Grants Coordinator (Fundraising and Business Development)
The role
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Cambodian Children’s Fund (CCF) is a leading international NGO that contributes to social development by providing life-changing education, nourishment, and healing to vulnerable children in some of Cambodia’s most destitute communities. Its vision is to transform these children into tomorrow’s leaders.
A well-respected NGO, CCF currently cares for more than 1,800 students and 14,000 people annually, helping entire families and communities in crisis through a significant array of programs and initiatives.
CCF operates in Cambodia through strong support relationship development and fundraising businesses in the USA, Australia, the UK, and Hong Kong. It has grown rapidly since its inception. To support development, CCF is currently seeking a qualified candidate for a Grants Coordinator (Fundraising and Business Development) position based in Phnom Penh.
This role works within the Grants team and in close association with international colleagues, the Marketing and Communications team and the Donor Relations team. As CCF's significant budget is largely privately funded, the aim is to grow the income stream from international grants and philanthropic organisations. The role will focus on writing compelling, evidence-based proposals, with research to identify potential partnerships with appropriate corporate, government and foundation funds, generating new funding opportunities.
The Grants Coordinator (Fundraising and Business Development) position will be responsible for positioning CCF to successfully secure grants and large corporate and philanthropic contributions to enhance CCF’s strategic objectives and sustainability. The role will involve close communication with CCF’s international and local colleagues to maximise potential for
long-term engagement and support from donors. Taking a strategic leadership role in partnership development while acting as a support for the international offices, the role requires flexibility, adaptability and the ability to negotiate with multiple stakeholders, facilitating successful connection with CCF.
Additional duties include supporting the Grants Coordinator (Evaluation and Compliance) with analysis of outcomes, the development of CCF’s knowledge management approach and the development of an inventory of systems, procedures and best practices to support optimum outcomes.
Reporting
Reports to: Grants Program Manager
Manage: N/A
Key Liaison: International offices, Donor Relations Team, Marketing & Communications Manager, Program Managers
Key Responsibilities
Research to identify potential partnerships with appropriate corporate, government and foundation funds, generating new funding opportunities:
Build relationships with international staff providing relevant and comprehensive content to maximise the success of grant applications and proposals
Analyse trends in global funding and research specific opportunities, astutely assessing the viability of a grant application, in collaboration with the manager
Develop & implement appropriate initiatives to acquire further reach of the “brand” and increase CCF’s funding base
Generate new, targeted partnerships and build relationships to increase rate and range of incoming funds
Play a role in relationship development with potential new donors
Writing compelling, evidence-based proposals:
Work in a highly systematic way to generate content and context for new grant applications and submissions to potential new donors
Maintain accurate data on active leads status, liaising with internal colleagues as necessary
Control the donor pipeline from contact instigation to receiving funds, liaising with appropriate internal departments in a structured fashion
Other Responsibilities:
Contribute to successful teamwork, communicating and collaborating on all projects
Work collaboratively with internal departments on the analysis and evaluation of current knowledge management systems
Generate ideas, justifications, and recommendations for potential adjustments to key milestones and program objectives and measures where required
Develop principle foundations for donor-related evidence gathering and analysis
Requirements
Visibly ethical and able to demonstrate CCF values in day-to-day work
Degree in Research Proposal, Development, or appropriate tertiary qualifications in relevant fields
At least 3 years of experience in successful proposal writing in a similar sector
Successful grants writing expertise: Demonstrated ability to source and research opportunities, and write successful grant applications and proposals to meet quantifiable targets
Good oral and written English communication skills: Highly competent with an appropriate level of IT skills to enable the timely production of quality proposals
Highly organised and systematic: Demonstrated ability to prioritise and coordinate productive liaison with multiple stakeholders and successfully manage all aspects of the grants process, dealing with conflicting deadlines and priorities. Attention to detail to enable ongoing management of data integrity
Sound Analysis: Sound skills in interpreting complex data into a comprehensive narrative that could be easily understood by donors
Strong Relationship Management Skills: Appreciates diversity and able to build and manage relationships and work harmoniously with internal stakeholders at all levels and backgrounds, able to be assertive when needed.
Renumeration
CCF provides successful candidates with a competitive salary and benefits based on the job and potential. The successful candidate will become part of an integrated team working together as ONE CCF.
How to Apply
Appropriately skilled, experienced, and/or qualified candidates should submit their CV and Cover letter (Combined into one Word document) to email: [email protected] (soft copy) or the CCF HR Department, #222, St 6BT, Sangkat Boeung Tompon, Khan Meanchey, Phnom Penh (hard copy) with the subject Application for Grants Coordinator (Fundraising and Business Development) by closing date 25 August 2026.
Contact Number: 023 990 994
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview