Mekong Development Officer

• Mekong Development Officer

• EarthRights International
• Nonprofits / องค์กรไม่แสวงหาผลกำไร
• 996
• 02 Apr 2026
• 01 May 2026

• Build funder pipeline for EarthRights’ Mekong and Myanmar programs and conduct successful donor cultivation and stewardship towards EarthRights’ fundraising goals.
• Through regular research, identify and develop new funding opportunities for EarthRights’ regional and country based work. Identify potential funding opportunities that align with organizational and programmatic priorities.
• Develop and implement a donor engagement plan and accompany and support Mekong program leadership and other program staff during funder meetings and engagement trips.
• Support program teams to host regional donor visits. Coordinate logistics for meetings between funders and staff members.
• Draft content based on updates from staff to be sent to major donors and foundation contacts.
• Coordinate due diligence for donor applications and proposals and donor audits
• Understand donor policies, practices and strategic priorities and share with program teams to ensure understanding and compliance.

• Manage all aspects of the grant cycle including solicitation, proposal development, agreement, monitoring, reporting, stewardship, and close out.
• Develop and write grant concept notes and proposals in coordination with Program and Monitoring and Evaluation teams.
• Work with the Finance Teams to prepare budgets and financial reports according to funder requirements.
• Write compelling grant reports for funders and ensure all reports are developed and submitted on time.

• Support the MEL team in the seamless integration of the global and regional MEL systems with Development to ensure grant proposals and reports align with organizational goals and outcomes.
• Contribute to developing monitoring and evaluation systems to properly track and report on grant activities.
• Work with teams to establish reporting practices that directly feed into proposals, donor updates, and reports.
• Utilize MEL systems in order to draft donor updates and grant reports, as well as properly aligned new funding proposals.
• Ensure new proposals, activities, and log-frames reflect the organization’s global MEL system and strategic plan.

• Collaborate with the other members of the Development team based in D.C. and Lima on organization-wide fundraising goals and team responsibilities.
• Update grant progress and record communication with funders in a Salesforce database.
• Contribute prospect research and donor relationship updates to the global Development Team to support the organization-wide development strategy.
• Assist the Individual Giving unit with region-specific fundraising campaigns, when necessary.
• Work closely with the development and communication teams to identify content to use for fundraising.
• Prepare briefer books for directors meetings and visits with donors.
• Provide training to staff and partners on fundraising and grant writing
• Provide reports and updates to regional directors on fundraising progress and priorities
• Participate in annual planning and monitoring to ensure grant outcomes align with program goals.

• Development and implementation of a successful regional funding strategy for the Mekong and Myanmar program.
• Identification and cultivation of a strong pipeline of funders in the region, supporting program growth and sustainability.
• High-quality proposals and grant reports, leading to increased funding opportunities and strong relationships with funders.
• Effective donor stewardship, ensuring donor satisfaction and long-term support for EarthRights initiatives.
• Successful collaboration with the global Development Team, contributing to a coherent organization-wide development strategy.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education, preferably in a related field.
• English fluency with professional-level English writing skills; ability to speak Thai or other regional languages is a plus.
• Minimum four years of experience in fundraising, with a focus on environment/human rights and/or Southeast Asia context; or two years of experience in fundraising with two additional years of nonprofit experience
• Demonstrated experience leading and producing high quality proposals and writing compelling and engaging content for funders and major donors
• Experience managing relationships with funders and managing donor contracts including foundations, governments, and other institutional donors
• Proficiency in CRM systems, donor and grant databases, Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Google platform.
• Strong communication skills to effectively engage with diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines, self-motivated, and highly responsible; experience working with international teams is preferred.
• Familiarity with bilateral and multilateral funding, and experience living and working in Southeast Asia is a plus.

• Cover letter
• CV or resume
• 1-3 pages of writing sample in English

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