Resource Mobilization & Partnerships Lead – Pacific

About the role

The Resource Mobilisation & Partnerships Lead (Pacific) will develop and implement strategies to secure funding and resources for Plan International’s programmes across the Pacific region. Reporting to the Head of Resource Mobilisation‑APAC, the role requires proactive networking and high‑quality proposal development.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop a funding pipeline, tracking opportunities and leading bid preparation.
• Lead the development of competitive proposals for institutional donors, foundations and corporate funders.
• Build and maintain relationships with donors, partners, government agencies and consortium members.
• Coordinate multi‑country or consortium proposals, ensuring technical, programme and finance inputs are integrated.
• Provide organisational learning on resource mobilisation best practices and support capacity building.

Required profile

• Minimum five years of experience in international development, humanitarian action, resource mobilisation or partnership development.
• Proven success in developing competitive proposals for institutional donors and experience coordinating complex multi‑country bids.
• Established networks across the Pacific development sector or ability to rapidly build credible relationships.
• Understanding of donor priorities, funding mechanisms and compliance expectations.
• Willingness to travel within the Pacific as required.

Required skills

• Excellent proposal writing, editing and synthesis abilities.
• Strong relationship‑building, networking, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Project management capability to handle multiple bids, contributors and deadlines.
• Commercial awareness regarding budgets, cost recovery and funding risk.
• Fluent written and spoken English with confidence presenting to senior stakeholders.