# Donor Relationship Officer NGO Job MSF Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/donor-relationship-officer-ngo-job-msf Company: MSF Category: NGO, Non-Profit & Development Location: Kenya Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-10-01 Expires: 2026-10-14 ## Job Description Sales Jobs. MSF Jobs. Donor Relationship Officer supporting donor acquisition, engagement and stewardship with a focus on Islamic philanthropy and managing a personal portfolio of high-value donors, requiring a bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, International Relations or Islamic Studies, strong knowledge of Zakat, Sadaqah and Waqf and minimum 2 years fundraising or donor relations experience, in an NGO humanitarian environment, on-site role. ### Tasks & Responsibilities Donor Acquisition, Engagement & Stewardship - Support acquisition, donor engagement and stewardship for individual, corporate, foundations and major donors, with priority focus on Islamic philanthropy. - Build and manage a personal portfolio of high-value and prospective donors, supporting in development of tailored cultivation and stewardship plans for each. - Draft and oversee personalised donor communications, thank-you letters, impact reports, and stewardship materials. - Support in Planning and coordinating donor touchpoints, including one-on-one meetings, cultivation events, donor briefings, and field or site visits. - Track engagement outcomes and donor satisfaction and adjust stewardship approaches based on donor feedback and giving behaviour. Islamic Philanthropy Strategy & Partnerships - Contribute to the Implementation of MSF Eastern Africa’s Islamic philanthropy strategy, including annual targets, priority segments, and channel plans. - Identify, map, and build lasting relationships with Islamic philanthropy networks, Zakat institutions, Waqf funds, mosques, and Muslim foundations relevant to MSF’s work. - Support in designing, and implementation of Ramadan- and Zakat-specific fundraising appeals and campaigns, working closely with Communications, and Programmes and fundraising teams. - Represent MSF in negotiations and support in management of partnerships related to Islamic charitable organizations, faith-based community groups, and diaspora networks. e.g. Somali diaspora - Ensuring all fundraising materials and messaging are culturally and theologically sensitive, accurate, and aligned with Islamic giving principles; act as the organisation’s internal reference point on Islamic philanthropy practice. - Represent MSF at relevant faith-based, philanthropic, and community forums, strengthening MSF’s profile and credibility among Muslim donors, Islamic charitable organizations, Zakat institutions, and other Islamic philanthropy networks. Business Development & Revenue Growth - Identify and pursue new donor prospects and partnership opportunities to grow income against agreed annual targets. - Develop compelling funding proposals, concept notes, and pitch materials for individual donors, foundations, and institutions. - Contribute to the wider Fundraising team’s income diversification and long-term donor pipeline planning. Research, Reporting & Compliance - Lead prospect research on Islamic philanthropic organisations and high-net-worth Muslim donors across Eastern Africa. - Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date donor records and activity in the CRM system and ensure data quality across the donor portfolio. - Prepare regular briefing notes, performance reports, and presentations for senior management and the Fundraising team. - Ensure all donor engagement and gift acceptance activity complies with MSF policy, relevant due diligence requirements, and applicable regulations. Team & Organisational Contribution - Support the professional development of interns or junior team members contributing to Islamic philanthropy and donor relations work. - Collaborate closely with Communications, Programmes, and Finance to ensure donor-facing materials accurately reflect MSF’s operations and impact. - Contribute to broader Fundraising team strategy, planning, and continuous improvement initiatives. - Representing MSF EA in different platforms with the MSF movement when advised to OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES - Integrate EDI & Safeguarding aspects in area of work responsibility, including policies and practices. - Recognize, respond, and document any form of abuse or inappropriate behaviour and alert the safeguarding unit of any suspected potential abuse. - Proactively participate in the individual performance management process including objective setting, performance monitoring and performance evaluation. - Embed duty of care principles into all initiatives, CRM administration, and staff relations. Qualifications Education - Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, International Relations, Communications, Islamic Studies, Business Administration, or a related field - Strong, demonstrable knowledge of Islamic philanthropy mechanisms- including Zakat, Sadaqah, and Waqf; and of faith-aligned giving practices is a core requirement of this role. Experience - A minimum of 2 years’ professional experience in fundraising, donor relations, business development, or partnership management, ideally within an international NGO or humanitarian context. - Experience with reporting and donor management tools like CRM, Mailchimp is preferred. The vacancy closing date is: 14th October 2026.​​​​​​​ ### How to Apply Click Here to Apply ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.