Development Manager

About the role

The Development Manager will lead and coordinate fundraising initiatives aimed at diversifying and growing the organization’s funding base. The role is responsible for developing compelling funding proposals, managing a high-quality donor stewardship program, and maintaining a strong and well-organized funding pipeline. As a hands-on position with significant ownership, the Development Manager plays a central role in securing resources to support the organization’s growth and next phase of scale.

Location: Remote

Reports to: Director of Global Communications & Development

Terms of Engagement: One-year renewable contract

Start Period : August 2026

About Jacaranda Health

Jacaranda Health’s mission is to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes in the public health system. Through innovative AI-driven technology and human-centered solutions, we partner with governments to scale impactful, data-driven interventions. These solutions include PROMPTS, an AI-enabled platform for mothers, and MENTORS, a facility-based training program equipping frontline nurses with lifesaving skills and knowledge. Our innovations and partnerships have reached over 3 million women across 1,100+ health facilities. As we expand across Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana, we are looking for dynamic leaders with a passion for impact to help us transform the future of maternal health. 

Jacaranda Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from qualified candidates regardless of race or ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristics.

About the team

The Communications team drives Jacaranda Health’s visibility, strategic positioning, and resource mobilization efforts across the organization. The team leads external communications, storytelling, donor engagement, fundraising, and brand management to strengthen Jacaranda’s impact and sustainability as we scale across Africa.

The team works at the intersection of strategy, partnerships, and storytelling — translating complex maternal and newborn health interventions into compelling narratives that inspire funders, governments, and partners to invest in transformative healthcare solutions. This includes leading high-quality fundraising proposals, donor stewardship, digital and media communications, organizational branding, and thought leadership initiatives.

What You’ll Do:

1. Proposal Development and Writing

• Lead the writing and coordination of high-quality proposals, concept notes, and expressions of interest across funding types, from foundations to bilaterals and multilaterals.

• Work with program and country teams to translate our work into compelling narratives and well-structured asks that open new revenue streams.

• Research prospective funders and develop targeted positioning as we diversify beyond our current funder base.
  

2. Donor Stewardship

• Develop and drive a proactive stewardship strategy that keeps funders engaged and informed between reporting cycles, strengthening relationship continuity.

• Prepare senior relationship leads with the briefing materials and talking points they need for every significant funder conversation or visit.

• Own the formal reporting calendar across our portfolio: coordinating inputs, drafting narrative and data-heavy reports, and ensuring delivery on time and to a high standard.
  
  

3. Pipeline Management

• Track and manage our RFP pipeline, ensuring we respond to the right opportunities with the right level of investment.

• Maintain clear records of funder relationships, deadlines, and next steps across our portfolio.

• Help the team prioritise BD time, balancing ambition with focus as we grow.

Who you are:

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, International Relations, Marketing, or a related field.

• A postgraduate qualification in Fundraising, Project Management, Business Development, or a related discipline will be an added advantage.

• 4 -7 years of experience in fundraising, development, and/or partnerships 
  

Skills and Competencies:

• An exceptional writer who can adapt across funder types and formats without losing clarity or quality.

• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a complex, multi-funder environment.

• Knowledge of donor compliance requirements, particularly with major foundations and institutional funders.

• Familiarity with CRM tools and development operations.
  

Why Jacaranda Health?

• Mission-driven work: Impact the lives of millions of mothers and babies.

• Innovation-forward thinking: Work with cutting-edge technology in maternal and newborn health.

• High-growth organization: Be part of a rapidly scaling national and global team.

• People-centric culture: Collaborate with an ambitious, passionate, and supportive team.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their applications through this link  Development Manager.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submission is encouraged. Hard-copy applications will not be accepted. The final deadline for submission is 23rd June 2026.