Philanthropy Officer

Amref Health Africa is the largest Africa-based international health development organisation. We work to bring about lasting health change in Africa. Headquartered in Nairobi, Amref works in 35 countries to improve access to healthcare and to help create an environment that is conducive to good health. Amref’s programmes focus on: child health and nutrition; communicable and non-communicable diseases; health financing; maternal, newborn health;

neglected tropical diseases; sexual and reproductive health and rights; and water and sanitation and hygiene. Our programmes align with our Global Strategy objectives: to increase primary healthcare access for all, and to address the social determinants of health such as access to education, gender, and exposure to the impacts of climate change.

Amref Health Africa UK (Amref UK) is an independent UK-registered NGO that exists to support the programme and policy activities of Amref. With a UK-based Board of Trustees and staff team, our main purpose in the UK is to develop and manage partnerships with UK donors who want to support Amref’s work in Africa. Amref UK’s Strategy 2024–2030 will deliver growth to support the work towards Africa’s health transformation.

Guided by our organisational values of Integrity, Quality and Ubuntu, we raise funds by engaging supporters and donors from across the giving spectrum.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in high-value fundraising, learning a range of skills, from prospect researching, supporter stewardship to organising donor events. You’ll be keen to learn and take on new challenges, excited about working in international development and invested in Amref’s mission.

Reporting to the Philanthropy Manager, the Philanthropy Officer is an essential role within the Supporter Engagement Team. It combines fundraising, supporter care, prospect research, event management and administration – with a focus on delivering our philanthropy strategy to increase unrestricted income. You will play a key role in supporting the team to raise income from small Trusts & Foundations, top tier Mid-Level Donors and Legacy gifts, assisting the Philanthropy Manager with account management of existing donors as well as prospect research.

You’ll be a fast learner with strong organisation and communication skills, a friendly manner, and good interpersonal skills. This role is about building excellent relationships both internally and externally, requiring a flexible approach, a positive outlook, and the ability to work openly and collaboratively.