity assessments.

Proposal Development and Coordination

Key activities include:

• Coordinating proposal development schedules.
• Organizing kickoff meetings and review sessions.
• Managing proposal documentation and file systems.
• Drafting proposal sections and annexes.
• Supporting concept note development.
• Reviewing submissions for quality and alignment.

Pipeline Management

The role also supports:

• Resource mobilization forecasting.
• Tracking fundraising targets and metrics.
• Identifying risks and operational bottlenecks.
• Supporting portfolio diversification strategies.

Donor Engagement Support

Additional responsibilities include:

• Scheduling donor meetings.
• Preparing donor engagement materials.
• Tracking follow-up actions.
• Supporting donor cultivation efforts.

Required Qualifications

ChildFund seeks candidates with a strong background in international development fundraising and proposal management.

Applicants should possess:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum five years of experience in resource mobilization, grants acquisition, business development, or proposal development.
• Experience working within international NGO environments.
• At least two years of donor intelligence and opportunity sourcing experience.
• Experience supporting proposals for government, bilateral, multilateral, corporate, or foundation donors.
• Experience using SharePoint and CRM platforms such as Salesforce.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates who possess:

• Experience drafting successful donor proposals.
• Knowledge of US Government funding mechanisms.
• Experience with multilateral donor programs.
• Understanding of development and humanitarian programming.

Skills and Competencies

Successful candidates will demonstrate excellence in the following areas:

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft 365 proficiency.
• Strong SharePoint knowledge.
• CRM management experience.
• Excellent technical writing abilities.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Digital literacy and AI adoption capabilities.

Professional Competencies

• Team collaboration.
• Effective communication.
• Strategic thinking.
• Problem-solving.
• Decision-making.
• Resilience and adaptability.
• Results orientation.

Language Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Additional language skills are highly beneficial, particularly:

• Spanish
• French

These language capabilities can support ChildFund’s global operations and donor engagement activities across multiple regions.

Why This Opportunity Matters

Resource mobilization professionals play an essential role in securing the funding needed to deliver life-changing programs for children and families worldwide. Through effective donor engagement, proposal development, and strategic opportunity identification, the Specialist II helps ensure that ChildFund can continue expanding its impact across communities facing poverty, vulnerability, and inequality.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to global development while working remotely within an international team committed to improving children’s lives.

Career Benefits

Professionals joining ChildFund can expect:

• Fully remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to work with a respected international NGO.
• Global collaboration with diverse teams.
• Professional growth in business development and fundraising.
• Meaningful contribution to child-focused development programs.
• Exposure to major international donors and funding mechanisms.

For experienced fundraising and business development professionals seeking a mission-driven career, the Specialist II, Resource Mobilization position offers an excellent opportunity to make a lasting global impact.

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