Senior Institutional Development Manager

Physicians for Human Rights (PHR), which shared in the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997, is a U.S.-based international advocacy organization working at the intersection of medicine, science, and law. With a global network of thousands of medical, scientific, and legal experts, PHR uses the power of medical and scientific evidence to document human rights and humanitarian law violations and prevent abuses, protect survivors, and promote justice and universal human rights for all.

Building upon its highly respected place in the field, and supported by a committed and talented team, PHR seeks a Senior Institutional Development Manager to create and implement a strategy for funder prospecting and stewardship as well as working with PHR leadership and across departments on fundraising efforts.

Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Location: Headquarters, New York, NY or Nairobi, Kenya

Reports to: Interim Director of Development with a dotted line to COO/Director of Development

This is a full-time position located in New York City or Nairobi, Kenya with a hybrid work model. Salary range is between $80,000-$100,000 and is commensurate with experience. PHR offers comprehensive employer-paid benefits, including medical, dental, disability, and life insurance, a retirement savings plan, and generous vacation.

Organizational Overview

Physicians for Human Rights was founded in 1986 by five physicians who were united in the belief that health professionals, with their specialized skills, ethical duties, and credible voices, are uniquely positioned to prevent harm and promote respect for human rights. Since its founding, PHR has built a long and distinguished record of accomplishment by conducting groundbreaking investigations and advocacy, in concert with strategic partners.

PHR’s approach includes extensive documentation of the use of illegal and inhumane weapons in armed conflicts, attacks on civilians, and the physical and psychological impacts of torture and sexual violence as a weapon of war. Other core activities include protecting the rights of those seeking asylum in the United States, the human rights implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, and halting attacks on medical facilities and frontline health professionals.

With its dedicated staff of approximately 50 people, dozens of interns, consultants, and thousands of volunteer experts, Physicians for Human Rights:

• Produces evidence about human rights violations based on medical science, research, investigations, and forensic documentation that supports prosecution of perpetrators in local, regional, and international justice settings;
• Trains and supports medical, law enforcement, legal, and justice professionals in conflict and post-conflict regions to document torture, sexual violence, and other violations so that there is an evidentiary foundation for prevention, protection, justice, and redress for these crimes;
• Works with medical associations and individuals to reinforce the highest standards of medical ethics and uphold their professional obligation to “do no harm”;
• Defends medical professionals when they are harassed, attacked, or jailed by authorities for carrying out their professional obligations;
• Corroborates the human rights abuse claims of people fleeing government-sanctioned persecution and torture through a network of more than 2,000 medical professionals who conduct physical and psychological examinations of U.S. asylum seekers; and
• Advocates for human rights policy reforms globally and for robust responses to rights violations from local and national governments, regional bodies, and the United Nations.

Role Description

The Senior Institutional Development Manager is responsible for identifying new prospective donors and creating and implementing strategies for PHR’s institutional giving program, comprised of foundations, governments, and corporate funders. The senior institutional development manager will supervise the Institutional Development Coordinator. They will help to establish and maintain relationships with PHR’s institutional funders and will work closely with PHR leadership and other staff to design and prepare funding proposals and reports, and to help ensure compliance with all awarded grants and their requirements.

The ideal candidate will have experience growing and managing a diverse portfolio of funders and grants in line with strategic organizational priorities, and a demonstrated capability in forming strong relationships with funders and partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the stewardship of institutional funders in conjunction with the Director of Development, COO, Executive Director, and Director of Programs.
• Support PHR’s new strategic planning process, including in the development of institutional giving strategies and the identification of potential funders to support new program areas.
• Identify and steward new institutional funding prospects, as well as steward current donor relationships; develop and implement solicitation and cultivation strategies.
• Partner with COO, Director of Finance and Director of Development to prepare grant budget proposals, financial reports, and other information for tracking, analysis, budgeting, and internal/external reporting.

Requirements

• Experience stewarding relationships of a range of funding partners and prospecting new funders
• Proven understanding of ability to work with and prepare budgets
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook.

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate

• Minimum four to six years demonstrated successful management of a complex portfolio, including foundation relations, and grant writing experience, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills which include the ability to work with staff at all levels; interact with donors; and represent PHR with tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, including ability to ensure deadlines are met.
• Working knowledge of Salesforce and moves management
• Commitment to advancing human rights

How to Apply

Please email cover letter and resume to resumes@phr.org. Please include the job title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email and where you saw this job posting in the email body.

Physicians for Human Rights is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit and hire without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, prior conviction, arrest history, disability, marital status, veteran status, or age.