Programme and Institutional Funding Manager
Ripple Effect | Post type: jobs October 1, 2025 - Deadline 10/10/2025 | NumberOfPosition [1]

Ripple Effect Overview

Ripple Effect is a growing and dynamic international development charity providing training and ongoing support to smallholder farmers across six African countries. We equip communities to transform their lives and protect the planet, in line with our vision of a confident, thriving and sustainable rural Africa.

Programme and Institutional Funding Manager

Job code: PFE042

Salary:Burundi- 51,074,633

Rwanda- 23,638,566

Kenya- 2,693,954

Hours: Full time – 40 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Burundi/Rwanda/Kenya (Hybrid)

About the role

The Program and Institutional Funding Manager (PIFM) will work within a global fundraising team with members in the UK and Africa.

The role is responsible for securing income from institutional donors (including governments, multi-lateral banks, agencies and major foundations), developing and managing strong and mutually beneficial relationships with funding partners, and delivering timely, insightful reports.

You will work with Country Directors to shape business development plans, including identifying and prioritising potential partners and donors.

Strong written and spoken English language skills are essential and proficiency in local languages, particularly French, are desirable.

About Us

Established in 1988 (as Send a Cow), Ripple Effect is a dynamic and passionate international development charity on a mission to create a powerful and lasting impact. Our vision is to see a rural Africa that is confident, thriving, and sustainable, with a growing economy and higher living standards for all. At Ripple Effect, we've honed our focus on three critical areas: Sustainable Agriculture, Gender and Social Inclusion, and Enterprise Development. Through these pillars, we're dedicated to combating poverty and nurturing a vibrant, thriving African landscape that will thrive for generations to come.

About you

Join our passionate team and play a pivotal role in securing crucial funding that directly powers our life-changing work with smallholder farmers.

We are seeking a proactive and skilled fundraiser who can build meaningful partnerships and tell compelling stories of impact.

You will lead complex funding applications with institutional donors, collaborating closely with our programmatic teams and on-the-ground partners across Africa, to secure large-scale contracts.

We're looking for a natural connector who can also foster relationships with local philanthropists and private sector leaders. You’ll have a flair for transforming data into persuasive narratives and be able to confidently present our case for funding to a range of prospective donors and audiences.

Your proactive approach, attention to detail, and commitment to the Ripple Effect mission will drive the success of a dynamic and collaborative global team.

What We Offer

As well as a rewarding career with a global charity, you’ll get access to a wide range of benefits, including;

Pension
Medical insurance for yourself and dependents
Generous annual leave
Training and development opportunities to personally grow and learn in the role
A supportive working environment that champions wellbeing and support

How to apply

If you feel you have the qualities, passion, skills, and experience to fulfil this varied, rewarding, and vital role, we would love to hear from you.

Submit your application form to the following email address: Recruitment@rippleeffect.org using PFE 042 Programme and institutional Funding Manager in the subject line.

For the details on Job descriptions, Application forms, etc. please check this
link:https://rippleeffect.org/careers/africa/programme-and-institutional-funding-manager-burundi-rwanda-kenya/

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed, and Ripple Effect seeks references and conducts background checks before confirming any candidate in a role offered.

Key dates

Closing date – 5pm Friday 10th October 2025.

Start date – as soon as available

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