Senior Resources Mobilization & Funding Specialist

Senior Resources Mobilization & Funding Specialist

The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), the world's first standalone international intergovernmental organization dedicated to accelerating the growth of an inclusive and sustainable digital economy, is seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Resources Mobilization & Funding Specialist. This role is pivotal in fueling the execution of the Organization’s strategic programs by identifying, evaluating, and developing high-impact funding opportunities globally.

The Senior Specialist will combine strategic analysis with relationship architecture to contribute to sophisticated financial modeling, package, promote, and manage diverse fundraising initiatives. By transforming complex programmatic goals into compelling investment cases, the incumbent will expand the Organization's funding network, engage strategic donors, and secure vital resources to accelerate digital economy development for our membership.

• Support the development and implementation of operational plans aligned with DCO’s strategic objectives.
• Contribute to the annual budgeting process and monitor fund utilization to ensure financial efficiency and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in systems, processes, and productivity.
• Collaborate with Digital Economy Accelerator functions and technical teams to structure programs into fundable opportunities.
• Develop and maintain donor intelligence to assess feasibility, profitability, and strategic alignment of funding opportunities.
• Conduct due diligence, including financial, legal, and technical assessments, ensuring compliance with regulatory and DCO requirements.
• Lead the preparation of high-quality funding proposals and opportunity packages that clearly articulate value propositions and meet donor expectations.
• Analyze and prioritize opportunities based on financial viability, ecosystem impact, and strategic alignment to support decision-making.
• Manage donor reporting, relationships, and recognition to ensure transparency and fulfillment of commitments.
• Execute fundraising and promotional strategies in collaboration with Outreach and Global Communications teams, including campaigns, events, and digital initiatives.
• Serve as a key point of contact for current and prospective funding partners, supporting negotiations and agreement finalization in coordination with Legal and technical teams.
• Monitor fund allocation and utilization across initiatives and produce transparency and accountability reports.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of professional experience in resource mobilization, venture capital, corporate finance, investment banking, or economic development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Development or a related equivalent field is required.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Development or equivalent is preferred.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience in financial modeling, investment analysis, and structuring funding opportunities.
• Strong track record in developing funding proposals, investment cases, and donor-facing materials.
• Experience in managing donor and partner relationships, including engagement and negotiation support.
• Exposure to due diligence processes (financial, legal, and operational) and funding compliance requirements.
• Ability to work cross-functionally to translate programs into fundable opportunities and ...