Development Consultant at Jobgether – Ireland, Scotland

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Development Consultant in Ireland.

In this role, you will support high-impact fundraising and development activities for an international social enterprise working to improve livelihoods for smallholder farmers. You will contribute directly to securing and managing funding that enables large-scale agricultural and income growth programs in West Africa. Working closely with the development team, you will help identify new funding opportunities, strengthen donor relationships, and craft compelling proposals and reports for institutional and corporate partners. This is a remote, mission-driven consultancy where your work will directly support poverty reduction and sustainable development initiatives. You will collaborate across departments, including finance and program teams, to ensure strong alignment between funding strategies and field impact. The environment is dynamic, purpose-oriented, and suited for professionals who thrive in international development and strategic fundraising.

• Research and identify new funding opportunities across foundations, corporations, and individual donors
• Develop outreach strategies and manage engagement with prospective funders
• Write and submit letters of interest, concept notes, grant proposals, and donor reports
• Support stewardship and relationship management of existing donor and institutional partners
• Prepare donor communications materials in collaboration with internal teams
• Coordinate meetings and presentations with funders, ensuring alignment across departments
• Maintain accurate donor records and funding pipeline data in CRM systems (e.g., Raiser's Edge)
• Contribute to presentations and fundraising materials for internal and external stakeholders
• Deliver an end-of-engagement handover report summarizing active opportunities and next steps

• 5+ years of experience in fundraising, grant writing, or nonprofit development
• Proven ability to write high-quality grant proposals, donor reports, and concept notes
• Experience managing a portfolio of institutional and/or individual donors
• Strong skills in donor database management, preferably using Raiser's Edge
• Experience working with international donors, ideally in global development contexts
• Familiarity with agriculture, rural development, or social impact programs is a strong advantage
• Exposure to or understanding of West Africa is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote setting

• Remote consultancy contract with flexibility (part-time or full-time options)
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact, mission-driven development programs
• Direct collaboration with experienced international development teams
• Exposure to global donors, foundations, and corporate partners
• Meaningful work supporting poverty reduction and agricultural transformation
• Dynamic, purpose-led working environment with strong ownership of deliverables