MANAGER, PARTNER FUNDING

Maliasili is a dynamic organization dedicated to driving locally-led conservation impact across Africa. We empower outstanding local conservation organizations by strengthening their leadership, organizational performance, and resourcing to achieve lasting environmental and community benefits.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the end-to-end lifecycle of partner funding, from pipeline tracking to grant issuance and reporting.
• Maintain, improve, and document internal systems, SOPs, and templates related to grantmaking and partner funding.
• Consolidate and maintain accurate data on brokered, influenced, and directly managed funding flows.
• Support due diligence processes and track donor-specific reporting requirements and timelines.
• Serve as a coordination anchor for internal CAF processes, ensuring alignment across team members and functions.

Requirements

• Proven experience in operational management, grant administration, or systems development within a non-profit or conservation context.
• Strong ability to design and maintain efficient workflows, trackers, and internal dashboards.
• Excellent organizational skills with a proactive approach to identifying operational gaps and implementing solutions.
• Ability to synthesize complex data for internal decision-making, donor reporting, and leadership updates.
• Strong communication skills to facilitate collaboration between diverse teams including Portfolio, MEL, and Finance.

What we offer

• The opportunity to play a pivotal role in scaling community-based conservation across Africa.
• A collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on operational excellence and trust-based philanthropy.
• Professional growth within a highly respected organization that values innovation and local leadership.
• A fully remote work environment that supports global coordination and impact.