Senior Fundraising Consultant, Grids of the Future

What is Grids of the Future (GotF)?
Modernising power grids is the single most critical enabler of the clean-energy transition in the Global South. Across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, fragile and under-invested grids are struggling to meet surging demand from urbanization, industry, and power-hungry sectors like EVs and data centers—while hundreds of millions still lack reliable power. GEAPP is spearheading the creation of ‘Grids of the Future’: renewable-ready, digitized, interoperable, and resilient networks that leapfrog outdated systems to deliver affordable, clean energy.

Anchored initially with champion utilities that serve hundreds of millions of people, Grids of the Future convenes governments, investors, philanthropies, and innovators into one delivery platform. This platform accelerates reforms, mobilizes capital, and scales new technologies—positioning modern grids as the backbone of economic growth and decarbonization.

Opportunity Summary

The Senior Fundraising Consultant, Grids of the Future, will not simply raise capital—they will help shape and advance the fundraising approach needed to modernize energy grids across Africa, India, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia. This opportunity sits at the intersection of energy infrastructure, climate finance, and philanthropy, translating grid transformation into a compelling investment case for donors and catalytic capital providers.

The consultant will lead strategic fundraising that makes grid modernization tangible and urgent—demonstrating how investments in battery energy storage and grid digitization can strengthen reliability, lower system costs, and enable inclusive economic growth at scale. This includes contributing to the development of clear fundraising priorities and narratives that connect technical grid outcomes to real-world development impact.

You will work across a complex funding ecosystem, engaging major philanthropic institutions and multi-donor climate funds, while also co-fundraising alongside partners already deploying donor–government finance at scale. Success depends on aligning diverse incentives while bringing energy, initiative, and follow-through to move opportunities from early engagement to commitment.

The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of global energy systems and infrastructure finance, paired with the ability to frame a clear, credible “big picture” for philanthropic investors seeking catalytic impact. Just as importantly, they are a self-starting, high-energy operator who combines strategic judgment with execution discipline—delivering early wins that build momentum while laying the groundwork for a durable, multi-region funding pipeline.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables 

Fundraising Strategy & Execution

• Design and execute a global fundraising plan to raise $25–35M start-up capital
• Engage directly with at least five core philanthropic partners and three multi-donor climate funds.
• Curate co-fundraising opportunities with aligned organisations already raising donor-government funds
• Build compelling narratives, proposals, and pitch materials positioning Grids of the Future as the premier platform for systemic grid transformation.
• Communicate the catalytic role of philanthropic capital in mobilising blended and private finance.

Impact & Evidence for Grid Modernisation

• Document and share success stories (e.g., battery storage pilots, digital twins, procurement reforms) that demonstrate replicable, scalable solutions.
• Secure funding for flagship demonstration projects proving the model’s effectiveness.

Donor Landscape & Market Intelligence

• Map funding flows across energy transition, infrastructure, and digitalisation.
• Track evolving donor priorities (infrastructure and change management, climate-development nexus, resilience, systemic reform).
• Monitor peer initiatives to identify differentiation strategies and build strategic alliances.

Regional Coordination & Global Coherence

• Align with GEAPP regional teams to ensure fundraising supports local priorities while advancing the global GOTF program.
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing across regions to strengthen donor appeal.
• Support international convenings, conferences, and donor roundtables that position Grids of the Future as a flagship GEAPP initiative.

Requirements 

Skills & Experience

• Education: Master's degree within Infrastructure Finance, International Development, Development Economics, Energy Policy, or related field with focus on global development and multi-sector approaches.
• Global Fundraising Expertise: 10+ years of experience in international development fundraising with demonstrated success raising $5M+ annually from diverse global funding sources including multilateral, bilateral, corporations, foundations and individual philanthropists. Preference to a candidate with experience in leading fundraising initiatives for IPPs.
• Multi-Regional Expertise: Experience working across Global South regions (Africa, Asia, Latin America) with understanding of diverse country contexts and development challenges.

Technical Competencies 

• Global Systems Thinking: Ability to articulate complex, multi-sector interventions and their interconnected impacts across diverse global contexts to international audiences including donors, governments, and private sector.
• Global Market Analysis: Capability to analyze international funding landscapes across multiple sectors and regions, identifying strategic opportunities for resource mobilization.
• Cross-Cultural Communication: Outstanding ability to communicate effectively across diverse cultural contexts and translate technical concepts into compelling funding proposals for international audiences.

Global Relationship Networks 

• Private Sector Global Networks: Existing relationships with philanthropies, DFIs, MDBs, corporations, and climate funds

Contract Details

• Compensation: £50,000–£70,000 for the initial six-month consultancy, structured against agreed deliverables and scope, and commensurate with the candidate’s experience and demonstrated fundraising capacity.
• Contract Term: Initial six-month consulting agreement, with potential extension subject to performance, funding progress, and organizational needs. 
• Location: Fully remote. Candidates must be based in Europe to ensure proximity to priority donor networks and alignment with key time zones

Application Process
To apply, please complete the short form below. The application deadline for this role is Monday 19th January, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to submit yours soon. We do not expect a cover letter as part of your application however shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a short-answer questionnaire. 

Thank you for your time, we look forward to hearing from you!