70-003 | Director Of Development

VACANCY TITLE:

Director of Development

TEAM:

Development

LOCATION:

Rotterdam, the Netherlands

LEVEL OF EFFORT:

40 hours per week

START DATE:

As soon as possible

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

March 23rd, 2025

SALARY INDICATION:

€ 125,000 – € 145,000 EUR gross yearly

WHO WE ARE

The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) is an international organization working to accelerate action on adapting to climate change. We support adaptation solutions at the international and the local levels, partnering with the public and the private sector.

Our focus is firmly on those who are most vulnerable to the effects of climate change; communities least prepared to withstand the health, social, and economic impacts of the climate emergency are our priority.

Founded in 2018, our organization is based in regional offices across key global locations. Our Europe office is located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, in the largest floating office in the world. We also have regional offices in Kenya, Ivory Coast, Bangladesh, and Beijing, as well as a dedicated knowledge and research hub in Groningen, the Netherlands.

Our work encompasses high-level policy development, research, agenda-setting and advocacy to drive faster and deeper climate adaptation. We collaborate closely with partners to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of results where they are most needed.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

The Director of Development is pivotal in ensuring GCA’s growth and financial sustainability by focusing on resource mobilization to support amongst others GCA’s flagship program, the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) concluding in 2025, and it’s extension AAAP 2.0.

You establish and deepen relationships with amongst others bilateral agencies, foundations, the private sector, and HNWI’s to secure new funding opportunities whilst putting systems and processes in place that support our resource mobilization practices.

The Development team consists of a Director of Development; Grants and Contracts Manager; Development Officer; and two Junior Grant Management Officers. The Director of Development reports to the CEO.

You work closely with amongst others the Sr. Director – Programs and Finance Lead to disseminate the impact of programmatic activities into donor reporting; and the VP External Affairs to coordinate communication with partners.

Responsibilities

• 
  Lead the strategic planning, vision, and goal setting for GCA’s funding.
• Build, shape and lead a portfolio of new funding partners.
• Ensure rigorous prospect identification, research, and networking planning.
• Lead the preparation of resource mobilization monitoring system and ensure the organization is fully aware of opportunities, gaps, and risks.
• Maintain and deepen strong relationships at the operational working level with funding partners’ organization.
• Develop clear stewardship and solicitation plans for identified key funding prospects.
• Ensure impeccable reporting to funding partners.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES

• 
  Master’s degree in International Development, Business, or a related discipline
• At least 12 years of relevant experience.
• Significant experience working in a Multilateral Development Bank or international institutions/organization.
• Strong understanding of the range of frameworks, contexts and motivators for donor funding and impact investing.
• Exceptional networking skills.
• The ability to speak persuasively and authentically towards external parties.
• A strong entrepreneurial spirit.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 
  Experience in the field of climate adaptation and/or sustainable finance.
• Experience working with the private sector; foundations; and/or HNWI’s

WHAT WE OFFER

Joining our team means contributing to our global mission on climate adaptation. You will have the opportunity to tap into the extensive expertise available at GCA and its partner organizations worldwide. Furthermore, you will play a role in shaping international policies and global action on climate change, working at the highest governmental levels, and collaborating with governments on all continents.

GCA offers a competitive salary, 25 days of paid leave, and a public transport travel card for free business commuting within the Netherlands.

At GCA, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels valued. We warmly welcome applicants from all walks of life and do not discriminate in any of our programs or activities based on race, colour, religion, sex, nationality, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Join us and contribute your unique perspective to our collective success.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in this position, please submit your motivation letter and CV by following the link https://gca.org/about-us/join-us/ before March 23rd, 2025

Our recruitment process is designed to be both engaging and insightful. It begins with a written assessment, followed by three rounds of interviews. Throughout these stages, you'll have the opportunity to connect with a diverse group of GCA team members who are eager to learn about your personality, skills, and potential. This journey also allows you to gain a deeper understanding of GCA's objectives, culture, and values. We look forward to discovering how we can achieve great things together.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. The Global Center on Adaptation also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.