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Specialist Programs Partnerships & Fundraising

Posting Country:  Congo, the Democratic Republic of the
Date Posted:  19 Mar 2026
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent

At Vodacom, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. 

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference. 
 

Purpose of the Role

The Specialist, Fundraising and Partnerships will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing strategies to secure funding and build strong partnerships that support the mission and programs of the Vodacom Foundation. This role will focus on cultivating relationships with donors, corporate partners, NGOs, and other stakeholders to maximize impact and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Develop and implement fundraising plans aligned with the Foundation’s objectives.
  • Identify and pursue new funding opportunities from corporate, institutional, and individual donors.
  • Prepare compelling proposals, grant applications, and donor reports.
  • Build and maintain strategic partnerships with NGOs, government agencies, and private sector organizations.
  • Negotiate and manage partnership agreements to ensure mutual value creation.
  • Coordinate joint initiatives that enhance the Foundation’s visibility and impact.
  • Cultivate long-term relationships with donors and partners through regular communication and engagement.
  • Organize donor events, briefings, and recognition activities.
  • Ensure timely reporting and accountability to stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with projects teams to align fundraising and partnership activities with project needs.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising and partnership initiatives.
  • Provide insights and recommendations to improve resource mobilization.

 

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Development Studies, or related field (Master’s preferred).
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in fundraising, partnerships, or resource mobilization within NGOs, foundations, or corporate social responsibility programs.
  • Proven track record in securing significant funding and managing donor relations.
  • Strong negotiation, networking, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Knowledge of the development sector and corporate philanthropy trends.

Competencies

  • Strategic thinking and planning
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
  • Project management and organizational skills
  • Results-oriented with ability to meet fundraising targets
  • Integrity, accountability, and commitment to social impact

Commitment from Vodacom

Vodacom is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognized, developed and rewarded. We believe that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of people’s individual differences - we are not only multinational but multicultural too. At Vodacom you will have access to our excellent flexible benefits programme that you would expect from any global company.

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