Global Development Director
Spark MicrograntsRwanda • Ghana • Malawi • Uganda
Posted March 30, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Spark MicroGrants believes in a world where everyone lives with dignity and determines their own positive future. Spark works with NGO and Government partners to scale a community-driven development model in sub-Saharan Africa.
Job Description
Spark MicroGrants is seeking a Global Development Director to lead fundraising efforts and develop strategic partnerships to reach 100 million people over the next decade. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in closing significant philanthropic gifts or partnerships, with honesty, integrity, and community orientation. The role requires strategic thinking, high emotional intelligence, and strong relationship instincts.
Requirements
- 10+ years of professional experience combined with a proven track record of closing significant philanthropic gifts or partnerships
- Honesty, integrity, and community orientation to your work
- Demonstrated ability to build, manage, and advance a fundraising pipeline from prospecting through close
- Strategic thinking paired with a strong bias toward action and results
- High emotional intelligence and strong relationship instincts
- Comfort operating independently in a senior, externally facing role
