Associate Director, Development

Noora Health; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Noora Health seeks a senior development professional to lead fundraising operations across Africa, strengthening donor engagement and proposal development. The role requires strategic communication, team leadership, and oversight of donor materials, reports, and site visit planning.

Collaboration with programme, finance and communications is essential to demonstrate impact. With 12+ years in development or fundraising, you will manage a small, geographically distributed team and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in development, fundraising or communications.
• Experience coordinating fundraising activities with multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and review of funding proposals, donor presentations, and progress reports.
• Transform programme and financial information into persuasive donor narratives.
• Lead a geographically diverse fundraising team and collaborate with programme, finance, and communications.
• Represent Noora Health to funders and partners across Africa.

Skills

Writing & editing

Strategic communication

Project management

Relationship management

Team leadership

Data management

Google Workspace

Salesforce

International travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Google Workspace

Job description

Noora Health Is Hiring a Senior Development Professional to Lead Fundraising Operations Across Africa

Noora Health is seeking an experienced development and fundraising professional to strengthen its donor engagement and fundraising operations across Africa. The opportunity is suited to a strategic communicator and experienced team leader with a strong background in proposal development, institutional fundraising, donor reporting, and management of complex fundraising projects.

The successful candidate will oversee the quality and coordination of funder-facing materials, including funding proposals, presentations, donor reports, and site visit plans. They will also manage a small, geographically diverse team and work closely with programme, finance, and communications departments to ensure that donor communications accurately demonstrate the organisation's achievements and impact.

This is a leadership-level opportunity for professionals with at least 12 years of relevant experience in development, fundraising, or communications.

About Noora Health

Founded in 2014, Noora Health is an international healthcare organisation working to improve patient outcomes by strengthening the role of family caregivers in healthcare delivery. Its approach recognises that family members can play an important role in supporting patients during treatment and recovery. Through structured education and practical training, the organisation equips caregivers with the knowledge and skills needed to provide better care to their loved ones. Working with governments and healthcare partners in India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Nepal, Noora Health has reached more than 65 million caregivers and patients across over 16,400 healthcare facilities through its flagship Care Companion Program (CCP). The organisation reports that the programme has contributed to significant improvements in patient outcomes, including a 71% reduction in post-surgical cardiac complications, a 12% reduction in maternal complications, a 16% reduction in newborn complications, and an 18% reduction in newborn mortality within a cohort of patients.

Noora Health has received international recognition for its work, including the Skoll Foundation Award for Social Innovation and support from The Audacious Project. The organisation has also established a partnership with the World Health Organization to strengthen support for family caregivers.

About the Role

The position will play a central role in managing Noora Health's fundraising pipeline and ensuring that communication with donors and funding partners meets high standards of quality, accuracy, and professionalism. The successful candidate will oversee the development and review of funding proposals, donor presentations, progress reports, and other important fundraising documents. They will work with internal departments to obtain reliable programme and financial information and transform it into persuasive narratives that communicate the organisation's work and results. In addition to overseeing fundraising deliverables, the role involves team leadership, external representation, donor engagement, and contributing to the organisation's broader development strategy across Africa.

Key Responsibilities

1. Fundraising Pipeline and Deliverables Management

The successful candidate will oversee the preparation, review, and submission of important donor-facing materials. Responsibilities include:

• Managing the pipeline of fundraising deliverables, including proposals, funding pitches, reports, and donor site visit itineraries.
• Ensuring all submissions meet deadlines and comply with individual funder requirements.
• Reviewing proposals, presentations, and reports before submission to maintain high standards of quality, accuracy, and consistency.
• Establishing systems and timelines that help the fundraising team track upcoming deadlines, priorities, and responsibilities.
• Ensuring team members have access to updated programme results, organisational impact information, and financial data for donor communications.

2. Content Development and Donor Storytelling

The role requires excellent writing and editorial capabilities, particularly the ability to communicate complex information in a clear and convincing manner. Key duties include:

• Working with programme and finance teams to turn organisational data and programme outcomes into compelling donor narratives.
• Editing and improving fundraising materials to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
• Maintaining high standards of writing, tone, and presentation across all external communications.
• Developing reusable templates, standard organisational descriptions, and approved messaging.
• Establishing writing guidelines and best practices that improve the quality and efficiency of fundraising communications.

3. External Representation and Engagement with New Funders

The successful applicant will help strengthen Noora Health's relationships with existing and prospective funding partners. Responsibilities include:

• Representing the organisation at meetings, events, and engagements with funders across Africa.
• Supporting donor visits and coordinating the arrangements required for programme and project site visits.
• Conducting or supporting research to identify potential funding opportunities and prospective institutional partners.
• Helping establish connections with new donors and foundations.
• Communicating the organisation's mission, programmes, achievements, and impact confidently in external engagements.

4. Team Leadership and Cross-Departmental Collaboration

The role includes managing a small team and ensuring effective collaboration across different geographical and cultural contexts. The successful candidate will:

• Supervise and mentor team members, providing constructive feedback and professional development support.
• Promote a collaborative and productive working environment.
• Coordinate with programme, finance, and communications departments to gather information for donor proposals and reports.
• Build effective working relationships across geographically distributed teams.
• Contribute to the development of global fundraising strategies, organisational messaging, and development priorities.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

A Bachelor's degree is required. An advanced degree is preferred.

Professional Experience

At least 12 years of experience in development, fundraising, or communications. Demonstrated experience managing complex projects, deliverables, and competing deadlines. Previous experience supervising, managing, or mentoring team members. Experience working with international donors, foundations, or institutional funding organisations. Demonstrated ability to coordinate fundraising activities involving multiple departments and stakeholders.

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Writing and editing: Exceptional writing, proofreading, and editorial skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Strategic communication: Ability to convert complicated programme and financial information into clear, persuasive donor communications.
• Project management: Strong organisational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders.
• Relationship management: Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish trust with colleagues, donors, and external partners.
• Team leadership: Ability to guide and support a culturally and geographically diverse team.
• Data management: Confidence working with programme and financial information and collaborating with relevant departments to ensure accuracy.
• Digital proficiency: Experience using Google Workspace and Salesforce or comparable customer relationship management (CRM) platforms.
• International mobility: Willingness and ability to undertake international travel when required.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about improving healthcare outcomes and supporting family caregivers.
• Trustworthy, professional, and capable of handling confidential information.
• Self-motivated, organised, and resourceful.
• Comfortable working in environments where flexibility and independent decision-making are important.
• Culturally sensitive and interested in collaborating with people from different backgrounds.
• Collaborative while maintaining high expectations for the quality of work.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Noora Health recognises the importance of building teams that reflect different perspectives, educational experiences, and life backgrounds. The organisation welcomes applications from people of all gender identities, castes, religious practices, sexual orientations, and abilities. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.