Development Operations Lead - Multilateral & Bilateral

Job Description:

Position Overview  

The Development team at RMI is seeking an experienced Development Lead – Multilateral/Bilateral with exceptional organizational, project management, and communication skills. This position will support frontline fundraisers managing multi-million dollar portfolios in the international public sector, including multilateral and bilateral aid agencies. The right candidate will be proactive and able to work independently to drive processes and keep momentum.

The Development Lead – Multilateral/Bilateral will drive several critical processes on behalf of our fundraising team, including: project managing successful proposals, coordinating reports and ongoing stewardship materials, assisting with funder data and management, and maintaining momentum behind ongoing activities and external relationships. This person will coordinate with programmatic and operational staff across RMI while building effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. 

This position requires a cover letter. Only applicants who submit a cover letter will be considered for the role. Cover letters should be submitted along with resumes when applying.

Key Responsibilities 

• Under the direction of fundraisers, manage proposal development processes, including: 
  • Coordinating among RMI teams including program staff and accounting team;
  • Setting realistic timelines and ensuring deadlines are met;
  • Managing workflows and securing approvals for materials including proposal narratives and budgets, and ensuring high attention-to-detail of the complete proposal package against donor requirements.
• Track upcoming funder reports, coordinate with program teams to develop narrative reports, coordinate with finance team on financial reports, and work with fundraisers to design and execute comprehensive stewardship plans. 
• Support fundraisers in key meetings with donors and external stakeholders, and manage follow up. 
• Maintain high-quality and up-to-date data in Salesforce and Sharepoint 
• Liaison between the program team and RMI’s operational departments 
• Additional responsibilities, as required. 

Specific to Public Sector accounts:  

• Serve as a resource for teams to ensure consistency, quality assurance, and completeness of grant and fee-for-service proposals to multilateral and bilateral partners 
• Under the direction of the Director - Multilateral/Bilateral, track and own processes such as driving new institutional policies, data collection and management as needed to support RMI projects funded by multilateral and bilateral partners 
• Assist in interpreting proposal requirements of major bilateral and multilateral aid agencies such as the World Bank or UN, and work together with the Development Officer and program teams to meet those requirements
• Assist with securing or managing RMI’s registrations with international organizations and networks 
• Lead research into new bilateral or multilateral funds for international development and climate change, and evaluate against their potential to RMI programming 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in International Development, International Relations, Energy, or a related field from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience 
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in administration, operations, project management or related
• Experience in fundraising and/or proposal development  for multilateral and bilateral aid agencies
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software skills 
• Proven organization skills and flexibility when it comes to balancing priorities 
• Attention to detail and exceptional accuracy  

This position requires a cover letter. Only applicants who submit a cover letter will be considered for the role. Cover letters should be submitted along with resumes when applying.

Additional Qualifications: 

• Excellent writing and editing skills 
• Interest in philanthropy and international development 
• Background or experience in energy and/or climate change
• Proactive, can-do attitude and the ability to anticipate need 
• Familiarity with major global institutions and their processes such as World Bank, UN, bilateral aid agencies, etc.
• Interest in international development
• Strong team and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently 
• Experience working with senior staff in various organizations and governments 
• Experience with Salesforce 
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships 
• Strong verbal and written communications skills 
• Demonstrable problem-solving skills 
• Ability to effectively multitask 
• Good judgment and strong decision-making ability 

Compensation:

RMI compensates based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary for this role is in between $76,030 to $93,707. You would also have an additional 5% bonus target!

Benefits 

RMI provides a comprehensive benefits package that will be based upon the statutory benefits per country of residence.

Diversity   

Increasing the diversity of thought, perspectives, ideas, and opinions within RMI is a critical change element supporting our long-term sustainability and mission to build a clean, prosperous, and secure energy future. 

We strive for a level of diversity that reflects the communities we serve. Achieving this—regardless of ability, race, ethnicity, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status, socioeconomic class, educational attainment, or other social identities—is critical to the success of each RMIer and collectively as an organization. This ensures that we: 

• Have the different array of thinking that comes from diverse backgrounds and cultures, enabling us to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges. 
• Strive for a culture of inclusion and belonging by treating others with dignity, respect and appreciation enabling them to feel welcomed, supported and valued. 
• Effectively connect, communicate and build long-lasting relationships with decision makers, stakeholders and constituents within diverse communities. 

Rocky Mountain Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.         

About Rocky Mountain Institute 

Rocky Mountain Institute transforms global energy use to create a clean, prosperous, and secure low-carbon future. That is our mission. That is our passion. And every day, every member of our team of nearly 250 works relentlessly to achieve it. We are driving the global energy transition from fossil fuels to efficiency and renewable by working in partnership with businesses, communities, institutions, and entrepreneurs to advance market-based solutions. We achieve this by developing breakthrough ideas, testing and refining them, reshaping markets, and bringing solutions to scale. RMI is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with an annual budget of $70 million and offices in Basalt and Boulder, Colorado; New York City; Oakland, California; Washington, D.C.; and Beijing, China.

RMI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.