Location: Washington, DC, United States
The Senior Director of International Development is WFCU's accountable owner for the institutional Business Development (BD) and grants portfolio. The role builds WFCU's institutional funding capability, manages funder and partner relationships, leads proposal development and new awards, and ensures WFCU's grantmaking produces measurable Financial Stability impact as outlined in its 2027-2029 strategic plan. This is a strategic, externally oriented role at the intersection of institutional fundraising, grantmaking, award governance and impact.
Core Responsibilities:
- Business Development & Institutional Funding: own and manage the institutional opportunity pipeline, awards calendar and funder strategy; identify, qualify and prioritize opportunities from bilateral and multilateral donors, foundations and institutional partners; lead concept notes, proposals, partner structures, budgets and submissions; cultivate senior relationships with funders and strategic partners; recommend go/no-go decisions.
- WFCU Grants Portfolio: lead the strategy, performance and impact of the grants portfolio, including Financial Literacy, Financial Inclusion, Project Storm Break and related programs; ensure grant decisions, disbursements and reporting align with donor requirements and governance processes.
- Award Management, Compliance & Financial Stewardship: oversee awards from acceptance through closeout, including budgets, partner agreements, reporting calendars, risk and compliance; coordinate with Finance/Operations on direct costs, cost recovery, cash flow and audit readiness; supervise the Financial Technician; maintain GiveEffect as the system of record.
- WOCCU Technical Assistance Partnership: coordinate with WOCCU on technical design and country implementation; translate approved opportunities into clear TA scopes and budgets.
- Strategy, Reporting & Cross-Functional Leadership: provide the President/CEO with pipeline, award, financial, compliance and impact reporting for quarterly Board updates; contribute to annual planning and growth of the BD and Impact Grants function.
Required qualifications: 7+ years of international development experience with a record in business development, institutional fundraising, grants management or related work; experience developing competitive proposals and managing relationships with bilateral, multilateral or major foundation funders; experience managing grant or award portfolios; strong executive communication, proposal writing, negotiation and cross-functional leadership skills; Bachelor's degree in international development, finance, economics, public policy or a related field.
Preferred: experience in financial inclusion, credit unions, cooperatives or community finance; consortium/subaward experience; Master's degree; Spanish or Portuguese proficiency; experience with a foundation or philanthropic organization.
Salary: USD 135,000-150,000 per year. Full time, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, HSA, FSA and paid time off.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the World Council of Credit Unions applicant portal (quick 3-minute application) at https://wcuc.applicantpro.com/jobs/4255765