Associate Director, Development

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Remote role, based in Africa (country flexible)
Team: Development / Fundraising
WHO WE ARE
Noora Health’s mission is to improve outcomes and strengthen health systems by equipping family caregivers with the skills they need to care for their loved ones. Founded in 2014, Noora Health turns hospital hallways and waiting rooms into classrooms by tapping into the most compassionate resources available for the patient’s care: their own family.
With support from governments and partners in India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Nepal, Noora Health has trained more than 65 million caregivers and patients across 16,400+ facilities using their flagship caregiver education and training curriculum, the Care Companion Program (CCP).
In a cohort of patients, the CCP reduced post-surgical cardiac complications by 71%, maternal complications by 12%, newborn complications by 16%, and newborn mortality by 18%.
Noora Health is an Audacious Project Grantee and received the Skoll Foundation Award for Social Innovation. To learn more, watch our TED Talk, Skoll feature, or read about our partnership with the World Health Organization.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
We are seeking a detail-oriented, emotionally intelligent development professional to lead the management and quality of our funder-facing pipeline across Africa. This role sits at the center of our fundraising engine, ensuring that every proposal, pitch, report, and donor touchpoint reflects the caliber, clarity, and impact of our work. The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer and editor who can translate complex programmatic and financial data into compelling narratives, while also managing and developing a small, cross-cultural team.
Pipeline & Deliverables Management
Manage the pipeline of funder-facing deliverables, including proposals, pitches, reports, and site visit itineraries, ensuring deadlines and funder requirements are consistently met
Review and refine all funder-facing deliverables prior to submission to ensure quality, accuracy, and alignment with funder expectations
Build and maintain systems and timelines that give the Fundraising team visibility into upcoming deliverables and priorities
Ensure the Fundraising team has consistent, reliable access to up-to-date impact and financial data to inform donor communications
Content Development & Storytelling
Partner with program and finance teams to translate data and outcomes into clear, compelling narratives for donors and partners
Uphold a high bar for writing quality, tone, and accuracy across all donor-facing materials
Develop and maintain templates, boilerplate language, and best practices to improve consistency and efficiency across the team
External Representation & New Funders
Represent Noora Health externally at Africa-based meetings, events, and with funders as needed
Support donor visits and engagement activities, including coordinating logistics for site visits
Support prospecting research to help Noora develop connections with prospective new funders
Serve as a knowledgeable, credible voice on Noora Health's work and impact in external settings
Team Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Lead a small team, providing mentorship, feedback, and professional development support
Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture across a geographically and culturally diverse group
Work closely with program, finance, and communications teams to gather the information and materials needed for donor-facing content
Contribute to global Development strategy, messaging, and priorities
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
Experience & Education
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
12+ years of experience in development, fundraising, or communications, with demonstrated experience managing complex deliverables and deadlines
Experience managing or mentoring a team, ideally across different geographies or cultural contexts
Experience working with international donors, foundations, or institutional funders
Skills & Competencies
Exceptional writing and editing skills, with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to distill complex programmatic and financial information into clear, persuasive narratives.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deliverables and stakeholders simultaneously.
High emotional and relational intelligence, with the ability to build trust and manage a cross-cultural team with sensitivity and care.
Comfort working with data and collaborating with finance and program teams to ensure accuracy.
Proficiency in Google Workspace and experience with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms
Ability to travel internationally as needed
Personal Attributes
Deep commitment to Noora Health's mission and the communities we serve.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
Self-motivated, resourceful, and comfortable operating with a degree of ambiguity.
Cultural sensitivity and genuine curiosity about working across diverse teams and contexts.
A collaborative spirit paired with the confidence to hold a high bar for quality.
WHAT WE VALUE
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we understand the value of developing a team with different perspectives, educational backgrounds, and life experiences. We prioritize diversity within our team, and we welcome candidates from all gender identities, castes, religious practices, sexual orientations, and abilities — among many others.
We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
HOW TO APPLY
To submit your application, please apply through this link.

Experience
11+ years

Work arrangement
Yes