INTRODUCTION TO GIRLS NOT BRIDES

Girls Not Brides is a global partnership working to end child marriage and ensure every girl can shape her own future. Since 2011, we’ve brought together more than 1,400 organisations in nearly 100 countries, all united by one goal: to stop child, early, and forced marriages and unions everywhere. We envision a world without child marriage, where girls in all their diversity decide if, when, and whom to marry, one where their rights and futures are fully realised.

In 2025, 1 in 5 girls were married under 18. By 2030, we will contribute to reducing that to 1 in 7. We will do this by mobilising and influencing international actors to unlock commitments and resources to end child marriage and by driving impactful collective action in ten focus countries.

INTRODUCTION TO THE ROLE

Girls Not Brides is seeking a talented Development Officer to join a small, high-performing team and support fundraising delivery across prospecting, proposal development, donor stewardship and team operations.

The Development

Officer will keep the fundraising engine running by coordinating the key processes and systems that underpin effective operations. Additionally, they will help identify new funding opportunities, coordinate and contribute to high-quality funding proposals and donor reporting and support the management of donor relationships. This is a varied and collaborative role offering excellent development opportunities for an early-career fundraiser looking to build experience across the full fundraising cycle. The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a quick-paced and global environment.

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking an efficient and proactive fundraising professional with excellent communication and relationship-building skills, alongside strong coordination and operational capabilities. A true team player, you maintain composure and sound judgement in a fast-paced environment, and you approach challenges with optimism and pragmatism. You excel at managing deadlines, systems and processes, and enjoy researching and identifying new funding opportunities and supporting the development of compelling fundraising proposals, donor communications and stewardship activities.

You are comfortable working with a range of stakeholders and can manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail. You are collaborative, curious and motivated to learn, and you take a solutions-focused approach to your work. You are committed to Girls Not Brides' mission and values and are excited by the opportunity to contribute to an ambitious fundraising strategy that supports efforts to end child marriage globally.

Job location

New Delhi (India)

Working as a global team, all Girls Not Brides’ team members may from time to time be expected to work outside normal working hours (e.g., early morning or early evening); this is not a regular occurrence and is only to accommodate collaboration of teams across different time zones. This role may require occasional international travel to support events, as necessary.

Accountable To

Development Manager

Salary range





Market competitive based on a detailed survey by the Birches Group of comparable national NGO salaries in selected location. Payments will be made in local currency of where it is located.

Contract

This is a fixed term contract for 2 years. The successful candidate must have the right to work in India at the time of applying, and for the full duration of the two-year contract.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising Coordination, Systems & Delivery

- Ensure effective fundraising delivery by tracking deadlines and reporting requirements, maintaining accurate donor and prospect records, and supporting high-quality data, reporting and workflow management across fundraising systems (Excel, Monday.com).
- Contribute to the identification, development and continuous improvement of team systems, tools, and processes.
- Support the preparation and implementation of donor-facing and fundraising-related events, including developing briefing materials and coordinating logistics.
- Coordinate updates and inputs from the Development Team for internal communications, including the Whole Team Newsletter, and organise inductions sessions for new starters.

Prospecting, Pipeline Development & Conversion

- Research, identify, and monitor prospective funders aligned with Girls Not Brides’ strategy and funding priorities, supporting relationship development and cultivation activities.
- Contribute to prospect qualification and ranking, providing recommendations for pursuit and/or prioritisation.
- Maintain and update prospect pipeline records, ensuring prospect information, engagement activities and next steps are accurately captured and monitored.
- Conduct due diligence on prospective donors to ensure value alignment.
- Carry out desk-based research, including monitoring and analysing child marriage and gender equality funding trends, to inform prospecting, positioning and organisational understanding of funding landscape.
- Coordinate and support non-grant income opportunities including individual/partnership donations, engaging relevant stakeholders and providing recommendations for pursuit.

Donor Relationship Management

- Support the stewardship of a portfolio of philanthropic donors, acting as a trusted and consistent point of contact as required.
- Contribute to the development and submission of high-quality funding proposals and concept notes, working closely with relevant team members from across the organisation to coordinate technical, financial and MEL inputs.
- Contribute to the renewals of existing grants, coordinating inputs from relevant teams.
- Support donor compliance for restricted and unrestricted funding, ensuring timely, accurate and high-quality narrative and financial reporting.
- Ensure contractual and policy obligations are met across the organisation (e.g. branding, PSEAH, safeguarding reporting), working with teams to support compliance.
- Contribute to shared communications and updates with the wider donor community.




- Support representation of Girls Not Brides in donor and partner meetings, briefings and events, contributing to relationship building and positioning.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

- Experience in a development, fundraising, or partnerships role in the not-for-profit sector.
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams, priorities and deadlines.
- Experience using CRM systems, databases or fundraising tracking tools.
- Experience contributing to funding proposals, donor reports or other fundraising communications.
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information and present it clearly and persuasively for different audiences.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-management skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders across a global team and engage external stakeholders and internal colleagues.
- Strong research and analytical skills, including experience gathering and interpreting information from a range of sources.
- Solid commitment to the mission and values of Girls Not Brides.
- Proactive, solutions‑focused, and able to exercise sound judgement and discretion.
- Comfortable working flexibly across time zones and priorities.

Desirable

- Experience working on child marriage, girls’ rights or gender equality.
- Understanding of charity fundraising and trends within the broader development and philanthropic landscape.
- Experience in an international or global organisation.
- Experience in using design platforms and tools such as Canva

Safeguarding

Girls Not Brides is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk with whom our staff and representatives work and interface. Any employment with Girls Not Brides may be subject to the satisfactory completion of a background check and a criminal records check, which can include but is not limited to: an overseas police record check, a Disclosure and Barring Service Check (for those based in the UK) or an International Criminal Record Check (if applicable).

Diversity and Inclusion

Girls Not Brides is an equal opportunities employer. We embrace diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion in a serious way. We are committed to building a staff body that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

How to apply The closing date for applications is 17:00 BST on Thursday, September 24, 2026.

To apply, please click the "Apply Now" button on the job page and submit your CV along with a brief cover letter clearly demonstrating how you meet the role requirements.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we encourage interested candidates to apply early. Please note that the vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if enough suitably qualified applications are received.

Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note: This is a single Development Officer position. While the role is advertised in India or Kenya it may be based in any of these locations, only one appointment will be made.

📌 Development Officer -India
🏢 Girls Not Brides: The Global Partnership to End Child Marriage
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