Manager of partnerships and resource attraction, fundraising, Partnerships and Investment Manager in Fond Shidna Evropa

The Eastern Europe Foundation announces a competition for the position of manager of partnerships and resource mobilization for the implementation of the program implemented by the organization.

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine.

Application deadline: until December 15, 2025.

Work format: hybrid.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Supporting the Head of CoE's external engagement strategy:
  • prepare analytics, briefings and proposals for Head of CoE meetings with donors, foundations, international organizations and the private sector sector;
  • provide a steady stream of partnership opportunities that align with the center’s strategic priorities;
  • work as a key operational pillar in fundraising and strategic negotiations.
• Develop partnerships and ecosystem relationships:
  • build and maintain relationships with donors, universities, private companies, EdTech players and investors;
  • prepare and coordinate partnership packages, cooperation concepts, memoranda and proposals;
  • accompany partnership agreements from idea to implementation.
• Attraction of resources and donor portfolio management:
  • support Head of CoE in fundraising processes - preparation of applications, intervention logic, budgets, arguments;
  • keep a map donors and partners, regularly update the pipeline of financial and non-financial opportunities;
  • prepare analytical conclusions on the potential of cooperation, conditions, risks and benefits.
• Coordination of partner projects:
  • ensure regular contact with partners and organization of working meetings;
  • monitor the implementation of agreements, terms, deliverables;
  • preparation reports, updates, presentations for partners and donors.
• Preparation of external communication and strengthening of CoE visibility:
  • prepare theses, presentations and key messages for external speeches of the Head of CoE;
  • form materials that strengthen the narrative of the center in the international environment;
  • support CoE participation in international events (WBG, UNICEF, OECD, EdTech hubs, global forums).

Qualifications and experience:

• Higher education in the fields of international relations, economics, business, innovation management, public policy, social sciences or related industry.
• 3+ years in the field of partnerships, business development, fundraising, work with donors, international cooperation or innovative projects.
• Experience in managing the full cycle of partnerships: from search and negotiations to the implementation of joint projects.
• Experience in interaction with international funds, EdTech companies, universities, donors or startup ecosystems.
• Experience in using programs: Google Workspace, CRM / partnership tools (Hubspot, Notion, Airtable), Slides / Canva for creating presentations.
• Proficiency in English at a high level for interaction with international partners.

The application for participation in the competition must contain:

• a resume in Ukrainian (or English) with an indication of the expected salary.

Competition applications:

Please submit proposals by 23:00 onDecember 15, 2025 to the e-mail address [email protected]

We reserve the right to contact only candidates who have aroused interest.