Public Resource Development Manager

Public Resource Development Manager

Location: Washington DC, Phoenix, AZ, or virtual in the US

Why we are different…

Talent. Faith. Thrive.

When you join Food for the Hungry (FH), you embrace God’s calling for your life and engage in work that combines your talents and faith. In the same way that FH is committed to unlocking resilience and flourishing in communities around the globe, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where our team members can thrive and grow. We believe every imaginable problem has a solution and that our contributions make a difference. FH continues to re-imagine impactful solutions to respond to the devastation of poverty globally. FH serves millions of the world’s most vulnerable people, helping them overcome poverty and injustice by collaborating with country offices to build resources, capacity, and resilience. Food for the Hungry turns Adversity into Impact. FH has harnessed the power of faith for more than 50 years. Our Heartbeat Christian values permeate throughout the organization.

A successful candidate will have the following:

FH is seeking an experienced Public Resource Development (PRD) Manager to collaborate across the organization to develop and execute a business development strategy and oversee the timely development and delivery of high-quality grant proposals. The qualified PRD Manager will have 7+ years of experience. Additionally, they will have either a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 9 years of relevant experience or master’s degree and at least 7 years of experience. They will have a proven successful track record with proposals to USAID, other USG funders, and/or other large international donors. 

•    A vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a Christian commitment to serving the poor, and in full agreement with FH’s Christian beliefs.

•    Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize, coordinate, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

•    Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team to achieve targets and exceed expectations.

•    Self-starter in a dynamic work environment.

•    Ability to build strong team relationships with HQ and field-based colleagues.

•    Strong networking and relationship-building skills.

What you’ll do…

As the PRD Manager, you will:

•    Serve as Team Leader, supervising mid- and junior-level staff and working collaboratively with the Regional Director and other members of the portfolio team to set and execute the region’s new business agenda.

•    Manage proposal development for proposals, including comprehensive pre-positioning for proposals and managing live proposals.

•    Gather technical input and competitive intelligence from country offices, technical units, subject matter specialists, and other resource persons.

•    Work with country representatives, technical leads, other staff, and consultants to conceptualize and design proposals for new projects and/or follow-on funding to current projects. 

•    Facilitate the development of strategic partnerships with other organizations and donors.

•    Maintain accurate information about business development opportunities in internal databases 

•    Lead, mentor, and manage a team of recruiters, providing guidance and support in all aspects of the recruitment process.

•    Write sections of proposals and/or full proposals as appropriate; edit and proofread proposals. 

What you’ll get…

Along with competitive pay, FH offers medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% premiums paid for employees and 50% of premiums paid for dependent coverage. We also provide a great 401k plan with a 6% employer match, vacation and wellness leave, Short-Term and Long-term Disability Insurance, 12 paid company holidays, a corporate incentive plan, and paid time off between Christmas and New Year's.

WOW us!

If you’ve got the experience we are looking for - and want to join our mission - apply today! We get a lot of resumes; help us get to know you better by following these suggestions: submit a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, answer the following questions: 

•    Why do you want to work for Food for the Hungry?

•    Based on what we are looking for, how will you meet the expectations for the role?

Safeguarding Policy

FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the Heartbeat Values and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.