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Context 
The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and its member organisations in Africa have been carrying out various projects and activities in several countries, particularly in West, Central and the larger Horn of Africa region. In Africa , one of FIDH’s areas of priority has been combating the systemic discrimination and violence against women, girls and LGBTQIA+ people (the “backlash” phenomenon), and gender inequality more broadly, including when it manifests through sexual and gender -based violence. 

Objective of the consultancy 
To strengthen the advocacy action and capacity building of FIDH and its member and partner organisations in Africa, particularly Francophone feminist movements and activists, towards engagement in key multilateral spaces. These include the African Union Human Rights Mechanisms and political organs, and regional economic blocks such as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Southern African Development Community (SADC), and the East African Community (EAC), with a focus on organs charged with the promotion and the protection of human rights and of the issues related to women’s rights and gender, peace and security, justice and democracy, as well as good governance. The overarching aim is to strengthen the organising, participation, influencing, networking and funding of Francophone feminist civil society organisations (CSOs) and activists in multilateral forums, particularly to combat anti -rights movements in Africa and internationally. 

 Profile Level of education, experience 
◦ Post-graduate study in a relevant field such as law, international relations, gender and development studies, human rights studies, social studies or the humanities.
 ◦ At least 2 years of professional experience, with experience working with civil society organisations in Francophone Africa
◦ Good knowledge of issues related to the promotion and protection of human rights in Africa, including feminist organising, the progressive advancement of the rights of women in Africa. 
◦ Good knowledge of the African Union system (its functioning, organs and human rights mechanisms), as well as other multilateral advocacy spaces, such as the United Nations, the European Union, etc.
 ◦ Experience in advocacy and representation on issues related to the promotion and protection of human rights, with a particular focus on Women’s Rights and feminist organising.
 ◦ Fluency in both French and English (written and spoken). 
◦ Strong organizational skills, including the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, impeccable attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities. 
◦ Strong time management skills and the ability to work across multiple time zones. 
◦ Excellent professionalism, including a commitment to upholding high confidentiality, competence, integrity, accountability, and credibility standards. 

 About us 
The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women exists to create a future where women everywhere enjoy equal economic opportunities so they can thrive. Together with partners around the world, we work with women in low and middle income countries so they can start, sustain and grow successful enterprises. We collaborate to create fairer business environments so women are not constrained by gendered barriers and can reach their potential on their terms. 

 Key Responsibilities
 Relationship Management 
• Take ownership of progressing a portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects with a clear focus on moving relationships to funding.
 • Build and deepen relationships with small portfolio of existing corporate and foundations; identifying opportunities to uplift funding. 
• Confidently lead early-stage conversations, helping potential partners understand our work, identify shared priorities, and co-create funding opportunities that align donor interests with programme needs and organisational strategy.

Proposal Development 
• Lead the development of strong, funder-focused proposals, concept notes, and pitches, including working with senior leadership and programmes team colleagues to help shape programme ideas and budgets into fundable opportunities that clearly articulate impact, outcomes, and value. 
• Work closely with programme, finance, and colleagues in the monitoring and evaluation team to ensure proposals that are compelling and deliverable. 
• Ensure all submissions are high quality, timely, and aligned with funder requirements. 

 Pipeline Development 
• Proactively identify, research, and track new donor prospects across corporates and foundations 
• Actively maintain and progress a healthy funding pipeline by coordinating internal follow-up actions and cultivation plans.
• Prepare background briefs and internal recommendations for Senior Leadership to support early engagement. 

Internal Collaboration 
• Act as a bridge between fundraising and programmes, helping programme teams understand funder perspectives and timelines. 
• Coordinate internal inputs efficiently to keep opportunities moving 
• Maintain accurate records of contacts, opportunities, and proposals in the CRM. 
• Contribute ideas and learning to strengthen our overall approach to corporate and foundation fundraising. 

Donor Reporting and Stewardship 
• Prepare narrative donor reports, updates, presentations in collaboration with Programme and Monitoring and Evaluation teams. 
• Ensure accurate donor history tracking and reporting compliance in line with grant agreements. 

 Person specification 
• Demonstrable experience in fundraising and income generation for non-profits or international development organisations, with a focus on progressing corporate and foundations to conversion. 
• Proven ability to progress donor relationships and opportunities, from earlystage engagement through to funding secured. 
• Strong track record of developing successful concept notes, proposals, and funding pitches for corporate, foundation. 
• Highly organised, with experience managing multiple deadlines, coordinating inputs across teams, and driving opportunities forward. 
• Experience using systems (e.g. CRM or pipeline trackers) to manage prospects, actions, and follow-up. 
• A proactive, delivery-focused mindset, with the ability to take ownership and work independently in a small team environment and the willingness to take on tasks outside of Job Description to support team members.