RNW Media is an international media development organisation based in the Netherlands, dedicated to harnessing the power of independent digital media to uphold human rights and advance the public good.   

Working in more than 40 countries across Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, West and East Africa, East Asia, Central and South America, we defend media and internet freedom, the right of every human being to access to information and freedom of expression. 

With over 75 years of experience, RNW Media has evolved from an international radio broadcaster into a champion of independent digital media. Our work with our partners has demonstrated how a diverse, resilient, and trustworthy digital media ecosystem can inform people, shift narratives, influence social norms, and drive policy change, reinforcing the essential role of independent media in open and democratic societies. 

  

RNW Media is looking for a:

Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager

In a challenging, international and dynamic environment   

Full-time 36 hours/week, hybrid/Amsterdam, 1-year contract subject to renewal, starting asap  

Purpose of the position 

The Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager plays a key role in ensuring RNW Media’s financial sustainability and strategic donor engagement. As operational co-chair of the Fundraising Team, the position ensures that fundraising efforts are well-coordinated, informed by shared donor intelligence, and aligned with organisational priorities. In collaboration with the CEO (team chair), this role coordinates the decision-making process on donor opportunities, leads internal pipeline management, and supports the preparation of high-quality proposals developed across teams. The position also leads on strategic stewardship of top institutional donors, especially the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, key Dutch foundations, and select international actors.

Your key responsibilities

Fundraising Coordination & Strategy

• Co-chair the Fundraising Team and coordinate shared fundraising efforts across the organisation
• Contribute to the development and alignment of RNW Media’s funding strategies
• Facilitate internal decision-making on donor opportunities

Pipeline Management

• Lead and maintain the organisation-wide funding pipeline
• Ensure the pipeline is up to date, accessible, and used across teams
• Monitor funding trends and donor priorities to inform strategic positioning

Proposal Development

• Coordinate cross-functional proposal development processes
• Ensure clarity on timelines, roles, and quality standards
• Support programme and innovation teams in developing strong, fundable concepts

Donor Engagement & Stewardship

• Build and maintain relationships with key institutional donors, particularly NL MoFA and Dutch foundations
• Provide strategic input on donor engagement, messaging, and positioning
• Support donor-facing visibility and engagement moments

Collaboration & Alignment

• Work closely with the CEO, Directors, and internal teams to align fundraising with organisational priorities
• Ensure coordination between partnerships, programmes, finance, and impact teams

What you bring  

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field
• 5+ years of experience in fundraising, partnerships, or donor engagement in an international context
• Proven experience working with institutional donors (e.g. government, foundations)
• Strong experience in coordinating proposal development processes
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Strong organisational and strategic thinking abilities
• Experience working across teams and managing multiple priorities
• A proactive, self-sufficient, and solution-oriented approach to work
• Strong proficiency in English (spoken and written)
• Good command of Dutch (spoken and written), given interaction with Dutch institutional stakeholders

What do we offer?

Working at RNW Media is much more than a job. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits, you support young people to drive social change. You also become part of a young and multi-cultural team of highly skilled professionals. We are a flexible project-based centre of expertise where you work in multidisciplinary teams. We have an informal and flexible work structure that emphasises wellbeing as much as it does quality of work.

At RNW Media we have a competitive Compensation & Benefits package. This job is graded in salary scale 10 (€ 4,171 – € 6,087). Your salary and placement within the scale will be dependent on experience and expertise. We offer a 1-year contract, subject to renewal.

As RNW Media, we are committed to reflecting the young people for whom we work. We aim to build as diverse a team as possible, whether it be in relation to gender, ethnicity, sexual identity or age.

How to apply

• Apply by sending your complete application to Surabhi.srivastava@rnw.org before May 14th, 2026;
• In your application letter outline demonstrable examples how you meet the requirements of the role;
• Please indicate in your cover letter or CV from which date you can start;
• Only applicants with a valid residence and work permit for the Netherlands will be considered. RNW Media does not offer relocation for this position, and applicants must already be based in the Netherlands.