About the job
IDA Mission
The Infectious Disease Alliance (IDA) is a global public health advocacy organisation committed to strengthening the collective response to infectious diseases. IDA brings together civil society organisations, scientific societies, patient associations and other stakeholders across human, animal and environmental health to advance prevention, treatment and control of infectious diseases through a One Health approach.
IDA works to strengthen civil society representation in global health decision-making, advance health equity and access, promote resilient health systems, and mobilise action and resources for infectious disease priorities.
Organisational Context
IDA is a growing international alliance operating through a global network of experts, volunteers, partners and specialised committees.
As IDA strengthens its institutional presence, developing sustainable institutional funding is a strategic priority. IDA seeks to expand engagement with governments, development agencies, multilateral organisations, global health institutions and other public-sector funding mechanisms.
This is a voluntary, unpaid position contributing to IDA's organisational development and resource mobilisation efforts.
Reporting Lines
Reporting lines will be established based on the seniority, experience and profile of the selected candidate and the evolving structure of IDA's Fundraising function.
The role will work closely with IDA leadership and relevant colleagues across Fundraising, Partnerships, Policy, Finance and Communications.
Role
Lead the development of IDA's public and institutional funding pipeline, including government, bilateral and multilateral opportunities, institutional grants and strategic implementing partnerships.
Responsibilities
Identify and monitor funding opportunities from governments, ministries, bilateral agencies, multilateral institutions, global health organisations and other institutional donors.
Build and manage a structured pipeline of grants, calls for proposals, tenders and institutional partnership opportunities.
Analyse donor strategies, eligibility requirements and funding priorities and advise IDA on opportunities with strong strategic alignment.
Lead or coordinate expressions of interest, concept notes, grant applications and technical proposals.
Translate IDA priorities into fundable programmes, deliverables, workplans, budgets and results frameworks.
Identify opportunities for IDA to participate in consortia, implementing partnerships and collaborative funding proposals.
Develop relationships with institutional donors, potential implementing partners and consortium partners.
Coordinate with Finance and relevant teams to ensure proposals meet donor requirements for budgets, compliance, monitoring and reporting.
Track developments in global health financing and institutional funding and provide strategic intelligence to IDA leadership.
Contribute to strengthening IDA's internal grant-development and grant-management processes.
Requirements
Academic Qualifications
University degree in international development, global/public health, international relations, public policy, economics, public administration, development studies or another relevant discipline.
Advanced degree is desirable but may be compensated by substantial relevant professional experience.
Languages
Excellent written and spoken English.
French is highly desirable.
Additional internationally relevant languages are an asset.
Other Eligibility Requirements
Demonstrated experience in institutional fundraising, grants, donor relations, international development or resource mobilisation.
Experience engaging with government, bilateral, multilateral or other institutional donors.
Demonstrated experience developing institutional funding applications or proposals.
Ability to work effectively in an international and multicultural environment.
Availability and willingness to contribute to IDA on a voluntary, unpaid basis.
Technical Capabilities
Strong knowledge of government, bilateral and multilateral funding mechanisms.
Demonstrated ability to identify and assess calls for proposals, grants and institutional funding opportunities.
Excellent proposal-development and grant-writing capabilities.
Understanding of donor compliance, budgeting, results frameworks, monitoring and reporting.
Ability to interpret donor strategies and position IDA effectively for relevant opportunities.
Experience with consortia, implementing partnerships and multi-partner proposals is highly desirable.
Knowledge of global health financing and major global health and development institutions is highly desirable.
Knowledge of infectious diseases, One Health, health systems or health equity is an asset.
Behavioural Capabilities
Strategic and analytical thinking.
Excellent writing and synthesis skills.
Strong stakeholder and relationship-management capabilities.
Confidence engaging senior institutional counterparts.
Collaborative and cross-functional approach.
Strong organisation and ability to manage competing deadlines.
Persistence and resilience.
Integrity, accountability and sound judgement.
What we offer
What We Offer:
An opportunity to join a dynamic and impactful global health organization.
A flexible, remote-friendly, part-time engagement.
A collaborative and mission-driven working environment.
The chance to lead and mentor a motivated, international fundraising team.
How to Apply
Submit your CV and a brief cover letter via the application form here in the buttom of this page (Click Apply Now). In your cover letter, share your motivation for applying and how your experience aligns with this senior volunteer role.
For questions, contact us at hr@id-alliance.org
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and we encourage early submissions.