About CBM CBM (registered as CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V.) is an international development organisation committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the persons communities of the world. Based on our Christian values and more than 100 years of professional expertise, we address poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability. We work in partnership to create an inclusive society for all. To support our team "International Institutional Donors", we are looking for a Funding Manager to start as soon as possible. This is a fixed-term contract for 18 months for the position of a Funding Manager, International Institutional Donor (IID) team within Institutional Donors and Business Development (IDBD) division. The placeholder will be part of a diverse and multi-cultural team and is expected to lead CBM’s funding applications to international institutional donors with a particular focus on international foundations. The position is full-time with 39h/week, based in Bensheim or Berlin. These are your responsibilities Identify and assess funding opportunities from public and private institutional donors with particular focus on international foundations Conduct necessary research on donors to support the preparations of specific donor strategy Communicate suitable funding opportunities with relevant internal stakeholders for a Go/No-go decision Manage the proposal development process for timely and quality submission Support project planning for institutional donor funded projects Identify potential consortia partners and support in formalizing the partnership Establish and maintain a relationship with the existing and potential consortia partners Ensure timely execution of the donor contract and proper handover of the project to the Grants Management team Monitor funding realization and internal reporting Ensure close cooperation with internal stakeholders for all institutional donor funding related tasks Ensure efficient use of CBM IT systems in the institutional fundraising context (funding/development process and donor interactions These are your qualifications Master's degree in a relevant field of study Experience in securing funding from international institutional donors (e.g. DG INTPA, DG ECHO, UN agencies, QFFD, etc.) and foundations (e.g. Qatar Charity, DP World, LEGO, Mastercard, etc.) Innovative thinking and team playing attitude Ability to make autonomous contributions to efficient and effective process coordination and management in the context of involved stakeholders Practical international experience in development cooperation is an advantage Good verbal and writing skills in English (German, French and Spanish is an advantage) Willingness to travel within Germany and internationally Responsible, agile, and flexible working style Permission to work in Germany Identification with the Christian values and mandate of CBM What we offer A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world's leading organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive Development A fair salary and extensive social benefits based on the collective bargaining system of Diakonie Deutschland (AVR-DD), 31 days holiday, company pension scheme and a wide range of further training opportunities Particularly good opportunities to balance work and private life through flexible working hours and generous regulations regarding mobile work An approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people in a diverse and collegial team and great team spirit A modern building with accessible workplaces, very good IT equipment and a variety of social rooms such as a canteen, shower, relaxation room, etc. Living and working in an attractive metropolitan and holiday region How to apply Please apply exclusively online via our applicant portal (see APPLY NOW). A letter of motivation, CV and relevant (work) references complete your application. We look forward to receiving your application! Your contact person: Ms. Marika Tügel, Tel.: 49 (0) 6251 131 259 We would like to further promote diversity in our teams and therefore welcome applications from people of different ethnic and social backgrounds, religions and world views, different ages and genders, and especially from people with disabilities. *Suitability is decisive, gender is irrelevant!